Albany Times Union (Sunday)

Fourth of July deals

Declare your independen­ce from paying too much.

- SHANNON FROMMA SHOPPORTUN­IST

It feels like there’s so much to celebrate this Fourth of July weekend. As coronaviru­s restrictio­ns continue to ease, we can once again commemorat­e our nation’s independen­ce with backyard barbecues, fireworks and time with friends and family.

But, between the burgers and flag-adorned desserts, you may want to sneak away to shop some of summer’s hottest sales. Now is a great time to snag some summer essentials as retailers begin clearing out their inventory to prepare for upcoming back-to-school deals. You can expect some serious savings on summer clothing, swimsuits, patio furniture, grills, appliances and more.

If you’re wondering where to start, here’s a rundown of some of the weekend’s top sales.

Ballard Designs: Take 20 percent off site-wide (excluding clearance) through Monday.

Bath & Body Works: The semi-annual sale is on, which means discounts between 50 and 75 percent on select body care items, hand soaps and home fragrances.

Best Buy: The 4th of July Appliance Sale is in full swing through July 14, with savings on large and small appliances by popular makers, including GE, Samsung, Whirlpool and more. For a limited time, you can also nab 24-month interest-free financing on orders of $999 or more when you use the My Best Buy Credit Card. Shipping is free on all appliance purchases of $399 or more.

Dick's Sporting Goods:

Take 30 percent off camping gear, fishing equipment, games and more. Plus, save as much as 70 percent on thousands of recently reduced clearance products.

The Home Depot: The Get More Out of Summer sales event features savings of up to 35 percent on appliances, plus receive instant savings of up to $700 when you purchase two or more appliances. There are also deals on outdoor power equipment, tools, patio furniture, grills and more. The sale runs through July 14.

HP: Enjoy discounts of up to 58 percent off on desktop PCS, laptops, monitors and computer accessorie­s through July 10. All items ship free, too.

Jcpenney: Spend $75 or more during the 4th of July Sale and save 30 percent when you use code JULY4. If you spend less than $75 you’ll save 25 percent with that same code. Head to Jcpenney.com for an in-store printable coupon. The sale runs through July 4.

L.L. Bean: Take up to 60 percent off during the summer sale, which runs through Monday. Lowe’s Home Improvemen­t: The

July Fourth Values event features savings across multiple categories, including grills, lawn and garden supplies, patio furniture, decor and more. Most deals are available through July 7; however, you can enjoy instant savings of up to $750 when you bundle an appliance purchase through July 14.

Macy’s: Shop the Lowest Prices of the Season Sale and save 20 to 65 percent on more than 20,000 items, including apparel, footwear, furniture, accessorie­s, beauty supplies and more. The Great Sandal Sale features savings of up to 40 percent on select summer styles. Plus, be sure to use code SAVE to take an extra 20 percent off clearance-priced merchandis­e.

Mattress Firm: The 4th of July Secret Sale takes place between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. daily through Monday morning. During the sales event, you can take an extra 15 percent off with code SECRET. Through July 20, when you buy one pillow at full price, get one free. Also, the Back to Campus Event features 50 percent off Sleepy’s Memory Foam plus Sleepy’s Bedding Bundle for $49.99.

Overstock: Save as much as 70 percent on thousands of items during the

4th of July Blowout Sale. You’ll find rugs under $100 and select items for the patio priced from $19. Shipping is free and the sale runs through Monday.

Pottery Barn: Take up to 75 percent off furniture, bedding, decor and more, and earn free shipping when you spend $99 or more with code FREESHIP.

Rugs.com: Take up to 70 percent off select rugs through July 6, and take advantage of free shipping and free returns.

Tom’s: The Surprise Sale features up to 65 percent off hundreds of popular styles from the charitable footwear company.

Wayfair: The web retailer’s massive Fourth of July clearance sale includes discounts of up to 70 percent on select products, including furniture, rugs, home decor, mattresses and more.

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