The August sale is mostly about discounts on back-to-school essentials, making it the perfect place for teachers, parents, students on a budget, and of course, savvy shoppers looking for great deals on clothing, tech, office supplies, and more.
The sale has already started and we want you to know where to spend your hard-earned money. In-house discount data Calculate the average discounts shoppers can expect in popular categories in August Top 5 categories to shop this month.
Top sales to shop in August
August is a big month for savings, so keep your eyes peeled for the following sales:
- RetailMeNot x The Children’s Place BTS Giveaway: RetailMeNot and The Children’s Place have teamed up to give five lucky winners $1,000 in shopping vouchers to help keep kids stylish and comfortable this school year. Enter by August 7th to win.
- What you need for university life: Many major retailers will be running sales on dorm life essentials and college student essentials throughout August.
- End of Summer Sale: With fall and winter approaching, many of your favorite retailers are offering discounts on lightweight warm-weather clothing, so stock up on what you’ll need for next summer.
- Back to School Sale: Now is the time to get started: Apple’s 2024 Back to School sale is already live. Additionally, retailers like Staples, Office Depot, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Walmart already have back to school sales as well.
- Labor Day Sale: Many Labor Day weekend sales start at the end of August, so keep your eyes peeled for additional savings during the final week.
- Keurig 25% Off Sale: Get 25% off Keurig K-Cup® pods this month with code 2024 Coffee.
- LG Refrigerator Sale: From July 17th to August 7th, you can get up to 25% off on selected LG refrigerators.
- Wayfair 5 Day Deals: For five days only, get up to 70% off bestselling furniture, decor and more.
- Nasty woman: 50% off everything, plus 20% off with our exclusive code!
5 smart things to buy in August
1. Footwear (average discount: 22% off)
From growth to wear and tear, there are reasons people of all ages need to upgrade their shoes. August is the perfect time to buy new shoes, even if you’re not a teacher, student, or parent, as the new school year begins. Sneakers or summer shoes are the way to go. Shopping for fall and winter shoes should wait until Labor Day or after.
Here are some of our favorite retailers that always have great shoe sales.
- Nike
- Adidas
- Reebok
- Puma
2. Computers & Electronics (Average Discount: 20% off)
Throughout August, you can find discounts on a variety of products including tablets, laptops, tech accessories, and more. Tech discounts are available to non-students too, so take advantage of these great savings. Now is the perfect time to stock up on tech before Black Friday.
Here are some of our favorite places to shop for tech deals:
- apple
- Best Buy
- LG
- Lenovo
- Samsung
3. Clothing (average discount: 19% off)
This time of year, check out the sale sections of your favorite retailers to find discounted fashion you can wear in the current weather. While many stores are switching over to fall gear, there are still weeks of summer sun left. Pick up some t-shirts and shorts for the kids heading back to school.
Shop some of our favorite clothing brands:
- Forever 21
- Maurice
- Carter’s
- Disney Store
4. Office Supplies (Average Discount: 17% off)
As back-to-school shopping begins, office supplies are sure to drop in price, which is great news for teachers, parents, and anyone who needs to restock while working from home. It’s also arguably the most fun part of back-to-school shopping.
Here are some of our favorite stores that are your one-stop shop for office supplies.
- Office Depot
- Staples
- About CVs
- target
5. Sporting Goods (Average Discount: 17% off)
As summer draws to a close, the competition for outdoor activity essentials has calmed down considerably, so now is a great time to add some sporting goods to your cart at great prices. Get some gear for your family to enjoy all year round, or save some for next summer’s adventures.
Check out the sporting goods deals from some of our favorite retailers below:
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
- Bass Pro
- Cabelas
Bonus Tip
Check to see if your state has a Tax Free Shopping Weekend:More than a dozen states are hosting Tax-Free Shopping Weekends in August. If your state is on this list, you’ll be exempt from sales tax on eligible purchases. Many of these items are back-to-school related, but they’re not just for students. Some states are also including electronics, clothing, backpacks, and shoes in their Tax-Free Weekends, so you’ll have plenty of options to stock up on essentials.
Consider these last-minute back-to-school deals:If you’re willing to take a risk, wait until just before school starts to stock up on notebooks, lunch boxes, dorm supplies, and other common items on a student’s shopping list. At this point, retailers will be rushing to get rid of them. You might not want to use this tactic on items you actually need, since the shelves will be mostly bare at this point. But this can be a smart way to get the essentials you know you (or your kids) will use next year at a much cheaper price.
The article “Save the Dates: What to Buy in August” first appeared on RetailMeNot’s The Real Deal.
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