General Fashion deals

We are pretty sure that the Next 'Mid-Season' sale is going to happen next week. Next is trying to keep a lid on the actual details of the sale, but we've done some digging and one lucky phone call has revealed it could be this weekend (Sat 25 Sep and Sun 26 Sep) online and in-store. We believe that the sale could see 50-80% discounts on items ranging from footwear, handbags, furniture and more. Here's what we've found...

1. Customer Services thinks it might happen

MSE Anjali put in a cheeky call to customer services, who let it slip that they think the sale will be this weekend (25-26 Sep). 

2. Next is recruiting for sales staff

Next is recruiting for temporary helpers for its 'Mid-Season' sale on its careers website. It says that staff will most likely be needed for Fri 24 Sep and Sat 25 Sep, which can only mean one thing... 

3. It happened this time last year 

In 2020, the sale started on 17 Sep to 23 Sep and it happened at a similar time in both 2018 and 2019.

You can check with your local store before turning up early to avoid disappointment (find your nearest). 

4. VIP booking slots have been released

MSE Tony's wife has already received her email to book her VIP pre-sale slot for this week.  

Here is a list of tips to keep in mind during the sale: 

1. If buying online, Next turns off its Save Bag and Save for Later features, so make sure if you really want something you buy it straightaway otherwise the item you want might sell out without you realising. 

2. Because of the big discounts in Next sales, there is a strong likelihood things will sell out fast so make sure you plan what you would like to buy in advance and then during the sale you can check if that item is discounted. Bookmark the tabs that contain the items you are hoping to buy if buying online. 

3. Don't buy just because it's cheap, only buy if you really need it. 

See our Shopping Secrets guide for more tips like this.

If you go online to VoucherCodes you can get a code for 30% off most items online at Adidas, until 11.59pm on Thu 30 Sep. What's more, the code also works on the already-reduced Adidas outlet*. The code won't work on some items – they'll be marked as 'excluded from all promotional discounts and offers'.

Delivery's £3.99 or free if you're spending over £25. However, if you join Adidas' free loyalty scheme 'Creators Club', there's no minimum threshold so you won't pay for delivery regardless of how much you spend. See what else Creators Club gets you. 

Here are some strong examples we found when we checked the outlet on Tue 17 Aug:

• Women's short sleeve running top* – £8.74 (was £12.48, reduced from £24.95)
• Men's Nutasca t-shirt* – £10.49 (was £14.98, reduced from £29.95)
• Women's Superstar shoes* – £31.48 (were £44.97, reduced from £89.95)
  
• Men's running trainers* – £34.99 (were £49.98, reduced from £99.95)

For more like this, see our Summer Sales page.

Outdoor clothing retailer The North Face is running an 'up to 50% off' sale online and in store (find your nearest). Delivery's free. We've asked The North Face when the sale is likely to end but we haven't yet heard back – we'll update you here once we find out.

Selected lines are included across men's, women's and kids' clothing, as well as bags and footwear. While 50% is the maximum discount, all the sale items we browsed were at least 30% off.

Here are some strong examples we found when we checked on Fri 9 Jul:

• Men's mountain athletics t-shirt – £17.50 (was £35)
• Kids' box crew hoodie – £25 (was £50)
• Women's cropped hoodie – £32.50 (was £65)
• Borealis classic backpack – £45 (was £90)
• Women's activist 'future light' shoes – £62.50 (were £125)
• Men's ultra fastpack IV 'future light' shoes – £77.50 (were £155)

As is the nature of sales, stock is limited, so go quick if there's something in particular you're after. If you're looking for more like this, see our Summer Sales round-up.

If you go online to River Island* you can get up to 60% off in the summer sale across all categories, including womenswear, menswear and kids'. Delivery's £4 or free if you're spending £50 or more. 

When we checked on Tue 29 Jun, there were over 3,200 items included in the sale and although the sale is billed as 'up to 60% off', we found some items with a higher discount. Here are some strong examples we found:

• Mens' red shorts* - £6 (were £26)
• Girl's floral top and skirt outfit* - £7 (was £22)
• Men's light blue skinny jeans* - £12 (were £40)
• Women's black floral mini dress* - £12 (was £28)
• Boys black sweatshirt outfit* - £12 (was £30)
• Women's animal print playsuit* - £19 (was £48)

We've asked River Island when the sale is likely to end but we haven't yet heard back, so go quick if there's something in particular you're after. 

If you're looking for more like this, see our Summer Sales round-up.

If you download the free Gap+ loyalty app (Apple iOS or Android) and register a few details, you'll be allocated a unique 'Gap+ ID' code, which entitles you to 5% off most Gap purchases. The 5% can even be stacked with other codes for a bumper saving.

In store, it's valid on both full-price and sale items in all standalone stores and concessions (but not Gap Outlet). Simply show your Gap+ ID at the till.

Online, it's only valid on full-price items. Just enter your unique Gap+ ID code from the app.

Gap regularly has 30%-40% off codes available via its website, normally valid both online and in stores, so with this extra 5% off you can make some hefty savings.

If you’re a Totum card holder, log in to your account to get a code for 10% off online at Timberland*.

If you're not already signed up to H&M's free loyalty scheme, you can join via the H&M app* or website*, and you'll get 10% off plus free delivery (norm £3.99) on your next purchase online or in store.

H&M told us that you'll then have two weeks to use your voucher. You can see your voucher's expiry date when you sign in via the H&M app or website.

How to use it online

At the checkout stage, click on the box next to 'Add H&M Club voucher' (underneath the discount code section), and it will be applied automatically.

How to use it in store

To use it in store you'll need to download the H&M app*. Go into the members section of the app and click 'activate in store only'. A voucher will then appear, which you'll need to show to your cashier at the till. Important: Once activated, the voucher will only be valid for 15 minutes - so make sure you don't activate it before you're at the checkout.

The voucher works on both full-price and sale items, but it can't be used on gift cards, designer collaborations, special collections or with any other discounts. 

Ann Summers often has sales in store and online via its own website, but you could also save money in the Ann Summers eBay outlet*.

It offers discounts on lingeries, adult novelties, sex toys and related accessories.

If you bring a bag of unwanted clothes or home textiles to your nearest H&M*, you can get a £5 off £25 voucher to spend in store. H&M says the clothes can be any brand and in any condition.

H&M has confirmed to us that the scheme is back now shops have re-opened. It also told us that you need to donate a standard-size supermarket carrier bag of clothes or textiles. It says on its website that you can drop your clothes off at any local H&M.

For more info see H&M's 'close the loop*' page.

If you've got a Student Beans account, you can get 15% off online orders at Warehouse. 

If you go online to M&S* or into a store, you can get 4for3 on selected knickers. Delivery's £3.50 or collect in store for free.

Add three items from the 4for3 mix & match selection* to your basket and the cost of the cheapest one will be automatically deducted at the checkout. In stores, items valid in the 3for2 will be clearly marked.