Making Amazon returns in Stanislaus County just got easier with new store kiosks

Aimed at convenience, a Modesto-based grocery store chain has partnered with Amazon to roll out a program allowing customers to make returns during their shopping trip.

The Save Mart Companies has added return kiosks to 155 stores in California and western Nevada, including 11 in Stanislaus County. The kiosks will be at all remaining Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx stores by February, according to a news release.

“The reality is, returning an item has become a routine part of the online shopping experience, especially after the busy holiday season,” said Tamara Pattison, chief digital officer of The Save Mart Companies, in a statement. “With this rollout completing just in time for the post-holiday return rush, our stores throughout California and Western Nevada are positioned to make returns as easy and convenient as possible for the millions of online shoppers we both serve.”

When starting a return with Amazon.com or the app, customers will be able to select Save Mart, Lucky or FoodMaxx as their drop-off location.

Shipping bags and labels are provided at the kiosks. To use the kiosk, customers scan a QR code, bag their items and place them inside.

The Save Mart Companies will offer a $5 discount on same-day purchases of $25 or more for customers who use the Amazon return kiosks, according to the release. This offer can be accessed by showing an Amazon return confirmation to a store associate or by scanning a QR code displayed on the kiosk screen.

Which Stanislaus County Save Mart stores have Amazon return kiosks?

Almost all The Save Mart Companies stores in Stanislaus County have Amazon return kiosks, according to the company.

Here’s where you can find them:

Modesto

• Save Mart - 3401 Oakdale Road
• Save Mart - 2100 Standiford Ave.
• Save Mart - 801 Oakdale Road
• Save Mart - 3601 Pelandale Ave.

Turlock

• FoodMaxx - 1845 Countryside Drive
• Save Mart - 1631 Lander Ave.
• Save Mart - 2595 Geer Road

Ceres

• Save Mart - 2916 Whitmore Ave.

Riverbank

• 2237 Claribel Road

Oakdale

• 1449 E. F St.

Patterson

• 1035 Sperry Road

Dominique Williams

The Modesto Bee

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Dominique Williams writes about new business, restaurant and retail developments for The Modesto Bee. She is a Ripon native and a graduate of Sacramento State.