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47% of Brits Regift Unwanted Items, Survey Reveals

1/1/2026

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  • Confused.com, the UK price-comparison site, reports that 47% of Brits have regifted unwanted items.
  • It also reports that 31% exchanged them and 19% returned them.
  • Clothing accounts for 49% of regifted or returned items.
  • The Consumer Rights Act 2015 allows returns, but retailers retain discretion over policies and often require proof of purchase.
  • Reasons for returning gifts include disliking the item (47%), wrong size (45%), or already owning it (39%).