January Sales: What to Buy and What to Skip
January is full of sales, but not everything is worth buying. Here’s a quick guide to help you shop smart this month.
What to Buy
Fitness Gear With fitness resolutions in full swing, January is the prime time to buy workout equipment, activewear, and gym memberships. Many fitness retailers and studios offer discounts to capitalize on New Year’s health goals.
Winter Clothing Stores start clearing out their winter inventory to make room for spring collections. Coats, boots, sweaters, and scarves are often heavily discounted this month.
Bedding and Linens January is known for “white sales,” where bedding, towels, and other linens are sold at steep discounts. It’s the perfect time to refresh your home essentials.
Holiday Decor Stock up for next year! Christmas trees, ornaments, lights, and wrapping paper are marked down by as much as 70-80%.
Electronics Some electronics, such as TVs and small gadgets, go on sale after the holiday rush. This is especially true for last year’s models, as retailers make room for new releases ahead of spring.
What to Skip
Jewelry With Valentine’s Day around the corner, jewelry prices often rise in January. Wait until mid-February for post-holiday discounts.
Spring Clothing Retailers start rolling out spring collections, but they’ll be full-priced. Hold off until later in the season for markdowns.
Furniture Major furniture sales happen in February during Presidents’ Day and again in the summer. Avoid buying big-ticket items now.
New Tech Tech products announced during January’s CES (Consumer Electronics Show) often lead to price drops for current models—but not until later in the year. Wait a few months for better deals.
Outdoor Gear Patio furniture and grills are still in high demand in warmer regions. You’ll find better deals in late summer when these items go on clearance.
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