9 fantastic Easter sales for 2017

As Easter approaches, the sun glimpses out from behind the clouds, tulips poke their heads up from the earth, and retailers launch some of their biggest sales of the spring. During Easter events, stores slash prices on spring’s latest styles, Easter dresswear, seasonal decor and home goods. Sales are typically available both in-store and online. Keep in mind, however, some store locations may close on Easter Sunday, so be sure to check locally if you plan to shop in-store on April 16.

To help you hunt down the very best deals, here are nine of the best Easter sales for 2017.

Crowds line up at JCPenney in the Manhattan Mall, New York City, Thursday, August 18, 2016. No J.C. Penney stores in the D.C. region are slated to close as part of the retailer's turnaround plan. (Photo by Stuart Ramson/Invision for JCPenney/AP Images) — **JCPenney Easter Sale** Until April 15 (closed Easter Sunday) As a welcome to the new season, JCPenney has launched an Easter sale with sizable savings on spring apparel. The sale will include the following special offers: — 40 percent off select spring dresses.
— 50 percent off select men’s suit separates, sports coats and dress pants.
— Buy one, get one for 1 cent men’s dress shirts.
— 25 percent off select Nike apparel and shoes. (Photo by Stuart Ramson/Invision for JCPenney/AP Images)

Toys R Us Easter Sale Until April 15 (open Easter Sunday) Hoping to draw holiday shoppers, Toys R Us is holding a sale on Easter goodies and gifts. Highlights from the sale include: — 30 percent off all Easter baskets, dye kits, eggs, grass and candy.
— Buy one, get one 40 percent off Play-Doh products.
— 20 percent off My Little Pony figures, play sets and accessories.
— Buy one, get one 40 percent off “Trolls” figures and play sets.
— Buy one, get one 40 percent off music and movies.
— Buy one, get one 40 percent off Pokemon decks and boosters.
— Buy one, get one 40 percent off books.
— Buy one, get one 40 percent off Crayola outdoor chalk sets.
— Buy one, get one 40 percent off “Star Wars” action figures.
— 25 percent off yo-yos.
— Buy one, get one free Fisher Price infant and preschool toys.
— Buy one, get one free VTech and LeapFrog infant and preschool toys. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

AP Photo/Alan Diaz

Target Easter Sale Until April 15 (closed Easter Sunday) With Easter but days away, Target is running deals on toys, apparel, candy and more. Top offers include: — $5 off $25 worth of Easter candy and decor.
— $10 off $50 worth of spring apparel and accessories.
— Up to 50 percent off select toys.
— Buy one, get one 50 percent off all shoes.
— Movies starting at $4.
— Free $10 gift card with food and beverage purchases of $50 or more. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

AP Photo/Alan Diaz

Best Buy Easter Sale Until April 15 (closed Easter Sunday) Best Buy is helping shoppers fill their Easter baskets with deals on electronics accessories and movies. The sale will feature the following deals on Easter gifts: — Up to 50 percent off select tech toys.
— Kids movies starting at $4.99.
— 10 percent off select Xbox One accessories.
— Buy one, get one 50 percent off Pokemon collectibles.
— Free $5 gift card when you spend $25 on qualifying movies.
— Free $5 gift card when you spend $60 in Netflix cards.
— Buy one, get one 20 percent off Google Play gift cards. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File

Sears Easter Sale Until April 15 (open Easter Sunday) To suit up shoppers for Easter, Sears has kicked off a sale on clothing and accessories. During the event, Sears will treat customers to these deals: — Extra 20 percent off $50 worth of clothing and accessories or more.
— Extra 15 percent off $49.99 worth of clothing and accessories or less.
— Up to 50 percent off dresses and dresswear.
— Up to 50 percent off fashions for him. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File

Kmart Easter Sale Until April 15 (open Easter Sunday) As the holiday nears, Kmart is providing deals on Easter decorations, candy, toys and apparel. The sale will feature the following offers: — Up to 50 percent off all Easter merchandise.
— Up to 70 percent off Easter apparel.
— An extra 15 percent off fine jewelry.
— Toys under $15. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File

**Big Lots Easter Sale** Until April 16 (open Easter Sunday) Big Lots stores will be open on Sunday, so shoppers can find deals after finding their Easter eggs. The retailer will offer savings on home goods and seasonal goodies, including: — Easter candy starting at $1.
— Easter stuffed animals starting at $12.
— Complete Easter baskets starting at $10.
— Buy two, get one free toys.
— Buy two, get one free electronics accessories.
— Buy one, get one 50 percent off dinnerware, flatware, drinkware and bakeware.
— $6 ladies and kids sandals.
— Two for $10 sunglasses. (Bennett Raglin/AP Images for Big Lots)

Wayfair Easter Sale Ends April 16 (online only) A major online marketplace for home goods, Wayfair is hosting a sale on springtime furniture and decor. Details of the sale include: — Up to 70 percent off dining chairs and stools.
— Up to 60 percent off dining tables.
— Up to 65 percent off dining sets.
— Up to 60 percent off sideboards and servers.
— Up to 70 percent off spring tabletop items.
— Up to 65 percent off cocktail-ready drinkware.
— Up to 60 percent off brunch appliances and kitchen gear.
— Up to 70 percent off area rugs.
— Easter decorations and accessories starting at $9.99. (Wayfair via AP)

Wayfair via AP

Lenovo Easter Sale Until April 21 (online only) This year, Lenovo boasts one of the season’s best sales on electronics. The Lenovo sale includes a variety of solid deals on computers, including: — Up to 30 percent off Yoga laptops.
— Up to 33 percent off IdeaPad Touch laptops.
— Up to 21 percent off Flex laptops. (Courtesy of Lenovo via AP)

Courtesy of Lenovo via AP

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