Walmart & Target prepare for returns rush as holiday shopping ends – customers need to know key dates to get cash back

SHOPPERS who dislike their Christmas gifts this holiday period should pay attention to these key dates if they want to return any items.

Many retailers put a time limit on how long you have to return or exchange the item.

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Walmart has extended its returns policy, allowing items to be bought back until January 31[/caption]

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Target has also implemented a more generous returns policy over the festive season[/caption]

Many major brands have extended their holiday returns policy, enabling shoppers to have more time before the cut off deadline.

Walmart said it had extended its holiday returns for most items until January 31 next year, according to 5 On Your Side local TV.

Most electronics including televisions laptops and video games are included in the retail giant’s Holiday Guarantee return extensions.

However, there are some items that are excluded from this policy.

These include wireless phones which only have a returns window of 14 days due to cell phone carrier arrangements.

Major appliances only have a returns window of two days, while luxury and collectible items must be returned within two weeks.

TARGET

Target has extended their returns window for electronics this festive season.

According to the Target website, customers who bought electronics between November 7 and December 24 are able to return their items up until January 24.

However, cell phones, Apple and Beats products must be returned within two weeks between December 26 and January 8.

AMAZON

Items purchased on Amazon normally have a 30 day windows policy which can creep up quickly.

It is best to decide quickly whether or not you would like to return or keep the item.

Be sure to read the product details as many sellers have different policies specific to the item.

If you need to make a return past the 30-day window, you may have the opportunity to get a refund of up to 80% off the total price of an Amazon gift card.

BEST BUY

For those who have shopped at Best Buy, gifts purchased between November 1 and December 31 must be returned by January 14.

Devices that have to be activated are exempted from this deadline, having two weeks to return the item.

Holiday decorations have a 15 day window to be returned.

KOHL’S

The retailer has a very generous returns policy, allowing items bought from the store to be returned up until 90 days after purchase.

The window is extended to 120 days for items purchased using a Kohl’s card.

However, electronics, watches and beauty items purchased after November 1 must be returned by January 31.

RETAIL BLACKOUT

The U.S. Sun covers all things retail including major shops closing on Christmas Day.

Americans should also remain aware of the shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS, and FedEx to get holiday gifts to arrive on time.

There are also at least four ways to ensure you don’t put yourself in a financial hole this Christmas shopping for gifts, according to a financial expert.