Retailers are quietly changing their return policies. Here’s what to know

As we head into the busiest shopping season of the year, it’s worth pausing before you click ‘purchase.’

’Tis the season for giving—and that means ’tis the season for shopping. Maybe you’ll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal, thinking, “I’ll just return it if they don’t like it.” But before you click “purchase,” it’s worth knowing that many retailers have quietly tightened their return policies in recent years.