It happens every holiday: you open a gift and it\u2019s not what you wanted. Or you have three more just like it at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whatever the case, it\u2019s a done deal that the item will be returned, by mail or in-store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n From clothing to appliances, furniture, and more, the months of December, January, and February always see a stark rise in returns. This year, delays with shipping due to <\/span>worker shortages and logistics issues<\/a><\/span> are exacerbating how quickly returns are processed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, shortages all across the supply chain spectrum are leaving big businesses struggling to keep up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Companies like UPS<\/a> that use thousands of <\/span>direct thermal shipping labels<\/a><\/span> for packages are having a tough time with supplies as manufacturers are attempting to obtain raw materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And remember, if that ugly sweater you hate isn\u2019t returned to the retailer within the allotted time, <\/span>yule be out of luck getting a refund<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n So knowing when major retailers, like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and more, accept items back after purchase dates is key to making holiday returns.\u00a0<\/span>Smith Corona<\/span><\/a> has created a list of top brand names in an easy-to-read infographic for your holiday return deadlines. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Holiday_Returns_Hero_Splash.png\")
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