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Everything You Need to Know About the New M&S Returns Policy
Marks & Spencer now offers a 28-day return window for refunds on most items, aligning with other UK retailers and improving customer convenience, effective March 24, 2026.
Marks and Spencer updated its returns policy on March 24, 2026, granting shoppers 28 days to return items for a refund, aligning the business with other major retailers.
Standard law mandates a 14-day cooling-off period for online purchases; shoppers then have another 14 days to return items, creating a total 28-day window that the store now formalizes.
The new policy applies to both online and in-store purchases, though sale items, personalised goods, and hygiene-sealed items remain subject to different rules per Statement 12.
Next has maintained a similar 28-day returns window for a while, and this adjustment helps Marks and Spencer remain competitive while providing shoppers more time to decide.
For customers concerned about purchasing items that do not suit their needs, the extended window reduces stress and makes the returns process feel more consistent and predictable.