Back to school shopping: The best deals will be on clothes that have an additional percentage off. Why? because after Labor Day, new markdowns will be taken so you may get the same discount sooner, if the item is, for example, marked an addtional 25 or 40 percent off the last price. As for school supplies, buy them on sale or clearance but buy now because in another week everything will be back to regular price not to be discounted until July 2010, with a few exceptions.

Jos. A. Bank: Buy one regularly-priced men's suit, sport coat or tuxedo at 50 percent off and get a second one for 70 percent off. The deal is good online too.

State Fair: I'v heard that some vendors discount stuff on the last day so they have to haul less home. Is it true? If you're at the fair Monday, try it and report back to me. I'll offer a prize of $25 to the best verifiable deal if you call me at 612-673-7633 or email me at jewoldt@startribune.com.

Saks Off Fifth in Gaviidae Minneapolis just got in a Burberry shipment with scarves, hats, umbrellas and headbands. Even better, take an additional 25 percent off through Monday.

Thrift stores: Save 50 percent off storewide on Labor Day at nonprofit thrifts such as Arc's Value Village (Richfield, New Hope and Brooklyn Center) and Goodwill (red and black tags exempted). For profit thrifts such as Savers, Unique and Valu Thrift also have the deal.

Outlet malls: Albertville has a number of weekend deals:

Adidas
Now - Sept 30
Buy One, Get One 50% Off of Equal or Lesser Value
See store for more details.
Aerosoles
Now - Sept 9
Stock Up Sale
Buy 2 pairs, take 20% off*
Buy 3 pairs, take 25% off*
Buy 4 pairs, take 30% off*
*off entire purchase; not valid on clearance items $29.99 and below
Alfred Dunner
Aug 3 - Sept 30
30% off Alfred Dunner signature handbags
Banana Republic Factory Store
Now - Sept 10
40% off select styles
Promotion is subject to change. See store for details.
Bose
Now - Sept 7
Save 10% on Companion® 5, 3 & 2 computer speakers
Save 10% on Bose® in-ear, on-ear and around-ear headphones
Purchase a pair of QuietComfort®3 noise-cancelling headphones and receive an additional rechargeable battery as a Free gift with purchase ($49 value)
Aug 9 - Sept 7
Save $300 on a 321® GSX DVD home entertainment system
Offer does not apply to Factory Renewed product
Aug 1 - Sept 30
Purchase a Wave® music system or Wave® radio II and receive a premium backlit remote as a Free gift with purchase ($39 value)
Offer does not apply to Factory Renewed product
Carter's
Sept 4 - 7
Take an extra 30% off clearance merchandise
Now - Sept 2
50% off Baby Sale
Get a limited edition Carter's diaper bag for just $10 with any $50 or more purchase.
Earn a $10 gift check with each $25 you spend now through Sept 13*.
Buy a limited edition plush for just $4 each. All proceeds benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society*.
*See store for details.
Converse
Sept 3 - 7
Footwear - Buy One Get One 1/2 Off All Footwear
Sept 3 - 7
Buy One Get One 50% off All Footwear
2 for $20 Tees
Buy One Get One 50% off Socks
Crocs
July 31 - Sept 7
BOGO 50% Off - Summer Sandal Sale
Buy One Get One 50% Off select summer styles for women, men and kids
See store for details
Dressbarn
Aug 28 - Oct 12
Fall Sweater Sale - Buy One, Get One 50% off
Eddie Bauer Outlet
Aug 15 - Sept 15
Stock Up Sale
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off on Jeans, Khakis, T-Shirts and More
Harry & David
Sept 4 - 7
Snack Party Packs – 30% Off
Gift Box Truffles – Buy 1 and get the 2nd Free
Pepper & Onion Relish Case Sale – 30% Off
Hartstrings
Now - Sept 7
50%-70% Off Spring and Summer Collections
Plus, New Arrivals 25%-30% Off
Jockey
Aug 6 - Sept 8
$9.99 and under – Road Trip to Savings Sale
$3.99 – Women's Tank Tops
$5.99 each – No Panty Line Promise and Minis bottoms
$9.99 each – Women's 3pk Classic and Elance Underwear Collections
$6.99 – Men's Boxers
$9.99 – Men's Elance Underwear Collection; Men's Classics 3pk Briefs; Men's Performance T's and Mesh Shorts (select styles)
40% off All Women's and Girls Bras (including sports bras); Men's Go Underwear Collection
Jones New York
Sept 4 - 7
Entire Stock of Missy and Petite denim -$29.99
JNY Collection Groups - $19.99 select styles
Kenneth Cole
Sept 3 - 8
30%-70% off original prices
Select styles excluded
Kids Supercenter
Aug 6 - Sept 7
70% off selected fall clearance.
Kitchen Collection
Aug 4 - 31
Gadget of the Month: Free set of Mini Serving Tongs with the purchase of a set of 2 Stainless Steel Tongs
Feature of the Month: Free 7 Piece Presto Canning Set (value $14.99) with the purchase of any Presto Pressure Canner
Best Deals:
- 75% Off Summer Acrylic Drinkware, Dishes and Serveware
- 33% Off George Foreman Indoor Outdoor Grill (Now $79.97 – Was $119.99)
- Save 20% on Hamilton Beach Non-stick Bakeware in sets of 2
- Only $19.97 for your choice of T-fal Giant Fry Pan or Family Double Griddle
Sept 4 - 7
Take an additional 20% Off Clearance Merchandise.
Buy a reusable Kitchen Collection shopping bag for $.99 and get 10% off everything you put in the bag
Sept 1 - 30
$20.00 Off Tassimo 1000 Brewer (003-45674)
Sept 1 - Oct 12:
50% Off Kitchen Collection Apple Peeling Machine 25% Off Presto Tilt Griddle (003-37219)
$20.00 Instant Rebate on KitchenAid Cookware Sets
20% Off Select Small Appliances by Hamilton Beach, KitchenAid, Presto and More (models vary by store)
Only $89.97 for 14 Piece Cutlery Set by KitchenAid (compare at $129 -$149)
20% Off Kitchen Collection covered cake pans
L'eggs Hanes Bali Playtex
Aug 12 - Sept 8
Bali/Playtex/Barely There/Wonderbra bras $15.99 each when you buy 3 or more
Clearance 50% off
Champion Buy 1 get 1 50% off
Shapewear and Go Figure Buy 1 get 1 50% off
Lane Bryant Outlet
Sept 3 - 7
5 Pocket Denim - $24.99 (reg. $39.50)
Clearance - 50% off lowest ticketed price
Short sleeve tees $9.99 (reg, $19.50)
Activewear and sleepwear 40% off ticket price. Selected Styles.
Le Creuset
Sept 1 - 30
Fall Sale
Buy More, Save More on All Le Creuset & Screwpull Products & Thiers Issard Cutlery*
Buy $125, Get 25% Off
Buy $200, Get 30% Off
Buy $300, Get 35% Off
*Offer cannot be combined with any other discount or sale price. Some new items may be excluded from discount. Offer not valid towards the purchase of gift certificates. Offer is based on pre-tax total of your transaction.
Le Gourmet Chef
Aug 1 - 31
Calphalon Unison Cookware: to introduce the New Calphalon Unison Cookware, Purchase $199.99 of the Unison Cookware and receive a Free 7pc Utensil Set (valued at $60) as a bonus. Purchase $399.99 or more and receive a Free Double Bonus of a 7pc Utensil Set (Valued at $60) and a Unison 5QT Oven Set ( $215 Value ).
Maidenform
Sept 3 - 7
Take 60% Off select Bras
Take 60% Off select Shapewear
Take 60% off select Sleepwear
Take an Additional 60% Off all Clearance Merchandise
Discount taken off the lowest ticket Outlet price
Select Panties 5 for $10.00 - while supplies last
Nike Factory Store
Aug 27 - Sept 9
Select men's tee shirts 2 for $20
Select men's shorts 20% - 30% off
Select women's shorts 20% off
Men's and Women's Livestrong apparel 20% off
Select men's golf polo's 30% off
Select men's caps now $9.99, while supplies last
Select boy's tee shirts 2 for $16
Select soccer equipment 20% off
Select baseball equipment 30% off, while supplies last
See store for details
Aug 27 - 30
Take an additional 20% off select men's, women's and kids footwear
See store for details.
Nine West
Sept 4 - 7
Sandal Collection 50% -70% off – Price as marked
Buy One, Get One 50% off – Excluding Sandals
Clearance $14.99
PacSun
Now – Sept 8
Bullhead Skinny Jeans
Guys $24.99 each when you buy 2 or more
Girls $19.99 each when you buy 2 or more
Select styles. Single item purchases are priced as marked. Discount taken at register. All rights reserved.
Petite Sophisticate Outlet
Sept 3 - 7
5 Pocket Denim - $24.99 (reg. $39.50)
Career Separates - 40% off ticket price. Selected Styles
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store
Aug 27 - Sept 9
Fall Denim Try-On Event
Save 15% off your entire purchase when you try on any denim bottoms
Offer available in-store only. This offer is not valid for the purchase of gift cards nor charitable product, and cannot be applied to previously purchased merchandise. This offer has no cash value and is not valid for in-store purchases only: Phone, mail and e-mail orders will not be accepted. Items vary by location.
Sunglass Hut International
Aug 31 - Sept 7
- Semi-Annual Designer Sale -- savings of 30% to 50% off. Select skus.
- Additional 50% Select Clearance
- 20% off Regular Price Arnette, Bolle, Vogue Sunglasses
Tommy Hilfiger
July 24 - Sept 7
Receive 30% - 50% off* during fall sale
*Original Company Stores price. Valid on select items.
Yankee Candle
Sept 4 - 17
2 for $12 - 10oz Tumbler Candles (or $8 each)
2 for $20 - Halloween Medium Jar Candles (or $12 each)
2 for $25 - All Reeds (or $15 each)
Sale $5 - Regular Tartburners
50% Off Giftsets
Sept 4 - 7
Sale $5 - 3pack Summer Escape Car Gels
Aug 21 - Sept 3
3 for $25 - All Medium Candle Jars (or $12 each)
3 for $10 - All Large Candle Trays (or $5 each)
3 for $5 - Select Single Car Jars (or $2.99 each)
2 for $25 - All Reed Diffusers
50% Off Giftsets
While supplies last, see store for details