Target makes ‘last-minute’ change to delivery policy just in time for Christmas – but shoppers must check the schedule

CHRISTMAS shoppers looking to get some last-minute gifts via delivery may want to check Target’s updated schedule this season.

The retailer looks to make last-minute holiday shopping easy and affordable with this new delivery policy.

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Target shoppers can have their gifts delivered on Christmas Eve with same-day delivery orders placed by 3pm.

Members of Target Circle 360, the retailer’s paid membership program, enjoy unlimited same-day delivery on orders over $35.

For nonmembers, same-day delivery is available for $9.99 per order.

Meanwhile Drive Up and Order Pickup orders place by 6pm will also incredibly be available the same day.

Most of the retailer’s nearly 2,000 stores are open for generous extended hours of 7am to midnight through to December 23 – but remember to check your local store hours.

Target are doing this so guests can shop the season’s must-have finds and thousands of low-priced options just in time for the holidays.

Meanwhile on Christmas Eve, stores will be open from 7am until 8pm.

And it’s important to remember that all Target stores are closed on Christmas Day.

Michael Fiddelke, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Target, said: “At Target, we understand that life can get busy, which is why we’re committed to making last-minute holiday shopping easy and affordable with delivery options and deals that fit every schedule and budget.

“Whether you’re picking up one final gift or making a quick grocery run, our team is ready to help you wrap up your to-do list and save money in multiple ways so you can enjoy the magic of the season.”

It also should be noted for Target shoppers that the retailer has updated its holiday return policy.

Target are offering an extended window for electronics and entertainment items purchased during the gift-giving period.

However, the exact refund deadlines depend on what you’re buying, and they’re stricter for certain products.

Target’s revised policy applies to items purchased between November 7 and December 24, with the return window officially beginning December 26.

For most electronics and entertainment products, the return period has been extended, but high-demand items like Apple and Beats products and mobile phones have shorter deadlines.

Shoppers have 30 days from December 26 to return non-Apple electronics and entertainment items, giving them until January 24, 2025.

For Apple and Beats Products, as well as mobile phones, a more limited 14-day return period applies, with a deadline of January 8, 2025.

Target says the policy is designed to provide flexibility while maintaining clear timelines for holiday returns.

The extended return window aligns with the retailer’s goal to make post-holiday exchanges and refunds easier.

But shoppers are urged to review their receipts and confirm specific dates to avoid surprises.

More details about the updated return policy are available on Target’s website or through its customer service channels.

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