Hello there, @mattyb94.
QuickBooks Online (QBO) has a feature to handle credits properly. I'm here to lay out the steps for you.
If you're the one who received a store credit from the retailers, you can record supplier credits for it. Here's how:
- Click + New and select Supplier credit.
- In the Supplier dropdown, choose your supplier.
- Enter the Category details or Item details depending on how you record purchases with this supplier. Usually, this is the category, product, or service you’re getting credit for.
- Once done, tap Save and close.
Then, you can visit this article for more details to learn how to apply that credit to your future bills: Enter supplier credits and refunds in QuickBooks Online.
On the other hand, you can record a credit note if you offer store credit to your customers. Simply visit this article and click the Create and apply a credit note dropdown: Create and apply credit notes or delayed credits in QuickBooks Online.
Additionally, you can check out this article if you need to handle prior balances for a customer who owes you money or a supplier you need to pay in QBO: Manage outstanding balances for customers and suppliers in QuickBooks Online.
Let me know if you need further assistance managing store credits in QBO. The Community always has your back. Have a great day!