Monday, November 30, 2020

Time Tidbits: Stores that Gift-Wrap

 

There are two types of people in this world: those who love wrapping presents and those who cringe at the thought. But regardless of your feelings toward ribbons, shiny paper and tape, one thing is certain: Finding time to package up presents is hard! To help shoppers out this year, RetailMeNot tracked down the best stores that offer gift-wrapping services—either for free or for a small price.


Amazon

Online: Prices vary depending on the size and shape of the item, but expect to pay between $3.99 and $5.99. If an item can’t be wrapped due to size or shape, Amazon offers the option of a reusable cloth gift bag. They also offer this options from selected Amazon merchants.

Apple
Online: $5 for signature gift-wrapping, which includes a red ribbon and a greeting card with your personal message. Plus, you can engrave a custom message on the back of devices for free!

Aveda
In-store: Sorry, not available!
Online: This year, gift wrapping is $5 per order and includes a gift card with your personal message. Please note: Multiple items within a gift order will be presented as one gift package.

Banana Republic
In-store: Sorry, not available!
Online: You can order a gift box for $5 get a packaged box with tissue, ribbon and a personalized message.

Barnes & Noble
In-store: Free.
Online: $4.99 per item. Plus, you can also add a free gift message of up to 250 characters. This must be done for each item that you want to have gift wrapped.

Bed Bath & Beyond
In-store: Free gift-wrapping station complete with branded boxes, wrapping paper, scissors and tape!
Online: $5.99 per order. Oversize items cannot be gift-wrapped.

Best Buy
Online: You can order a Best Buy-branded gift box online for $4.99, and if you send someone a gift they will email a personalized message once the gift has been delivered for free.

Buybuy Baby
In-store: Most Buy Buy Baby stores have a free gift wrapping station in stores with all the essentials like tape, wrapping paper and ribbon.
Online: Sadly, they do not have a gift wrap option for online orders. 

Bloomingdale’s
In-store: If you’re a loyalty member, you can get free gift wrapping for in-store purchases.
Online: You can add a personalized gift message during checkout.

Brooks Brothers
Online: You can order their Signature Tartan Wrapping Paper for $3, but they no longer have in-store options.

Crate & Barrel
In-store: 
Free–purchases are placed in the store’s signature white box.
Online: $5.50 for one box and a free personalized gift message.

Jared
In-store: 
Free box except for special-order Citizen watches.
Online: Again, free. For ship-to-store orders, you must request it at checkout.

JCPenney
In-store: $4 for wrapping paper or a gift bag.
Online: $4 per package and includes silver paper, a white bow and a personalized gift tag. Items over 5 pounds can’t be gift-wrapped. Note: Sephora items purchased on jcpenney.com are not eligible to be gift wrapped.

J.Crew
In-store: 
Free personalized message.
Online: $5 per box, which includes a signature J.Crew box with a personalized message

Jonathan Adler
In-store: Free.
Online: $5 per box. You can add a gift message for free, even if you don’t want it gift wrapped.

Kate Spade
In-store: 
Varies by location.
Online: $6 for your items to be wrapped in signature kate spade new york tissue paper, sealed with a sticker and packaged in a multi-colored kate spade new york gift box. Plus, the box is tied with a signature ribbon.

Kohl’s
In-store: 
Sorry, not available!
Online: $3.95 per box/gift and includes a personalized message and gift receipt.

Lands’ End
In-store: Sorry, not available!
Online: $7 for a gift box, ribbon, tissue, personalized message and matching gift bag.

L’Occitane
Online: You can have L’Occitane wrap your gift for $4.99 for you, or choose to receive free tissue paper, a gift box and ribbon to assemble yourself.

Lord & Taylor
Online & In-store: $5.95 per gift box, which includes a signature bow.

MAC Cosmetics
Online: $4.95 for a branded gift box, but they have offered it for free during past holiday seasons. They are calling them “digitally wrapped gifts” that lets the recipient schedule the delivery time and customize their gift.

Macy’s
In-store: Price varies depending on size, location and other factors.
Online: $6 for a white gift box tied with a silky white bow. You also have the option to add a personalized message!

Neiman Marcus
Online: You can choose to add gift wrapping at checkout for $7.50. They will arrive in a pretty silver box with a bow, a personalized gift message and a gift-tag ornament. 

Nordstrom
In-store: Get free gift wrapping in stores or when you buy online and pick up at store. Nordstrom can also package your item in a signature gift box or give you a gift-box kit to take home.
Online: For shipped orders, gift options are available at checkout. You can add a free gift message, purchase a $2 DIY gift-box kit or have your gift boxed for $3.

Old Navy
Online: Free personalized message with each order.

Pottery Barn
In-store: $8.50 per order.
Online: $8.50 per package. You can personalize with a monogram for $12 per item.

Ralph Lauren
In-store: Free.
Online: Free. Plus, they print a gift receipt with every order (excluding the price!).

Saks Fifth Avenue (last years offer, stay tuned for what they will offer this holiday season!)
In-store: Sorry, not available!
Online: You can enclose a complimentary gift card and free gift box, or have them wrap the gift in a Saks gift box with your choice of paper and ribbon for $6.50 per box.

Sephora
In-store: Free. Just ask for gift boxes or bags when you check out.
Online: $3 for a gift satchel and $5 for a gift box.

Sur la Table
In-store: $5.99 per item.
Online: Also, $5.99 per item. This is available for most items, and will let you know at checkout.

Target
In-store: Sorry, not available!
Online: $5.99 per item. Styles include gift boxes or gift bags, depending on the size needed, and feature red, white and bullseye designs.

Things Remembered
In-store: Sorry, not available!
Online: $5.95 per gift, which includes pretty wrapping paper, a bow and a personalized card.

Tiffany & Co.
In-store: Free.
Online: Free. All purchases come in the signature Tiffany Blue Box tied with a white satin ribbon.

Tory Burch
In-store: Free.
Online: Free. All purchases come with their colorful packaging and a personalized note, including a gift receipt (with prices omitted).

Ulta
In-store: 
Yes. Gift-wrapping is available in November and December.
Online: $3.95 for a box with a bow and personalized message.

Williams-Sonoma
In-store: Free box, paper and ribbon.
Online: $8.50 per gift, which includes a ribbon and a personalized gift message.

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