As we soak in the last few weeks of summer, we’re also soaking up some Labor Day sales.
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00:00 Labor Day weekend is known for huge sales,
00:02 especially on summer items and appliances.
00:05 We're looking at where you should be stocking up right now
00:08 and what items you can leave on the shelf till later.
00:11 Here at Lowe's --
00:12 This is kind of the wrap-up of our summer seasons.
00:15 Manager Andrew Clark says this is the weekend
00:18 to grab refrigerators, washers, and dryers.
00:20 The customer gets an additional $100 off on those units.
00:24 Also, grills and smokers like this charbroil.
00:28 And right now for Labor Day, we've got it for $249.
00:31 So they're absolutely a fantastic bargain
00:33 for our customers.
00:34 And outdoor furniture.
00:36 So this is the time to buy patio furniture?
00:38 Absolutely.
00:39 Our patio furniture collections right now are up to 75% off.
00:43 All the major retailers are advertising deals
00:46 to draw you in, from Ashley to Mattress Firm
00:49 to Best Buy and Home Depot.
00:51 Julie Ramholt with dealnews.com says
00:53 it'll be an interesting sales weekend.
00:56 Retailers may try new ways to one-up the competition.
00:59 Different sort of perks added on,
01:01 like extra discounts or even free shipping thresholds.
01:05 She says the categories with the best deals
01:07 will largely be the same as in years past --
01:10 grills, major appliances, mattresses, patio furniture,
01:14 and summer clothing.
01:15 Athletic or casual shoes,
01:16 it'll be a really good time for those.
01:18 And, yes, some people may shop with Christmas in mind.
01:20 We may see some consumers taking advantage
01:22 of these Labor Day sales
01:24 to actually buy gifts for the winter holidays
01:26 and things like that.
01:27 On outdoor and summer items, now is the time to buy.
01:30 For things like tech, TVs, toys, and fall clothing,
01:33 the biggest sales come a bit later,
01:35 with prime big-deal days in October
01:38 and Black Friday in November.
01:40 Dale Bundick was scouring the shelves here at Lowe's.
01:42 Oh, I know I'm gonna do a little bit of shopping.
01:45 They got some good prices, right?
01:46 They do.
01:47 And that way you don't waste your money.
01:49 I'm John Madaris.
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