Next Deals

We heard a rumour there’d be a Next 50% off sale this weekend and while not official, we’ve done our usual investigating and found plenty of evidence to suggest it’ll start in stores and online this Saturday (23 Mar) - with most stores likely opening early from 7am. We'll update you here and on Twitter @MSE_Deals and Facebook once we know more. 

Here's what we know...

(1) We've heard from some MSE Forumites and MoneySavers on Twitter that they've already got their VIP pre-sale slots for this week - a very strong clue.

(2) When we checked this Saturday’s opening time for the Next store closest to MSE Towers, it had been changed from its usual 9am to 7am (this is very typical of a Next sale launch):

Do check with your local store before turning up at 7am to avoid disappointment (find your nearest).

(3) As one MoneySaver pointed out to us on Twitter thanks, Vicky!), Next is recruiting for temporary sales staff on its website. It specifically mentions a ‘Mid-Season Sale’ and says you'll most likely be needed on Fri 22 Mar and Sat 23 Mar. We wonder why that could be…

(4) It usually happens at roughly the same time each year, so based on past years this is when we'd expect the sale to launch. 

You can get a full school uniform (ages 3-16) in store and online from £18 at Next*. Delivery's £3.99 or free click and collect to any store.

What do you get?

• 2x polo shirts* - £6-£11
• Sweatshirt* - £6-£11
• Skirt* - £3-£5.50

Prices change depending on size.

If you're buying from Next, you can often cut costs by up to 50% or more in the official Next clearance* online. It's essentially an outlet for past seasons' stock with most items half-price or less, including men's, women's and kid's clothes, accessories and homeware.

Delivery's £3.99 or you can collect from a Next store for free. Next also has 30+ outlet stores located in the UK and overseas, including at Cheshire Oaks, Doncaster, Glasgow, Newport, Sheffield, Stockport, Warrington and Wembley (find your nearest*).

There are always ways to save money at Next*, so even if there isn’t a cracking deal out there that works for you, don’t assume you can’t cut your costs further.

Ways to save include:

• Free Click & Collect. Every online purchase is eligible for free Click & Collect and there's no minimum spend required.


• Look out for hand-written numbers and letters on price tags. Next shop staff are renowned for writing on price tags before sales. If you spot hand-written markings on a full-price item you want to buy, hold off – it probably means the item’s about to be reduced.


• Try haggling. We polled 2,518 MoneySavers to find out in which shops hagglers have most success. High street fashion retailers did feature, so it’s worth a go. Find out more in our Haggle on the High Street guide.


• Check the Clearance page. The Next Clearance* page lists clearance stock from all departments. Stock is limited, so it's worth filtering your searches by product and size.


• Check out similar retailers, eg, Debenhams. If you're not committed to buying from Next, check out our deals from Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, BHS, John Lewis, House of Fraser, Very and Littlewoods, where there may be a better offer.


• Want more? Find out more shopping tricks in our Shopping Secrets guide.


• Had a problem with Next? There’s a free online tool you can use to complain – it helps draft, manage and if necessary escalate your complaint. It’s offered by a firm called Resolver, which we like so much we work with it to help people get complaints justice – you can use it to complain to Next*.

If you spot any hot deals out there we have missed (we are human after all!), please let us know on Twitter @MSE_Deals or by emailing vouchers@moneysavingexpert.com.