Labor Day Weekend sales may have come and gone, but end-of-the-summer clearance events for 2017 have just begun. To make room for new fall wares, stores slash prices on shorts, swimwear, outdoor gear and more.
Take advantage of the huge seasonal savings and shop these 16 awesome end-of-summer sales for 2017.
Apple
Ends Sept. 25
As students prepare to make their way back to the dorms, Apple runs an end-of-summer promotion, tacking free stuff on select Apple purchases. This year, Apple is handing out a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones with the purchase of an iPad Pro or Mac computer. The electronics retailer is also offering exclusive education pricing on select items. Both offers are available only to current and newly accepted college students and their parents, plus educators of all grade levels.
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Starbucks Store
Ends Oct. 1
Starbucks is closing its online store at the end of the month, meaning you’ll have to go to a third-party retailer such as Amazon if you want to purchase Starbucks merchandise online after Oct. 1. Until then, Store.Starbucks.com will offer tumblers, mugs and other drinkware for up to 50 percent off.
Guitar Center
Sept. 6 to Sept. 13
Guitar Center, a musical instruments and gear retailer, is saying hello to the fall with an “End of Summer Sale.” The event features 25 percent off select instruments and gear, including guitars, brass instruments, woodwinds, strings, percussion, books, sheet music and more.
Sur La Table
Sept. 7 to Oct. 18
It just so happens to be the 45th anniversary sale of Sur La Table, and the home goods store is celebrating with a special savings event. The sale includes these deals:
— Up to 50 percent off cookware, dining and entertaining, cooking tools, small appliances, houseware, food and more.
— Free shipping on orders of more than $59 with promo code SHIPFREE.
[See: 10 Money-Saving Websites to Check Before Shopping.]
Sam’s Club
Aug. 28 to Sept. 13
Sam’s Club is continuing its Labor Day event for more than a week later than many major competitors. The sale features deep discounts on furniture, mattresses and appliances, with savings of up to $1,400.
Home Depot
Aug. 24 to Sept. 13
Like Sam’s Club, Home Depot goes big when it comes to Labor Day. This year, the home improvement retailer will run its sale until mid-September and offer the following deals:
— Up to 40 percent off select refrigerators.
— Up to 35 percent off select washer-dryer sets.
— Up to 30 percent off select microwaves.
— Up to 25 percent off select dishwashers.
— Up to 25 percent off select floor care.
— Up to 30 percent off kitchen packages.
Charlotte Russe
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Charlotte Russe continues to drop prices on clearance apparel. Currently, the fashion retailer is offering dresses, sandals, tops, accessories and more for up to 70 percent off. Some of the deepest discounts can be found in the “Last Chance” collection on CharlottteRusse.com, which features items for less than $4.99.
Eddie Bauer
Sept. 6 to Sept. 13
Eddie Bauer’s “40 Percent Off Everything Labor Day Sale” ended, but you can still snatch up significant savings at its end-of-summer clearance sale. Details include:
— An extra 40 percent off clearance items with promo code LOOKOUT.
— 60 percent off end-of-summer essentials.
— Free shipping on orders of more than $99.
Old Navy
Sept. 5 to Sept. 13
Old Navy has kicked off a “Fall Sale” with up to 40 percent off select pants, jeans and tops. During the sale, the retailer will offer styles from $8.
Finish Line
Sept. 1 to Oct. 1
Finish Line is sending off the summer with a sale on footwear, apparel and accessories. Highlights from the event include:
— Up to 60 percent off running shoes.
— Up to 25 percent off kids’ shoes.
— Up to 25 percent off backpacks.
— Up to 50 percent off men’s apparel.
— Up to 50 percent off women’s apparel.
— Up to 60 percent off accessories.
— Up to 40 percent off fan gear.
Oakley
Sept. 6 to Sept. 15
With the summer nearly gone, Oakley is pushing out last season’s merchandise with a clearance sale on men’s activewear. The sports apparel retailer is taking 50 percent off men’s boardshorts, athletic shirts, hats, jackets and more. Shipping and returns are free.
Jimmy Jazz
July 14 to Sept. 30
The fashion and footwear retailer is taking 70 percent off select shoes, accessories and clothing for men, women and children. The sale includes brands such as Columbia and Champion, but excludes Nike, Jordan, Timberland and Adidas.
[See: 10 Signs You Shop Too Much.]
Ashley Stewart
Sept. 1 to Sept. 30
During the final month of summer, Ashley Stewart is treating shoppers to special prices on its collection of plus-size fashion and accessories. The apparel retailer is offering the following deals:
— An extra 30 percent off online clearance with promo code XTRA50A.
— An extra 30 percent off a full-price purchase in store with coupon (available for printing on AshleyStewart.com).
Ann Taylor
Sept. 11 to Sept. 24
From 3 a.m. on Sept. 11 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 24, Ann Taylor is to run a promotion on sale items. During the promotion, the retailer will take an extra 40 percent off select sale fashions.
Bon-Ton Stores
Sept. 11 to Sept. 12
During this flash-sale, Bon-Ton stores are taking up to an extra 25 percent off sale prices with promo code ONLINESEP11. The deal is available at all Bon-Ton establishments, including Herberger’s, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s and Elder-Beerman.
Rebecca Minkoff
Aug. 31 to Oct. 1
Rebecca Minkoff is holding a sale on late-season styles. During the sale, the designer will take up to 50 percent off purses, shoes and other fashion accessories.
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