When you walk into a store to find that the items you want to buy are discounted or discover a surprise sale, for most it is a sign of a rewarding shopping experience.
In a study commissioned by the bingo site Gala Bingo, 2,000 women were asked about their shopping habits in order to find out what they liked best about shopping.
It found that more than one in five (22%) prefer to shop in stores with loyalty programs and discounts, and that around 28% buy their clothes mainly on the main street and another fifth (18%) exclusively.
Whether you’re an online regular or sticking to the high street, retail expert and industry insider Deirdre McGettrick shares her top tips for getting the best deals on shopping tours.
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If you shop at the right time, you are more likely to come across a sale
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Follow brands on social media for the latest sales
Most online retail brands are really active on social media.
Sometimes they post information about specials and promotions to their followers on social media first before doing so elsewhere.
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Shop on the right days
Online retailers are rolling out some of their best deals Wednesday through Friday, according to studies. Hence, waiting to do your shopping during this time can be a great money-saving hack.
Follow influencers and bloggers for discount codes
Sometimes brands give bloggers and influencers their own unique discount codes to share with their fans that you normally wouldn’t find on websites. So it’s worth following their accounts to see if you discover any savings opportunities.
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Shop in incognito mode
Online sites often use cookies to keep track of your online activities.
They can then use this information to set up dynamic pricing for you, which means you may see a higher price for the same item than someone visiting a retail website for the first time.
To prevent this, make your online purchases in the “incognito” mode of your browser so that it cannot track your surfing.
Alternatively, you can clear your cache and cookies every time you search for an article online.
Note the threshold for free shipping
Some online retailers offer free shipping when you purchase items above a certain threshold.
When you find yourself nearing the free shipping threshold, spending a little more on products can reduce your total bill so you almost qualify for the savings.
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