Olivia Harper

The Nordy Club is free, earns 1 point per dollar or up to 3 with a Nordstrom card, and turns 1,000 points into a $10 Note, as reported in 2026.

Reports from 2026 say Nordstrom adjusts a price that drops within 14 days and matches some competitors; sale events and Nordstrom Rack are excluded.

Office Depot takes back most office supplies within 90 days, ink and toner within 30, and tech, furniture and software within 14, with the original receipt.

Office Depot OfficeMax Rewards is free and pays 2% back on most purchases as monthly certificates, with 5% on ink, paper and print for VIP and Select members.

Best Buy hauls away an old appliance for $49.99 with delivery of a new one or $199.99 on its own; Lowe's adds it at checkout, and fees may apply.

Old Navy takes back unworn, unwashed items within 30 days, longer for some Encore members, with free mail returns for members and a $6 fee for others.

Shopping guides report a 30-day Petco refund window and store credit from day 31 to 60; Petco's own page could not be read, so confirm with Petco first.

PetSmart accepts eligible returns within 60 days with proof of purchase; prescription and personalized items cannot be returned, and some items need a receipt.

PetSmart Treats Rewards is free, earns 10 points per dollar on products and services, and turns every 1,000 points into $2 off; points expire after a year.

Pottery Barn takes back eligible items within 30 days of delivery, or 7 days for Quick Ship upholstery, with an original or gift receipt.

REI Co-op membership costs $30 once and lasts for life, with a yearly Co-op Member Reward that REI says is typically 10% of eligible purchases.

REI Co-op Members can trade in gently used gear at REI stores for an e-gift card worth 10% to 40% of the original price, and buy used gear in stores.

Best Buy charges $45 or 15% on some opened items, Newegg up to 15%, Target up to $35 on phones, Zappos up to 50% on noncompliant returns; Micro Center none.

Ross gives a full refund within 30 days with the original receipt; later or receiptless returns get store credit or an exchange, and a photo ID may be needed.

Most 2026 sales tax holidays were back-to-school weekends in July and August; Florida's hunting, fishing and camping holiday runs through December 31.

Sam's Club Curbside Pickup is free for Club and Plus members with no order minimum; you check in with the app and staff load the car.

Sam's Club has a new-member offer for the military community, verified through ID.me, and $10 in Sam's Cash for military members who renew.

Sam's Club Plus gets free same-day delivery on eligible orders of $50 or more and free shipping on eligible orders over $50; Club members pay $12 per delivery.

Most Sam's Clubs open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, with Plus members shopping early from 8 a.m.; pharmacy, café, fuel and tire hours differ.

Sam's Club tire installation adds flat repair, rotation, balancing, road hazard protection and roadside help; Plus members get free installation on four tires.

Samsung's Military Offer Program gives verified active duty members, veterans and retirees member pricing on samsung.com, limited to two products per category.

Samsung gives instant trade-in credit on a new device at checkout, then gives you 15 days after delivery to ship the old one in working, unlocked condition.

Staples Easy Rewards gives 1 point per $1 on qualifying purchases, more in three bonus categories you pick, and 200 points take $1 off at checkout.

Staples takes office supplies back at any time, but technology and furniture get 14 days, and opened software, headphones and gift cards cannot be refunded.