Target Reveals Major Changes in Holiday Return Policy

(KMDL-FM) At last check, we counted 16 different Target Store locations in Louisiana. Targets are located in all of the state's major cities. You can find them in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Greater New Orleans, Shreveport/Bossier City, Lake Charles, and Monroe. Every one of those Louisiana Target locations has changed its store return policy ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Many retailers adjust their store return policy each year around the holidays. As the volume of purchases grows, so does the volume of returns. Amazon just recently announced it was making sweeping changes to the way it handles the "many happy returns" of holiday shopping.

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As prices grow higher and consumers become more selective in their purchases, you might be inclined to think that retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Costco have tightened up on store returns. The opposite actually appears to be true.

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However, the "burden of proof," also known as the receipt, has never been more important, so whatever you do and wherever you buy from, remember the lessons that Rusty the Bailiff in the Original People's Court taught us: keep those receipts.

In many ways, Target's general refund/return policy has stayed the same, but there are changes in specific categories that we'll list for you. But in general, at Target, they offer free returns on most new, unopened items within 90 days of purchase, and 365 days for Target-brand items with a receipt.

You will want to see the complete How to Shop and Save at Target This Holiday Season fact sheet for specific details on the policy, but here are the highlights that we felt would affect most of us and the way we shop.

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Which Items are Most Affected By Target's New Return Policy for the Holiday?

Electronics and Entertainment Items ( Excludes Apple and Beats Products): You will have 30 days from December 26 to return those items. Items must be returned by January 24, 2026.

Apple and Beats Products/Mobile Phones(Unlocked or Prepaid): You will have 14 days from December 26th to make the return. Items must be returned by January 9, 2026.

Target Plus Items: Most of these items can be returned within 30 days starting December 26. Consumers will have until January 24th. The policy does not apply to seasonal holiday decor items.

For specific details on the return policy for specific items, you will want to consult the Official Target Information page. You can find the complete policy, including restrictions and deadlines, on that page.