After a long summer, Labor Day is finally here. You might have last minute vacation plans or plan to stay in town. If you are staying in town then you can take advantage of last minute deals. For retailers, Labor Day signals the change of the seasons. This seasonal change can mean big savings in your pocket. This is a good time to shop for many items.
Home
Labor Day is a big three day weekend and that means you have more time for home projects. Home improvement retailers know this and they offer many incentives for you to come and shop for all your project needs. Some of the notable deals will be:
Appliances – If you are in the market for new appliances Memorial Day and Labor Day are your best bets for appliance sales and deals. The sales typically start on the Thursday before the weekend and that is when you have the best selection and service. Don’t forget to check manufacturers’ websites to see if they have any special promotions or rebates in addition to the store sales.
Paint – Painting projects are also popular on three day weekends. So this weekend look for sales or rebates on paint. Both interior and exterior paint will be on sale. And if you haven’t painted in a while you will appreciate the new paints with low odor that go on with less coats.
Cars
If you have been looking for a new car, this is the time to buy. Dealers need to make room for all the new 2011 models so they will make you a deal on the new 2010 models. Not only can you expect good pricing, you can also expect a good selection. So you can get the car you want for the best price. If you wait later in the year, you will have to settle on whatever car is left.
Summer Items
Labor Day weekend is last call for anything summer. Stores are ready to bring in Halloween and Christmas items so summer needs to go.
Home Items – You can pick up summer décor and home items for rock bottom prices. And just because they are from a summer collection doesn’t mean they only have to be used in the summer. Linens and bedding in neutral colors can be used year round.
Clothing – It’s still hot, so don’t forget about swimwear and summer clothing. Whatever is left is heavily discounted. Shoes, handbags and accessories are also on sale. And with the mild Atlanta climate, you can wear many summer styles well into fall.
School Supplies
All the kids are back in school now. With Metro-Atlanta schools starting so early, most retailers had their back to school sales in July and August. They featured many deals on pens, glue and crayons. But if what you wanted wasn’t on their sale list, then this is the time for you to buy. Office supply and discount retailers are marking down and clearing out the remaining school supply items. You can take advantage of clearance sales with up to 75% off.
Coupons
With all the sales this weekend, retailers will also be featuring many coupons. You can buy sale items and then use a coupon to save even more. Check out TheShoppingQueen.com for all the coupons starting today and through the weekend.