Americans hoping to return unwanted holiday gifts may encounter a bigger hassle than originally anticipated. In fact, instead of relaxing their return policies, some retailers are actually putting firmer rules in place for after-holiday store returns. Here, we take a look at why the hassle-free return may be as good as gone.

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