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There are methods behind retailer markdowns. Whether it's clearing out last-season's gear or increasing traffic during shopping slowdowns, stores follow a sales schedule of sorts. Trend experts at freeshipping.org and Consumer Reports discovered that during the upcoming months you'll find significant savings on:
Cold weather gear
"If you can wait to make a big purchase, buy during post-season sales when prices are lowest," recommends Amanda Walker, senior product editor at Consumer Reports. "But, remember that your selections may be limited." Hit post-season sales early in March to take advantage of rock-bottom prices on winter outerwear, sports gear and snow blowers.
"If you can wait to make a big purchase, buy during post-season sales when prices are lowest," recommends Amanda Walker, senior product editor at Consumer Reports. "But, remember that your selections may be limited." Hit post-season sales early in March to take advantage of rock-bottom prices on winter outerwear, sports gear and snow blowers.
Special occasion makings
Freeshipping.org found March brings discounts on china and flatware as retailers make room for new patterns targeted for bridal registrants. Cookware and kitchen accessories—popular wedding and college graduation gifts—go on sale in April and May. In May, with bridal showers and graduation parties on tap, retailers reduce paper goods prices.
Freeshipping.org found March brings discounts on china and flatware as retailers make room for new patterns targeted for bridal registrants. Cookware and kitchen accessories—popular wedding and college graduation gifts—go on sale in April and May. In May, with bridal showers and graduation parties on tap, retailers reduce paper goods prices.
Great outdoor buys
Merchants stage promise-of-spring promotions on gardening tools and perennial plants in March and April because they know shoppers are eager to head outside. Walker says lawnmower retailers sell last year's models in April to make room for newer mowers. By early May, retailers discount camping gear and athletic apparel to draw in outdoor enthusiasts.
Merchants stage promise-of-spring promotions on gardening tools and perennial plants in March and April because they know shoppers are eager to head outside. Walker says lawnmower retailers sell last year's models in April to make room for newer mowers. By early May, retailers discount camping gear and athletic apparel to draw in outdoor enthusiasts.
In season styles
Since summer merchandise hits aisles in March, you'll be able to purchase sale-priced spring apparel in April. Stores stock less merchandise in lean times, which translates to more current fashions and fewer leftovers on sales racks, says Walker.
Since summer merchandise hits aisles in March, you'll be able to purchase sale-priced spring apparel in April. Stores stock less merchandise in lean times, which translates to more current fashions and fewer leftovers on sales racks, says Walker.
Last year's technology
The folks at freeshipping.org note that as the Japanese fiscal year ends around March, most Japanese electronics companies release new models. Stores reduce prices on previous versions of everything from computers and digital cameras to vacuum cleaners in April and May.
The folks at freeshipping.org note that as the Japanese fiscal year ends around March, most Japanese electronics companies release new models. Stores reduce prices on previous versions of everything from computers and digital cameras to vacuum cleaners in April and May.
