Stores That Will Wrap Your Gifts This Holiday Season
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! In fact, Americans spend about three hours during the holidays wrapping gifts.
So, for those of us who’d rather spend that time shopping, let the pros handle the bagging and tagging. Below you will find RetailMeNot's tracked down list of 39 stores that still offer gift-wrapping services—either for free or for a small price. Big THANKS to RetailMeNot! for letting us in on this little secret.
STORES THAT GIFT-WRAP FOR FREE OR FOR A LOW FEE
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.
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!
Barnes & Noble
In-store: Free.
Online: $3.99 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.
Bealls
Online: Gift-wrapping is $3 per item, with a personal gift message included. Gift receipts do not have the prices printed on them.
Bed Bath & Beyond
In-store: Free gift-wrapping station complete with branded boxes, wrapping paper, scissors and tape!
Online: $4.99 per order. Oversize items cannot be gift-wrapped.
Best Buy
In-store: $3 to $6 for a gift bag.
Online: You can order a Best Buy-branded gift box online for $4.99.
Dillard’s
In-Store: $6 for a wrapped box with ribbon.
Online: They charge $6 online as well, but Wedding Registry purchases are packaged in a complimentary gift box.
Gap
In-store: Free for a gift box that you wrap and assemble yourself.
Online: Free for a gift box, but for an additional charge you can get a wrapped box with tissue, ribbon and a gift card.
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.
Kohl’s
In-store: Sorry, not available!
Online: $3.95 per box/gift and includes a personalized message and gift receipt.
MAC Cosmetics
Online: $4.95 for a branded gift box, but they have offered it for free during past holiday seasons.
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!
Nordstrom
In-store: Free boxes and paper are available in all stores.
Online: $5 for a gift box, tissue paper, bow and personalized card–which they can engrave or leave blank. Or choose to get a $2 easy-to-assemble gift box with tissue paper, a bow and a blank or engraved gift tag.
Old Navy
Online: Free personalized message with each order.
Pottery Barn
In-store: Free.
Online: $6 per package, plus a free personalized message.
Ralph Lauren
In-store: Free.
Online: Free. Plus, they print a gift receipt with every order (excluding the price!).
Saks Fifth Avenue
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.
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.
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 January through October and gift boxes in November and December.
Online: $3.95 for a box with a bow and personalized message.
Victoria’s Secret
In-store: Sorry, not available! But Victoria’s Secret always bags purchased products with tissue paper and a cute bag, so you’re already good to go!
Online: $6 for gifts packed in the signature pink box with a ribbon and card, or pay $3 for the aforementioned supplies—only you’ll need to do the wrapping. There’s 3 options: the small holds a bra and a panty set or chemise, the medium holds a pair of bottoms and a top and the large holds a robe, a lounge top and bottom.