There are two types of gift givers in this world: People who love wrapping presents… and the rest of us. Good thing there are several retailers that still offer gift wrapping services when shopping online!
All those ribbons, shiny paper and awkwardly shaped presents demand a certain level of artistic precision (and patience) that some of us have not been blessed with. Plus, there are times when you need to ship gifts to your loved ones across the country, and you want them to arrive beautifully packaged and ready to unwrap — without spoiling the surprise inside.
Below, we’ve curated a list of the stores that still offer gift-wrapping options in 2026, either for free or at an affordable price. After all, your holiday presents shouldn’t be the only things you get a deal on.
What to know about stores that offer gift wrapping
- While gift-wrapping services aren’t as readily available as they used to be, some of our favorite retailers are still happy to wrap gifts for us — no stress necessary.
- Many retailers offer free and inexpensive gift wrapping options, including Amazon, American Girl, Aveda, Barnes & Noble, Bloomingdale’s, Brooks Brothers, Catbird, Charlotte Tilbury, Crate & Barrel, Dillard’s, Etsy, Jared, Kate Spade, Kendra Scott, LAKE Pajamas, Lands’ End, L’Occitane, MAC Cosmetics, Mark & Graham, Minted, Neiman Marcus, NET-A-PORTER, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Ralph Lauren, Revolve, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sur La Table, Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, Ulta, Uncommon Goods, Victoria’s Secret and Williams Sonoma.
- Some popular stores do not offer gift wrapping, including Target, Walmart, Macy’s and Kohl’s.
Store gift wrapping table of contents
- Free Gift Wrapping
- Affordable Gift Wrapping
- Stores That Don’t Gift Wrap
Stores with free gift wrapping
Brooks Brothers Gift Box
When you buy a gift online at Brooks Brothers and have it shipped within the U.S., you can get a free gift box for “elevated, elegant and effortless” gifting. Be sure to select the gift box option when you check out. The retailer will place your gift in a box based on its size and box availability. You can also include a message for the recipient on the gift receipt.
Catbird Gift Wrapping
The fine jewelry brand Catbird provides complimentary gift wrap with every order. The item arrives wrapped and ready to gift in signature packaging with ribbon and a pretty paper flower.
Charlotte Tilbury Gift Wrapping
If you’re purchasing luxury beauty gifts from Charlotte Tilbury this year, you can opt to have them wrapped in a magic gift box or an iconic gift bag. This gift-wrapping service is free for orders over $220.
Jared Gift Wrapping
Jared offers free gift wrapping for purchases when you select “Ship to Store” or “Pick Up In-Store.” It’s also available if you’re shopping in person at a Jared location.
Kendra Scott Gift Wrap
Kendra Scott offers complimentary gift wrapping for all jewelry. When you’re checking out, mark the checkbox next to “Is This a Gift?” to have a team member wrap each item separately in an appropriate gift box. Note that not everything can be wrapped, like home goods, so check the website for exceptions.
NET-A-PORTER Gift Box
NET-A-PORTER offers Signature Packaging, which is perfect for gifting. When you select this option at checkout, your order will arrive in a pretty black box with an elegant ribbon tied around it for free.
Tiffany & Co. Signature Gift Box
Nothing is more beautiful than a little blue box from Tiffany’s — except for what’s inside! Each item purchased comes in its own signature Tiffany Blue Box tied with a white satin ribbon, all wrapped for free. You can choose to add a gift message when you check out; otherwise, a blank card will be provided for each item so you can write your own message by hand.
Tory Burch Gift Box
When you order online at Tory Burch, your gifts are delivered in signature “Tory green” packaging with a personalized note. Simply select this option at checkout to get free gift wrapping for orders shipping to all 50 U.S. states.
Stores that offer affordable gift wrapping options
Amazon Gift Wrapping
Amazon offers a gift wrap option for most items fulfilled by Amazon as well as from select sellers. You’ll get a gift-wrapped box or bag with decorative ribbon and a printed card with your gift message on the top of the package. Prices vary depending on the size and shape of the item, and you can see the cost of gift wrapping when you enter the shipping address.
If an item can’t be wrapped due to its size or shape, Amazon allows you to select “Ship in Amazon Box” on the checkout page. This is a free service that helps ensure the surprise inside isn’t spoiled when the recipient receives their delivery.
American Girl Gift Bag
American Girl offers a reusable holiday bag for $9 online. A gift-wrapping service that allows you to add a festive message is available on most items.
Aveda Gift Wrapping
When you order an Aveda gift online, you can select the “Gift-Wrap” option and pay $5 at checkout. Your purchase is gift-wrapped and will include a card with your message. If you’re purchasing more than one gift, they will be wrapped together in one gift box. Note that the Aveda Gift Wrap Service is available only for online purchases.
Barnes & Noble Gift Wrapping
Barnes & Noble offers gift wrapping for almost any online item for $4.99 per item. On the Order Summary page, choose the “Make it a gift?” option for each item you want gift wrapped and then select “Gift Wrap this item for $4.99.” You can also add a free gift message of up to 250 characters for all items, whether they are wrapped or not.
Bloomingdale’s Gift Box
Registered customers and guests can choose Bloomingdale’s Gift Wrap option at checkout for $5 per item. Gifts that aren’t part of a registry will arrive in Bloomingdale’s signature black and white box, tied with an elastic ribbon. However, gifts from The Registry at Bloomingdale’s come in white croc-embossed paper with a champagne grosgrain ribbon.
Crate & Barrel Gift Box
Crate & Barrel gives you two options to box up your online gift purchase. The first is one box for each item at $7.50 per box, while the second is $7.50 for one box to hold all your items. Both options come in the brand’s classic two-tone gift box and allow you to include a free personalized gift message. You’ll make your selections when you’re ready to check out. Note that Outlet, oversized and heavy items don’t qualify for gift boxing.
Dillard’s Gift Box
Dillard’s puts wedding registry gifts in a white gift box for free. For all other gift purchases, the retailer charges $9 per item for your gifts to be put in a white gift box.
Etsy Gift Wrapping
Although it varies by seller, some Etsy shop owners offer gift-wrapping services. While the price of gift wrapping is different for each seller, adding a gift message is free.
Kate Spade Gift Box
Most Kate Spade gifts can be wrapped for $6 per item. They are packaged in Kate Spade New York tissue paper and sealed with a sticker inside a Kate Spade New York gift box. You can also include a free printed gift message up to 150 characters. Just select the gift wrap option online during the checkout process. Note that your order will take an additional two business days for gift wrapping, and Kate Spade is also occasionally unable to offer gift wrapping and gift messaging services.
LAKE Pajamas Gift Box
When you buy a cozy robe or comfy PJs from LAKE, you can choose to have it arrive professionally wrapped for $10–$12, depending on the size and number of items wrapped. You can also include a printed gift message for no extra charge. Simply select from the gift options in your cart.
Lands’ End Gift Box
For your online Lands’ End gift order, you can check the “Gift Box” option at checkout for each item you’d like a gift box for. The cost for each box is $10. If you would like multiple items to be packed in one box, you need to reach out to customer service using the Live Chat feature or by calling them.
L’Occitane Gift Box
You can send your L’Occitane gift in a Signature Gift Box with a personalized message for just $5. The box is large enough to fit up to three full-sized L’Occitane products, but pre-packaged gift sets cannot be gift-wrapped.
MAC Cosmetics Gift Wrapping
MAC occasionally offers the option to gift wrap your order for $4.95. You can select this option at checkout, typically offered around the holidays.
Mark & Graham Gift Wrapping
Mark & Graham offers beautiful gift wrapping for eligible items. Their signature white paper gift wrap includes an extra-wide grosgrain ribbon and a message on a printed card for $9.50.
Minted Gift Bag
For $8, you can have eligible items from Minted shipped in a reusable cotton muslin bag that features a design from the retailer’s community of artists. Not only that, but you can also add a personalized gift message for free with any order.
Neiman Marcus Gift Packaging
You can add gift wrapping at checkout for $7.50 per gift (or for free, if you’re a Neiman Marcus InCircle member that has a Circle 3 membership level or higher). The look of the gift packaging may vary due to availability, but it will include a box made of 100% recyclable material with a soft-touch finish and an embossed Neiman Marcus logo.
Nordstrom Gift Wrapping
Nordstrom in-store purchases come with a free Nordstrom gift box, or you can upgrade to a reusable gift bag for $5. For online orders, you can have your item packaged in a gift box with tissue paper, a bow and a printed gift message; or opt for a reusable brushed-cotton gift bag ($5) with a signature Nordstrom print, ribbon closure and printed gift message. Options will vary depending on availability and item size.
You can also bring your online purchase to a Nordstrom store to be gift-wrapped for a fee. Nordstrom can wrap your gifts in a reusable gift bag or paper and ribbon for $5 (for Nordstrom purchases) or $15 (for non-Nordstrom purchases).
Pottery Barn Gift Wrapping
When you shop at Pottery Barn, you can add gift wrapping to your order for $8.50 per item. Just select “gift wrap” at check out.
Ralph Lauren Gift Box
For most purchases, you can select Ralph Lauren‘s signature navy gift box during online checkout for just $5 per item. During the holiday season, an elegant red ribbon is added to the gift packaging, while Baby Collection gifts are packaged in an elegant white box year-round. You can also have Ralph Lauren print a personal note on a card, included with your gift for free.
Revolve Gift Box
Revolve offers gift wrap for an extra $5 per order. The brand will pack your order in a gift box with a bow and a personalized card.
Saks Fifth Avenue Gift Packaging
For online purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue, you can choose to add gift packaging at checkout for $4.99 per item, and enclose a gift note of up to 80 characters for no extra charge. Note that the gift-wrapping service is not available for large or oversized items.
Sur La Table Gift Wrapping
Most items can be gift-wrapped in-store at Sur La Table for $5 per item. Gift wrapping is not available for online purchases at this time, but you may still include a free gift message with your order.
Ulta Gift Bag
Ulta allows you to add a gift bag to your order by selecting “Make This Order A Gift” in your shopping bag. All gift wrap-eligible items in your cart will be packaged together for the flat rate of just $3.99. You can also include a free personalized message with your gift.
Uncommon Goods Gift Box
Uncommon Goods offers a branded drawstring gift bag for $6.95, and you can add multiple items to the same package for no additional charge. A personalized message can also be added for free at checkout.
Victoria’s Secret Gift Box
When you select the option at checkout, Victoria’s Secret will wrap your gift in tissue paper and put it inside a Victoria’s Secret gift box for $7. All gifts are wrapped together in one box unless you place separate orders.
Williams Sonoma Gift Wrapping
You can add gift wrap to any Williams Sonoma online order for $8.50 per item, including the brand’s signature paper and a ribbon. You can also include a gift message for free. Some larger items and items sent directly from vendors cannot be gift-wrapped.
Stores that don’t gift wrap anymore
Sadly, some stores no longer offer gift-wrapping services. However, many of them have other thoughtful ways to personalize a gift to your loved one.
- Apple: In July 2023, the brand ended its longtime gift-wrapping service featuring Apple’s signature gift box, red ribbon and greeting card for $5.
- Athleta: You can’t get your gifts wrapped, but you can send a personal message to your gift recipient for free.
- Banana Republic: The retailer stopped offering gift wrapping services, but you can add a free gift message to your order.
- Bath & Body Works: They don’t offer gift wrapping, but you can buy a gift bag or box (starting at $4.95) to package the gift yourself, or include a free gift message with your online order.
- Bed Bath & Beyond: This store will include a free gift message at checkout, but it no longer offers gift wrapping as it had done through 2022.
- Best Buy: You can no longer get Best Buy’s branded gift box. However, if you send someone a gift, you can send a free gift message with your order at checkout.
- Costco: The warehouse offers the option to select items for a personal gift message during checkout.
- Dick’s Sporting Goods: This store doesn’t offer gift wrapping.
- Foot Locker: This shoe store doesn’t offer gift wrapping services in stores or online.
- JCPenney: Gift wrapping isn’t offered at JCPenney.
- Jonathan Adler: Gift wrapping services aren’t offered, but they do have some “bow-ready” boxed gifts.
- Kohl’s: Gift wrapping isn’t available for online purchases, but you can add a personal message to any gift purchase.
- lululemon: The retailer does not offer a gift wrap option when ordering online, but you can send a free gift message to your recipient. However, in-store shoppers are usually offered up to three complimentary branded boxes around the holidays, so you can package the gift yourself.
- Macy’s: The department store does not offer gift wrapping services, but there is a curated selection of Wrapped & Ready Holiday Gifts that look good enough to gift without wrapping.
- Old Navy: You can’t get gifts wrapped, but you can send a free personalized message with each online gift order.
- Sephora: We miss the days when Sephora provided high-quality gift wrapping. However, you can still send your online gift purchase with a free message.
- Target: There’s no gift wrapping service offered, but Target does allow you to include a free gift message with gift items purchased online.
- TJ Maxx: Customers have the option of adding a gift receipt to their online purchases, but not gift wrap.
- UGG: The brand no longer offers a branded gift bag at checkout, but you can still include a free message with your gift.
- Walmart: The retailer offers the option to hide prices and include a digital receipt when you check “This order is a gift” before checkout. Your gift items will only be packaged in a Walmart box when possible.
- World Market: The retailer no longer offers a gift-wrapping service, but you can add a free personalized message with gift purchases.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sephora do gift wrapping in-store?
No, Sephora does not do gift wrapping in-store, generally speaking. You may find a select few locations that will offer this complimentary service around the holidays, but we would not recommend depending on this option to be available.
Can I bring an online purchase into a physical store to be wrapped?
No, you typically cannot bring an online purchase into a physical store to be wrapped. One exception is Nordstrom, which will gift-wrap your online purchases in-store for a fee (including items not purchased at Nordstrom). For other retailers, we would recommend checking with the store directly for their policy.
Do I still get the iconic Blue Box if I order from Tiffany & Co. online?
Yes, you still get the iconic Blue Box when you order from Tiffany & Co. online. All items purchased from Tiffany.com are packaged in the jeweler’s signature Tiffany Blue Box and are tied with a white satin ribbon, ready for gifting.
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