Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more are offering extended returns for holiday purchases — but exceptions and fees could apply

An Amazon return center inside a Kohl's department store.

Kohl's

• Many retailers are extending their typical returns period for items bought during the holiday season.
• Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more are accepting returns as late as January 31.
• Here are the major retailers' policies, and what exceptions and fees to watch out for.

With the holiday gifting season in largely the rearview, the time for giving-it-back is in full-swing.

Retailers surveyed...