Money-saving tips often include clipping coupons, waiting for seasonal deals, and setting your budget. But what if retailers did the work for you? The good news is that many do. These stores save shoppers money with consistent discounts, rewards programs, sales, and other money-saving initiatives.
As an example, the brick-and-mortar Bed Bath & Beyond chain consistently offers a 20% off coupon for one item coupon. Saving 10% to 20% adds up, especially if you consistently find deals. If you are moving into a new place and equip your kitchen with goods totaling $100, with a 20% off coupon, you spend only $80. With the average American household spending a whopping $20,000 on consumer goods each year, every bit of savings counts.
Here are five stores where you can almost always find a discount:
- Bath & Body Works
- Barnes & Noble
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- American Eagle
- Kohl’s
Bath & Body Works
Bath & Body Works is a personal care and home goods store that can leave you smelling fresh. It holds two main annual sales (one after Christmas, another during the summer) where shoppers can enjoy up to 75% off on items. This includes candles, lotions, soaps, and other personal care products. You don’t have to wait for these big sales events, however. Simply sign up for its mailing list online or in stores to receive coupons, promo codes, and other exclusive deals. These offers are regularly offered year-round.
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble has a rewards program that provides customers with a 10% discount on every purchase, including items in the bookstore's cafe. Customers can sign up in stores or online for the membership, which costs $25 a year. Other perks of a Barnes & Noble membership include:
- A 20% off coupon that you can use on your first purchase as a member
- Member-exclusive coupons and offers
- A special birthday deal
- Free shipping on orders of any size
- Early access to shopping events
Bed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond offers year-round savings for savvy shoppers. Like other stores that regularly offer a discount, its savings come in the form of a membership (known as BEYOND+) and sales specials. If you are a regular consumer of home goods and related items, the membership might be a worthy investment. It costs $29 per year and comes with:
- 20% your entire order each time you buy
- Free standard shipping on most products
- A dedicated toll-free customer service number
- 50% off Decorist interior design services
American Eagle
Clothing retailer American Eagle is best known for its jeans but also sells other clothing items. You don’t have to pay full price for these products with the available discounts American Eagle offers. In addition to typical seasonal sales, shoppers can benefit from everyday savings with the “RealRewards” program. Signing up for the program is free, can be done in-store or online, and comes with an immediate $5 reward. Members enjoy free shipping and returns, a birthday coupon, exclusive sales events, and double points on jeans purchases.
There are three levels of membership that you move up through as you spend. The criteria for each level are:
- Level 1- No minimum required
- Level 2- Spend $150 in a year
- Level 3- Spend $350 in a year
With each level, the perks are enhanced, and you enjoy more savings. You can also apply for a store credit card to earn additional points and discounts.
Kohl’s
You can find a variety of goods at Kohl's, including clothes, appliances, and home decor. This retailer also offers a variety of ways to save. The most prominent is the Kohl’s Rewards program. It is free to sign up in stores or online, and you receive discount coupons based on how much you spend in the store. Details of the program include:
- Shoppers earn 5% rewards on every purchase.
- Look out for notifications from Kohl’s on when your Kohl’s Cash is available, which are coupons that come in $5 increments.
- Spend your Kohl's Cash within 30 days of notification.
On top of the rewards you earn, if you spend a minimum of $50, you'll receive an additional $10 Kohl's Cash.
