Between Labor Day and Halloween – 7 Sales You Can’t Miss

(KMDL-FM) The clock and the calendar now have us a week deep into September. The weatherman keeps hinting that cooler weather is coming. But that's just wishful thinking. Here we are discussing what we know to be true. What goes on sale between Labor Day and Halloween, and why shopping now could help you beat inflation at Christmas.

Why Are September and October Great Months for Shoppers in Louisiana?

American retailers are in a state of transition. They would like to move the summer merchandise off the store shelves so they can replace it with holiday merchandise. They would rather sell it to you than put it away for another year.

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In retail discussions, it makes sense. For the consumer, this practice saves money, especially if you know what you're looking to purchase. There are seven particular products and categories of products that September and October bring out the lowest prices of the year.

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How savvy shoppers can benefit is by snapping up these deals now for either gift-giving over the holidays, or if you live in the Gulf South, you can still get a lot of use out of those items.

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You see, while the rest of the country is concerned with fall foliage, we're passing through the peak of the Hurricane Season on September 10th, and not anticipating a low temperature in the 60s for at least another four weeks.

How Does Louisiana Geographic Location Enhance Fall Retail Savings?

This means here along I-10 and I-20, we've still got another 90 days to use a lot of these seasonal items. If you love being outside, you'll save money. If you want to improve your home, you'll save money. If you want to improve what you eat, you'll save money. And finally, if you're not sleeping well, you can save some money on items that will help with that.

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Let's take a look now at the list. We have these broken down into general categories of what goes on sale during the first few weeks of fall. I think you'll like what you can save money on right now.