What Store Has the BEST Clearance?

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It’s Day 3 of Hip2Save’s Birthday Week! 🥳 

We’re officially halfway through Hip2Save’s birthday week and our week of giveaways. The comments have been flooding in, and we can’t wait to keep the party going! 🎉

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During our birthday giveaway, all you have to do is comment for a chance to win. This format is just like our monthly reader giveaway and makes for some great conversation among our Hip2Save community. The giveaway prompt posts will be going live each day now through Friday, and your comment will get you entered to win that day’s prize. Easy peasy!

Today, we’ve got five $25 Amazon eGift cards up for grabs. We love a good clearance find, so we want to know your go-to place to find the best markdowns. Comment now through Sunday, June 29th 11:59 PM MT for your chance to win.

We want to hear from you! 

Today’s Birthday Giveaway Question:

Which store’s clearance section is your favorite, and why?

Share in the comments section below for our Hip community to read. By leaving a comment, you are entering to win a $25 Amazon eGift card!


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How to Enter:


  • Comment Below: Share your favorite store to shop for clearance deals.
  • Duration: The commenting entry period starts on Wednesday, 6/25/25 at 7 AM MT and ends on Sunday, 6/29/25 at 11:59 PM MT.
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Winners will be contacted by Tuesday, July 1st with the details of their Amazon eGift Card.

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Here’s where our Hip team is shopping for clearance…

“I really don’t have the patience for store clearance and will just filter sales/deals online if I need something and want to try and get a good deal. That said, you can normally catch me at the Target Christmas clearance section. It’s the perfect time for me to stock up on pretty wrapping paper, ribbons, gift boxes, etc. that I would never pay full price for and then I know I’m all stocked up for the next year when it quickly rolls around.– Sara

“KOHL’S!! I get to save big on brands that aren’t eligible for coupons for the boys like UA and Nike and adidas, AND I get to upgrade my wardrobe and get the styles I loved so much when they were full-price but on clearance! It’s not always packed full of out-of-season items either! And when they do the extra 50% off, deals are INSANE!!”  – Jenna P

“Target is my fav store to shop for clearance home goods and holiday merch (Christmas & Halloween specifically). I only buy holiday merch when it goes on clearance. Followed by Books A Million! They always have tons of sale books (even newer ones), board games, toys, and giftable items perfect for even picky teens! – Liz

“I love checking out the clearance sections at nurseries. In most cases, some fresh soil, a little trim and a good feed/watering is all it takes to perk those plants right back up. And that means I can buy more. 😉🪴 – Cass

“I have only ever shopped it online, but Walmart Clearance finds constantly blow my mind. I’ve gotten so many insane steals under $5 and $10 for great products. Entire outfits, shoes, bags, kitchen accessories, beauty, you name it.

Another one isn’t exactly a store, but a yearly find…the clearance beauty/skincare sets right after Christmas! (At Target, Walmart, Ulta, etc.) So many beauty sets are already amazing value and because they tend to have holiday packaging or Christmas themes, you can get the same great products/formulas for way less. – Monica

“Anthropologie clearance is my weakness. Specifically the in-store when it’s an additional half off. The candles and cute clothing are fantastic there. 🥰🥰🥰 – Lina

“I’m with Lina on the Anthropologie clearance. I’ve bought $200-$300 dresses for $15. I shop it online and live for the extra 50% off. However, I need to take two of those dresses into the store to have the security tags removed so I can wear them somewhere besides the house! 🤣 I also love the clearance at Draper James, ASOS, and Walmart. – Cara

“I loooooooove Old Navy clearance!!! I seriously go and find the best deals! Most of the time I buy something for someone else because the price was so good (hello, $2.99 jeans!!)” – Alli

“You can frequently find me trolling the clearance sections at every store I visit, but I find particularly great deals at HomeGoods/TJ Maxx/Marshalls stores.” – Kelli

“I second (or third, or fourth 😉) the Target clearance—especially the after-Christmas clearance!

Probably seems strange, but I enjoy checking out the clearance at our Kroger store. It’s a “marketplace” store, so we have groceries, clothing, home goods, etc. Sometimes things are on clearance because they’re seasonal, packaging changes, store resets, etc. I always try to do a quick run-through of the area on a shopping trip to see if anything catches my eye. I don’t spend a lot of time digging through the items, though (but they have it pretty well organized that you don’t necessarily have to dig either!) I’ve found name-brand kids’ games for $1 or $2, kitchen organization items for a few dollars, and some pantry dry good items that still had 6+ months left on them that were seasonally packaged! 🙌 ” – Jessica T.


YES same as Jessica! I love DIP brand clothes LOL! And ours has had a lot of clearance lately. I put together a fantastic baby gift with clearance diapers, baby products, and a bumbo chair for like $20 the other day for one of my husband’s coworkers and the plant/flower clearance is always good at my store.” – Lina

Target Toy Clearance End Cap

We can’t wait to hear where you all are shopping for clearance steals!

Stay tuned for more Hip Birthday giveaway posts all week long! 🎉 Until then, let’s get back to the deals…


About the writer:

Emily obtained her Bachelor's degrees from Clarkson University with 5 years of content writing experience specializing in health, beauty, fashion, home, & living frugally. Connect with Emily on LinkedIn


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Comments 622

  1. Shannon Olney

    Kohl’s!!!

  2. Rachel

    Oldnavy, hands down!

  3. Nessie

    Walgreens! Sometimes you can get 90% off which is hard to beat!

  4. hip2trade

    Walmart clearance is the best especially right after a holiday. 🙂

  5. Ann

    Kohl’s

  6. Marie

    Target used to be my favorite because they would go to 90% off. They are still my favorite even though my store doesn’t go to 90% anymore, mainly because they have a clearly defined area for clearance in each section and the signs are easy to read. It’s also pretty well maintained and the clearance area isn’t junky like other stores.

  7. Priscilla Anderson

    Target and CVS. Quick and easy!

  8. B Mattison

    I love our grocery stores clearance section at Tops. I have to always check it. I have scored amazing deals there. Most recently was Cascade Power Wash tablets super cheap. It was about 80% off. I even got Dawn dish soap, the kind that pours from the bottom, for .30. Not only that, I also walk around every outer section of the store to score great markdowns on meats, produce, and dairy, even ice cream at times.

  9. jen

    For me, it’s Kohl’s by far. I always swing through the clearance sections when I have additional percent-off coupons on my account. Easiest and best way to stock up on seasonal or holiday merchandise (so you’re ready for next year’s celebration) or to pick up an item or two for daily use (hand towels, throw rugs, etc.). I’m a clearance-section shopper at heart, and I’m grateful for all the opportunities from grocery stores to department stores to hardware stores. I know all the “secret” locations!

  10. Kiley

    Kohls for clothes-extra 50% off great for kids stock up!
    Target for toys
    Hobby lobby for stuff I don’t need but love looking through for home decor and crafting

  11. paigec

    Target

  12. Lisa

    Kohls for sure. When they have their 50% off clerance proces I am there. You get the 50% off name brand too. My kids don’t have to buy and school clothes for school after that trip and I am a sneaker hoarder after too. Best time to buy at kohls on clearance

  13. Paige

    Petco. Sometimes fine 50c. Food I can donate to my local shelter

  14. Karen

    I actually like Kroger clearance sections. I have gotten some stuff that was clearanced because there was no room on the shelf. Foodsaver machine for $35.00 when the same identical one was selling around $80.00. Walmart too occasionally has decent clearance section. Meijer too

    • Irene

      My favorite place to cruise for bargains is Kroger, too! There’s one store that doesn’t seem to manage stock well so any overstock is marked down. Pro-tip: digital and physical coupons still apply! And don’t forget to check rebate apps like ibotta and Fetch for added savings!

  15. Rose Rodriguez

    target hand down, i remember the good old days when they let the clearance go 90% off, hip2save saved me so much money with the clearance updates!

  16. Emccall

    where it says an editional percent off already clearanced items! exspecially under armour

  17. Alicia

    Meijer clearance is my favorite! They often have an additional percentage off their clearance items.

  18. NICOLE M CASTELLANI

    Target used to be my go to for clearance, but it’s almost non-existent at my stores. Now I love hitting up Hobby Lobby, I can always find great clearance decor and toys for my granddaughters.

  19. Dee

    Sam’s Club clearance deals are the bomb. We will watch clothes go down to their lowest price.

  20. Jess

    I check the clearance section of every store I go too! Actually cannot choose a favorite 😂

  21. Tena

    H&M!

  22. Kris I.

    I love going through Target’s clearance!

  23. Brenda

    Target!

  24. Laura

    Kohl’s when they do the extra 50%

  25. Marissa

    I don’t get to Walgreens as often as I’d like to, but when I do go I love those orange tags!

  26. jade hansen

    Walgreens!!! But I also love dollar general extra 50% off sales!!

  27. Rachel F.

    The grocery meat markdowns. I also love seeing what Kohls has.

  28. Isabella K

    Walgreens for sure, sometimes I can find items on clearance for a few cents!

  29. Laura J

    Marshalls and TJ Maxx, their clearance on top of their already discounted prices rock

  30. Haley

    Definitely Walmart! Snagged a diapers for a bargain last night!

  31. Loretta Barnett

    I will check out the clearance section at about any store I go to, but Kohls is my favorite. If you get it just right with the percent off plus coupons you can get some awesome deals.

  32. HeartSnatcher

    Walmart and Walgreens for holiday deals.

  33. Lori Erf

    It used to be Kohl’s but lately (maybe in the past 2-ish years) my local Kohls has been a huge disappointment! I would say Hobby Lobby has brought me the most amazing finds lately! I’m always checking clearance everywhere I go, though!

  34. LaDonna

    Right now, I’ve been having the best luck at pop shelf

  35. LaToya H.

    Definitely Old Navy Clearance!

  36. Laura

    Walmart

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    My faves are woot (i check that daily), proozy, old navy, jd sports and gap factory outlet

  38. KD

    Target is my favorite 🙂

  39. Kim

    I think Kohl’s clearance is amazing, when they have the additional 50% off!

  40. MEGAN KLOMP

    Going, Going, Gone! Name brand sports gear for a couple of dollars… yes, please!

  41. Joni

    If I am in store, I love Target Clearance…. although lately, it has been harder to find at my store. I love Kohl’s Clearance online and lately Amazon Haul!

  42. Liz B.

    The clearance sales at 1/2 of 1/2 off are amazing! I score name brand clothing, new-with-tags at low, low prices. They have a special sale beginning every Friday. Although they are only in 7 midwestern states, their clearance tags make it worthwhile to stop in regularly.

  43. Kim

    Kohl’s when they have 50% off clearance. Then you can get discounts on name brands!!

  44. Rachel

    When I lived near a Kroger, I loved their clearance aisle. I would score so many awesome foods and diapers for amazing prices. I check out Walmart’s clearance, which can be good sometimes. I’ve learned our HomeGoods discounts holiday items 50% off the day after the holiday — and then the prices go on a higher “clearance” price the next day.

  45. Florencia Aulet Davis

    Target has the best clearance deals! Great stuff, name brands, and I love their stuff! After holidays I get excited to stock up!

  46. Kristen

    So many great clearance spots but I will say CVS after a holiday as I can get candy on sale, a stuffed animal for my dog, little extra treats for the hubby and kids.

  47. Hipgrandma

    Target and Kohl’s for me, although the Kohl’s deals haven’t been as good for a while

  48. Melissa Simpson

    Walmart, because it has been so easy to find everything in one area!

  49. AM Tami

    Target’s clearance especially after the holidays!

  50. Nicole

    Kohls, you can get some cheap stuff!

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