The Best Back-to-School Sales, From Laptop Discounts to Dorm Furniture Deals
Whether you're a student bound for college, a teacher stocking up on supplies or a parent shopping for clothing, we've got you covered.
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Summer isn’t over yet — and as students are enjoying every last second of class-free life, now’s an opportune time to stock up on school supplies. Online and brick-and-mortar retailers are slashing prices on everything from clothing and backpacks to paper and tablets, which is why we’ve rounded up the best back-to-school sales.
Pro tip: Take advantage of mass retailers’ curbside pickup options, which allow you to buy online and easily pick up your order at a location near your home, office or school. This shopping method saves you time from browsing in stores, and you can easily return items if you realize one of your purchases (say, furniture that’s slightly too big for a small space) won’t work out.
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From the best laptops on sale to stylish furniture for small spaces, to studying staples such as noise-canceling headphones, to budget-friendly air fryers and espresso makers (because those coffee shop breaks can get pricey), see some of our top product picks as well as the best back-to-school deals to shop online right now.
The Best Back-to-School Tech Deals
AMAZON
The e-comm giant promises major markdowns on laptops, desktops, office supplies, dorm essentials, electronics, toys and more student-friendly essentials.
Amazon
Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds (reg. $279) $169.95 on Amazon.com
BEST BUY
The tech retailer’s Back to School deals event promises discounts on brands such as Apple, Lenovo and Microsoft as well as savings on mini-fridges, sustainable back-to-school essentials, gaming keyboards and mice, electric scooters and more; plus enjoy big savings and limited-time 24-month financing during the Labor Day Appliances Sale through Sept. 14.
HP Envy x360 2-in-1 Touch-Screen Laptop (reg. $800) $500
DELL
From Sept. 1 to 8, save up to $680 off select electronics, including Inspiron 16 and 14 laptops, and G15 Ryzen Edition and Alienware gaming laptops and desktops.
HP
Save up to 75% off select products and free shipping during HP’s early Labor Day sale, plus get an extra 5% off select products $599 and up with code LABORDAY5HP or an extra 10% off select products $1,099 and up with code LABORDAY10HP.
LENOVO
Save up to 67% off Lenovo’s tech doorbusters, including laptops, tablets, headphones, gaming keyboards and mice, and more.
MICROSOFT
Students, teachers and parents can save up to 10% off select tech, including Surface tablets and laptops.
Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 (reg. $600 and up) $570 to $800
SAMSUNG
For a limited time, save $50 to $150 on new Galaxy Z Flip4 smartphones, up to $125 trade-in credit on the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro, up to $200 credit on the Samsung Odyssey Ark screen, up to 25% off the Galaxy Tab S8 tablets, up to 30% off Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Watch 5 bundles and more during Samsung’s online sale. Plus, the brand’s Discover Samsung event promises even more deals from Sept. 12 to 18.
The Best Back-to-School Deals on Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories
BACKCOUNTRY
Backcountry’s summer sale promises up to 50% off outdoor clothing, activewear, gear and accessories.
DSW
Through Aug. 28, save up to 30% off at DSW on select clothing and sneakers from Adidas, Vans, Reebok, Skechers and Puma with code TAKEALAP.
GAP
Save up to 50% off at Gap.com or an extra 60% off when you shop on the app, plus enjoy fall styles starting at $30 and an extra 10% off regular-priced items with coded PERK.
GLASSESUSA
Save up to 50% off and get free shipping during GlassesUSA’s summer clearance sale.
HANNA ANDERSSON
Take up to 30% off everything and up to 60% off sale items at Hanna Andersson’s back-to-school sale.
KOHL’S
Ending Aug. 28, take an extra 20% off at Kohl’s stores and online with code GET20, plus enjoy $10 and under deals on tees.
MACY’S
The Macy’s Ultimate Shopping Event promises an extra 25% off select womenswear, menswear, kids clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, accessories, bed and bath, kitchen and more with code ULTIMATE, plus save 15% off select beauty products.
Macy’s
Crux 3.7-Qt Touchscreen Air Fryer (reg. $100) $63
NEW BALANCE
For a limited time, shop New Balance kids shoes under $75 and enjoy end-of-summer deals on womenswear, menswear and kids clothing.
NIKE
For a limited time, Nike members up to 50% off select footwear, activewear, loungewear and accessories with code STYLE20; the brand’s membership program is free to join.
NET-A-PORTER
Ending Aug. 29, save an extra 15% off sale styles at Net-A-Porter for a total of up to 85% off with code FINAL15.
Mansur Gavriel x Marimekko Printed Tote (reg. $395) $277
NORDSTROM
Nordstrom is price-matching on all of its sale items; plus, shop fashion, beauty and home deals under $50 and $100.
Nordstrom
Rag & Bone Alex High Waist Straight Leg Jeans (reg. $225) $90
OLD NAVY
Shop Old Navy clothing for $10, $15 and $20.
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
For a limited time, save up to 70% off during Saks’ Designer Sale.
The Best Back-to-School Deals on Home Goods and Decor
BED BATH & BEYOND
Through Sept. 30, save up to 60% off college essentials plus 20 percent off every purchase and 3x reward points when you sign up for the retailer’s free College Savings Pass.
Bed Bath & Beyond
Keurig K-Mini Plus Pod Coffee Maker (reg. $110) $88 with discount
CASPER
Ending Sept. 13, save up to $600 off Casper’s mattresses and up to 50% off select items.
CONTAINER STORE
For a limited time at the Container Store, save up to 25% off The Home Edit’s iDesign collection and save 20% off when you buy three or more closet essentials.
DORMIFY
Save an extra 30% off select sale items at Dormify, including bedding, dorm decor, furnishings, storage and accessories with the code EXTRA30.
OFFICE DEPOT
Shop school supplies at Office Depot for up to 60% off.
POTTERY BARN KIDS
Save up to 50% off hundreds of baby and kids furnishings and decor during Pottery Barn Kids’ early Labor Day sale.
POTTERY BARN TEEN
Save up to 70% off PB Teen‘s home furnishings and decor, up to 60% off on backpacks and lunch boxes and up to 30% off hundreds of dorm items.
SOCIETY6
Save 25 to 40% off Society6‘s back-to-school essentials for a limited time.
STAPLES
Get school supplies at Staples for as low as 50 cents and up to 66% off tech.
TARGET
The mass retailer’s back-to-school deals include school supplies starting at 25 cents, teacher supplies starting at $3, backpacks starting at $15, 30% off toddler and kids leggings, kids uniforms starting at $5, dorm room storage starting at $3 and more discounts.
URBAN OUTFITTERS
Save up to 25% off BDG Jeans and select bedding at Urban Outfitters.
VISTAPRINT
Through Sept. 5, save 30% off Vistaprint’s customizable back-to-school essentials, including kids name labels, notebooks, note cards, sticky notes, notepads, foam boards, tote bags and more.
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