We’ve all had to return an item to a chain store, or any store for that matter. And the worst is when the cashier asks you, “Do you have your receipt?” You want to tell her to bug off, because who keeps receipts these days?! The answer is: no one.
That’s why I’ve picked my five favorite chain stores that have the best return policies for their customers. In my opinion, these places have mastered the art of “customer first.” Some of them don’t even require you to have a receipt!
The Art Of Returning
Why do people return items? Well, obviously for a number of reasons. Maybe the dress looked good on the hanger, but awful on your curves. Sometimes, that neon pink toaster seemed like the perfect addition to your kitchen until you realized that it clashed with your minimalist aesthetic. Or perhaps those size 7 shoes were a tad too optimistic for your size 9 feet. No matter what it is, we’ve all been there.
But fear not, for the heroes of hassle-free returns are here to save the day! These five stores understand that relationships with our purchases can be fickle. They acknowledge that sometimes, love at first sight turns into a long, hard stare at something you never wanted. So here’s to the stores that get it, that embrace the ebb and flow of consumer emotions, and turn the art of returning into a joyful experience.
Let’s raise a glass (of non-returnable wine, of course) to the following stores: Target, IKEA, Nordstrom, Costco, and Kohl’s. Read below about their hassle-free return policies. And may your shopping sprees be filled with confidence, knowing that if buyer’s remorse strikes, there’s a return policy waiting to catch you in its warm and forgiving embrace.