As Labor Day weekend approaches, retailers across the country are rolling out a wave of sales to attract shoppers. Experts suggest focusing on summer-related items, such as outdoor gear, mattresses, furniture, major appliances, and warm-weather clothing. According to a RetailMeNot survey, 73% of shoppers plan to take advantage of these deals, either online or in physical stores. However, advice to avoid tech purchases—except for laptops, which are seeing higher prices due to increased memory costs—remains popular, as better deals on electronics are typically found during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Among the top deals are popular items like Brooks Ghost Max walking shoes, Old Navy T-shirts, and Shark cordless vacuums, all of which are available at significant discounts. The Comfrt Dreamer Blanket and Samsonite luggage are also highlighted as good buys. Retailers are pushing to clear out summer apparel and outdoor gear, offering steep discounts on items such as patio furniture, camping equipment, and other seasonal products. Groceries are the top spending category for shoppers, reflecting ongoing economic pressures. In addition to food, deals on household essentials like trash bags and nonperishable snacks are available. Mattress and bedding deals are also prominent, with brands like Lands’ End and Brooklinen offering substantial discounts. These deals are part of a broader trend where major retailers are trying to clear inventory ahead of the fall season. Major retailers like Amazon, Target, and Home Depot are running sitewide sales with discounts up to 75% on various products. Clothing brands such as Levi’s, Old Navy, and Patagonia are offering up to 50% off on select styles. Mattress companies like Mattress Firm and Purple are also providing significant discounts on mattresses and adjustable bases. Meanwhile, home and kitchen appliance deals are available from brands like GE, LG, and KitchenAid, and travel and outdoor gear from Samsonite and REI are on sale, along with beauty products from Bask & Lather and Bobbi Brown. Experts recommend that shoppers compare prices across different retailers, use cash back apps, and check for price-matching options. They also advise against purchasing fall and winter clothing now, as better deals are expected later in the year. While Labor Day sales are already underway, most deals are expected to end by Monday, Sept. 7, with some extending into the following week.