[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/","publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com#Organization1"}],"dateModified":"2019-02-20T21:43:23+00:00","description":"End the season with a big bang for your buck. Check out our top tips on how to save the most during end of summer sales.","hasPart":[{"@type":"HowTo","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo","step":[{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#0_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"

The end of summer is full of holiday sales, specials on seasonal goods, closeouts and more. Check out the Hot Deals<\/strong><\/a><\/span> at Ebates to find out which of your favorite retailers are having Labor Day sales. Mark your calendar for when sales begin and end. Combine a promo code within the sale window and you could save even more when you buy. Make the most of a Labor Day sale and you will see that it pays to plan ahead \u2013 literally.<\/p>","name":"Have a Battle Plan"},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#1_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"

Look for layering pieces that can bring you from the heat of the summer into the cool, brisk air of fall. You can always depend on the classic looks from Ralph Lauren<\/strong><\/a><\/span> and Lacoste<\/strong><\/a><\/span> to transition your wardrobe seamlessly from late summer to early fall. Pick up a variety of pieces that can easily be layered. Still in love with summer colors? There\u2019s no harm in having a pop of bright summer color highlighting the more neutral tones of your go-to fall wardrobe.<\/p>","name":"Shop for Transitional Pieces","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#1_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-like-a-pro-2.jpg"}]},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#2_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"

Thinking ahead to next year will help you make the most of your end of summer clothes shopping. Because retailers are turning over their summer inventory to make room for upcoming fall and winter fashions, this is a great time to stock your closet with basics for next year. No matter how styles change in a year, be sure to pick up wardrobe fundamentals like light fabrics, beach basics and accessories from versatile stores like J.Crew<\/strong><\/a><\/span> and you\u2019ll be fully stocked and ready for next summer.<\/p>","name":"Stock up for Next Year"},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#3_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"

Just like some credit card companies offer per-purchase reward points or other incentives, many retailers reward their customers with free shipping offers, bonus rewards, store credit and more. So before you hit the big end of summer sales, check out the reward programs offered and make the most of every dollar spent.<\/p>","name":"Make the Most of Loyalty Rewards","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#3_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-like-a-pro-3.jpg"}]},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#4_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"

Every retailer wants to spread the word about their products. The best way to do that is to encourage shoppers to refer their friends and many retails offer rewards for referrals. The other great part about shopping with friends online is that you can comparison shop and see who can get the best deal on a specific item. A little friendly competition has never been so rewarding!<\/p>","name":"Invite Your Friends"},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#5_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"

The shopping cart is your friend. You can fill your cart with dream goods and amazing bargains at will and then carefully cull it down before you check out. Don\u2019t think of your cart as a place to put your purchases, think of it as a place to put potential purchases. It\u2019s not an impulse buy if you don\u2019t actually buy it! When you review your shopping cart before checking out, you might be surprised by how easy it can be to combine items and deals to get more of what you want for less.<\/p>","name":"Don\u2019t Fear Commitment"},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#6_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"

There are fewer than 120 shopping days until Christmas. Now is the time to pad out your holiday shopping list with awesome end of summer deals. The end of summer is a great time to shop for summer-weight clothes, linens and towels at huge savings. With the kind of low prices you can find by shopping a summer sale, you\u2019ll save enough to get yourself a little something special too!<\/p>","name":"Shop Now For the Holidays","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#6_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-like-a-pro-4.jpg"}]},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#7_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"

The end of summer means the start of school. This is the time to find all the back-to school goods for your kids while you shop for yourself. Concentrate your shopping at department stores like Walmart and you can find great whole-purchase coupons when you buy everything from socks to snacks.<\/p>","name":"Shop for the Family"},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#8_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"

Did you fall in love with an item that just never seems to drop in price, even during the best end of summer sales? If you know you\u2019ll wear it and love it, don\u2019t be afraid to buy the occasional full price item among all your summer deals. Some of our top retailers, like Gap<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, offer price adjustments so that if an item you purchase goes on sale right after you buy it, you can get that deal after all.<\/p>","name":"Watch for Price Adjustments"},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-end-of-summer-sales-pro\/#9_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"

When it comes to saving money, you can never save too much. If you know how to work it, it is possible to find a coupon for almost every product and service out there. Groupon<\/strong><\/a><\/span> offers the best daily deals and coupons for your local retailers, restaurants and service providers and can save you up to 70%. Now that\u2019s just good math.<\/p>

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