High street & online sales

Popular high-street retailer M&S* has launched an 'up to 50% off' sale online and in stores. 

When we checked on Friday 2 August, there were over 9,000 items discounted online across men's, women's and kids' clothing, plus home and beauty. As well as its own-brand items, it also includes brands such as White Stuff, FatFace, and Joules. What's discounted in-store will be dependent on what's in stock at that particular location.

As it's a sale, availability of some items are likely to be limited, so go quick if there's something you're after. Here are a few examples we found of decent discounts:

• M&S Collection pure cotton ditsy floral parachute trousers (6-16 years)* – £8.50, were £20.
• M&S Collection kids’ boat shoes* – £9, were £22.
• M&S Collection oversized pure cotton short sleeve rugby shirt* – £13, was £30.
• FatFace tile print swim shorts* – £19, were £38. Next cheapest, £38 at FatFace.
• White Stuff pure cotton embroidered shirt* – £29, was £59. Next cheapest, £38 at White Stuff and John Lewis.
• Crew Clothing jersey floral V-neck midi tea dress* – £32 was £65. Next cheapest, £45 at Crew Clothing.
• M&S Collection tailored double breasted blazer*  – £32, was £79.

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

M&S may not always be the cheapest place to buy branded items, even in a sale, so always compare prices elsewhere to check you're getting a good deal.

What does ‘up to 50% off' mean?

Popular high-street retailer M&S* has launched an 'up to 50% off' sale online and in stores. 

When we checked on Thursday 30 May, there were over 2,000 items discounted online across men's, women's and kids' clothing, as well as home. What's discounted in-store will be dependent on what's in stock at that particular location.

As it's a sale, numbers of each item are likely to be limited, so go quick if there's something you're after. Here are a few examples we found of decent discounts:

• Cotton blend textured overshirt* – £17, was £49
  
• Denim collared mini shirt dress* – £21, was £45
• Button-through jacket* – £27, was £75
• Fat Face pure cotton check Oxford shirt* – £24, was £49.50. Next cheapest, £30 at Fat Face.
• White Stuff textured wide leg trousers with wool* – £31, were £65. Next cheapest, £35 at White Stuff.
• French Connection cotton rich checked mini tiered dress* – £38, was £79. Next cheapest, £79 at French Connection.

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

M&S may not always be the cheapest place to buy branded items, even in a sale, so always compare prices elsewhere to check you're getting a good deal.

What does ‘up to 50% off' mean?

Minimum discount we spotted: 20%
Maximum discount we spotted: 72%
Average discount based on 10 random items: 42%

Looking for more clothing deals? See our full list of fashion sales and discounts.

If you go online to New Look* or shop in a store (find your nearest*) you can get 'up to 70% off' selected items. There is no code needed, the discount will be clearly marked on items. 

When we checked on Monday 18 March there were over 8,000 items included in the sale. Here are some strong examples we found:

• Kids' check tube mini skirt* – £5 (was £11.99)
• Women's red floral halter dress* – £11 (was £33.99)
• Men's cord long sleeve shirt* – £11 (was £24.99)

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

What does ‘up to 70% off' mean?

Min discount we saw: 21%
Max discount we saw: 68%
Average discount based on 10 random items: 53%

What is the discount based on: The Advertising Standards Agency has previously stated that at least 10% of items should be available at the 'up to' price. 

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If you go online to Debenhams, it's advertising 'up to 60% off' selected items in its sale. Confusingly, different departments have different discounts, for example 'up to 70% off' women's clothing, but 'up to 40% off' fragrance. There is no code needed, the discount will be clearly marked on items. 

Delivery starts from £2.99 and it costs £1.99 to return a parcel.

When we checked on Tuesday 19 March there were over 10,000 items included in the sale. Here are some strong examples we found:

• The Lyndon Company 200 thread count pillowcase pair – £10 (was £40)
• Textured stripe fleece longline snuggle hoodie – £12 (was £42)
• Burton skinny fit brown retro check suit trouser – £19.50 (was £65)
• 'Babette' Thermoguard insulated parka jacket – £22.45 (was £75)

Debenhams is owned by the Boohoo group, alongside other brands such as Coast, Burton and Warehouse. Many brands sold on Debenhams.com are owned by the Boohoo group, so most sale prices are the same across all sites. Make sure to double check you're getting the best deal before you buy.

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

What does ‘up to 60% off' mean?

Min discount we saw: 3%
Max discount we saw: 92%
Average discount based on 10 random items: 43%

What is the discount based on: The Advertising Standards Agency has previously stated that at least 10% of items should be available at the 'up to' price. 

See more fashion and clothing deals.

If you shop online at Next or in a store (find your nearest) you can get up to 50% off in its sale on thousands of items across women's, men's and kids' clothing, as well as home products.

There's currently no end date to the sale, but as stock is likely to be limited, it's best to go quick if there's something you're after.

We're unable to link directly to individual items within Next's sale section, but a few strong deals we spotted include:

• Baby pink fleece sleepsuit – £6 (was £12)
• Men's charcoal grey oversized blanket hoodie – £13.50 (was £34)
• Women's black V-neck long-sleeve longline tunic jumper – £11.50 (was £26)
• Jasper Conran London 12-piece fine china dinner set – £50 (was £130)

For brands that aren't exclusive to Next, don't assume it'll always be cheapest, even in its sales – do your own price comparisons before buying.

What does ‘up to 50% off' mean?

Min discount we saw: 50%
Max discount we saw: 70%
Average discount based on 10 random items: 60%

What is the discount based on: The Advertising Standards Agency has previously stated that at least 10% of items should be available at the 'up to' price. 

See more clothing and fashion deals.

If you go online to Sainsbury's Tu or visit a larger Sainsbury's store which sells clothing (find your nearest) you can get 'up to 50% off' selected items. There's no code needed, the discount will be clearly marked. Sainsbury's told us there is currently no end date to this sale.

Some brands and included in the sale too, such as French Connection and Simply Be. If you're after an item that you can't find discounted in a brand's own sale, then this could be a good way to get a discount on it.

Delivery's from £3.95 or you can click & collect for free if you're spending £10 or more.

Here are some examples we spotted when we checked on Monday 18 March:

• Kids' two-pack trousers – £7.50 (was £15)
• Men's slim fit trousers – £9 (was £18)
• Women's ribbed sleeve cardigan – £10 (was £20)
• French Connection crepe light V-neck top – £10.50 (was £17.50)

What does ‘up to 50% off' mean?

Min discount we spotted: 30%
Max discount we spotted: 50%
Average discount based on 10 random items: 42%

What is the discount based on: The Advertising Standards Agency has previously stated that at least 10% of items should be available at the 'up to' price. 

See more Sainsbury's deals.

If you go online to Urban Outfitters or visit a store (find your nearest) you can get 'up to 50% off' selected items. There is no code needed, the discount will be clearly marked on items.

When we checked on Monday 18 March, there were over 2,900 items included in the sale across homeware, and men's and women's clothing. Although the sale is billed as 'up to 50% off', we found some items had a higher discount.

Delivery's £3.99 or free if you're spending £35 or more, or it's £2 to click & collect in-store.

Here are some examples we spotted when we checked on Monday 18 March:

• Green diamante halterneck cami – £11 (was £44)
• String lights – £13 (were £35)
• Iets Frans teal nylon puffer jacket – £14 (was £76)
• Laguna striped cardigan – £23 (was £46)
• BDG mottle bomber jacket – £35 (was £89)

What does ‘up to 50% off' mean?

Min discount we spotted: 20%
Max discount we spotted: 75%
Average discount based on 10 random items: 47%

What is the discount based on: The Advertising Standards Agency has previously stated that at least 10% of items should be available at the 'up to' price. 

See more fashion and beauty deals.