High Street & online sales

Includes own-brand, plus big brands

As we predicted, M&S has boosted its 'up to 50% off' sale (which began in July) to 'up to 70% off' online* and in stores, with discounts across women's, men's and kids' clothing, as well as homeware. Brands such as Monsoon, White Stuff and Nobody's Child are capped at 'up to 40% off', and these prices haven't boosted.

As it's a sale, availability of some items is likely to be limited, so go quick if there's something you're after. What's discounted in-store will of course depend on what's in stock at individual locations.

Here are a few examples we spotted on Thursday 13 August:

• Pure cotton gingham puffball dress (2-10 years)* – £5.39, was £18

• Ruffle floaty cami top* – £5.99, was £20

• Pure cotton pleat front barrel leg chinos* – £6.59, were £22

• Cotton rich laundered canvas blazer* – £14.39, was £48

• Regatta camilo relaxed-fit pure cotton Oxford shirt* – £17.50, was £25. CHEAPER for £10.80 at Regatta

• Crocs kids' dragon clogs* – £19, were £39.99. Next cheapest, £27.99 at Crocs

• White Stuff regular fit pure cotton oxford shirt* – £25, was £50. Price matched at John Lewis

• Satin V-neck midaxi slip dress* – £16.49, was £55

• Monsoon floral scoop-neck midi tea dress* – £89, was £150. CHEAPER for £45 at Monsoon

As you can see above, M&S may not always be the cheapest place to buy branded items, even in a sale, so always compare prices elsewhere.

If buying online, delivery's £3.99, or free if you're spending £60 or more. In-store click & collect is also free.

What does ‘up to 70% off' mean?

We've done some spot checks to try to establish what sort of discount you can really expect:

• Minimum discount we spotted: 20%

• Maximum discount we spotted: 70%

• Typical discount based on 30 random items: 51%

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Online, including footwear and clothing

You can find discounts of up to 50% at sportswear brand Puma* in its ongoing sale online. Delivery's £3.95. 

Items included in the sale are clearly marked and the discount will be automatically applied at the checkout, so there's no need for a code. 

As is the nature of sales, stock may be limited - so go quick if there's something you're after.