Stores bustle with employees setting up sale displays and rolling out clothing racks. They’re readying their stores for Labor Day weekend — one of the biggest shopping holidays of the year.
Below is a guide to shopping some of the most spectacular holiday deals. Once you’ve had your fill of turkey burgers and coleslaw, check out our list of the nine best Labor Day sales of 2016.
[See: 6 Ways to Treat Yourself on a Budget.]
1. Macy’s Labor Day Sale
Ends: September 9.
To celebrate Labor Day, Macy’s is treating shoppers to an extra 20 percent off sitewide. Expect deals across all categories, including designer apparel, accessories and bed and bath.
2. Best Buy Labor Day Sale
Ends: September 14
As with past sales, Best Buy’s 2016 Labor Day sale will feature deep discounts on appliances and electronics. Highlights from the sale include:
— 15 percent to 40 percent off select refrigerators.
— 20 percent to 40 percent off select washer and dryers.
— 15 percent to 40 percent off select ranges.
— 15 percent to 30 percent off select dishwashers.
— A $400 gift card with a purchase of three or more major appliances totaling $4,000 or more.
— Up to 25 percent off select 4K Ultra HD televisions.
3. Target Labor Day Sale
Ends: TBA
During Target’s Labor Day sale, the retailer is slashing the prices of home goods, electronics, school supplies and more. Notable offers include:
— Up to 30 percent off home items (online only).
— Up to 30 percent off patio and garden.
— Up to 20 percent off garden tools and power equipment.
— Up to 30 percent off college items.
— Up to 30 percent off backpacks.
— Buy one, get one 50 percent off deals on school supplies.
— Up to 35 percent off Halloween costumes.
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4. Sears Labor Day Sale
Ends: September 16
Sears is touting its 2016 sale as its “biggest Labor Day mattress event ever.” In addition to mattresses, the Sears sale will include deals on appliances, furniture and other home items. Many offers will be available from late August until September 16. Top deals include:
— Up to 60 percent off brand name mattresses with free delivery and assembly on qualifying purchases.
— 40 percent or more off Kenmore appliances.
— 20 percent or more off brand name appliances.
— Up to 50 percent off vacuums.
— Up to 50 percent off tools.
— Up to 50 percent of recliners.
— 15 percent off apparel with coupon.
5. Home Depot Labor Day Sale
Ends: September 11
In honor of Labor Day, Home Depot will release more than 1,000 deals and specials in the store and online. Some great deals include:
— Up to 30 percent off refrigerators.
— Up to 30 percent off washer and dryers.
— Up to 25 percent off dishwashers.
— Up to 40 percent off vacuums.
— Up to 40 percent off vanities, bathtubs and toilets.
— 20 percent off select kitchen cabinets and countertops.
— Up to 50 percent off patio furniture.
— $100 off all Weber Genesis grills.
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6. Wal-Mart Labor Day Sale
Ends: September 5.
Wal-Mart has announced in-store and online Labor Day savings on a variety of products. The Wal-Mart holiday sale will include mattresses starting at $99, plus deals on patio furniture, sports gear and apparel.
7. REI Labor Day Sale
Ends: September 5
This year, REI is running a Labor Day event on sale and clearance items. Throughout the sale, the outdoor recreation retailer will offer up to 30 percent off clearance items. REI’s Labor Day sale features more than 200 items, including CamelBak water bottles, nutrition products and sports gear, for less than $9.99.
8. Amazon Labor Day Sale
Ends: TBA
For Amazon’s Labor Day sale, the massive online marketplace is launching deals across the site. Shop Amazon to snatch up limited-time pricing on electronics, movies, books and more, including up to 70 percent off on apparel.
9. Overstock Labor Day Sale
Ends: TBA
This year, Overstock is advertising its holiday blowout as its biggest Labor Day sale to date. The internet retailer will extend savings to a wide range of categories, including furniture, lighting and home goods. Top deals include:
— Up to 45 percent off bedroom furniture.
— An extra 20 percent off mattresses.
— Up to 50 percent off living room furniture.
— Up to 45 percent off dining room furniture.
— Up to 75 percent off garden and patio.
— Up to 20 percent off lighting.
— Up to 50 percent off bedding and bath.
— Up to 45 percent off home decor.
— An extra 20 percent off area rugs.
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