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BE SMART ABOUT YOUR CLOTHES SHOPPING
BUILDING OR ENHANCING YOUR OUTFITS
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STICK TO YOUR BUDGET
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KNOW WHEN TO BUY
According to research sales happen on patterns and can be predictable.
Using sales, consumers can save big What are consumers?
WHEN IS THE BEST DAY TO SHOP ONLINE? The answer depends on what you are looking
for. ShopItToMe.com, a San Francisco company that analyzes more than 750,000 sales items a year from more than 200 online retailers. By running averages, the company found the following patterns: Mondays: Shoppers can save nearly 50% on men’s and women’s
dress pants, and about 55% on sunglasses. Tuesdays: Expect to save more than 40% on men’s apparel. Wednesdays: Shoppers save about 40% on shoes and children’s
clothes. Thursdays: Save 36% on handbags. Fridays: Pay 42% less for jewelry, belts and scarves. Saturdays: Lingerie (37% off) and jackets/outerwear (51% off). Sundays: Swimsuits (52% off).
BEST DAY OF THE YEAR TO SHOP?
December 26 Retailers are placing sales to move all the
extras they ordered for the holiday Be mindful of the returns December 27-28 will not be as busy but
expect a lot of picked through items
BUYING SHOES?
November and April. Check for November sales at big-box
retailers, which need to make room for winter boots and shoes.
Athletic shoe stores often offer great sales in April, when non-serious runners start hitting the pavement again.
JEANS?
October right after the post-back-to-school sales
During the fall season, fashion forward people will be seeking the latest trends
Jeans are not usually the trend so demand is down
SUPPLY AND DEMAND
When the demand is up so are prices When the demand is low so are the
prices What about supply?
When would be the best time to save money on swim wear?
MORE ON SAVING MONEY CLOTHES SHOPPING
Visit: http://business.time.com/2012/10/26/the-best-times-to-buy-clothing/
KNOW WHERE TO SHOP
Complete a T-chart on types of stores and sales with the descriptions of each pg. 378-380 (BLS)Type of Store or Sale Description
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