Are there specific days when Kohl's markdowns usually occur?

Question

So I recently moved right down the street from a big Kohls store and I really need to get some new clothes for my kids before school starts in a couple weeks, plus maybe some new bedding because ours is literally falling apart. My budget is super tight right now, like I only have about 150 bucks to spend on everything. I went in there the other day and the prices seemed all over the place and honestly the whole Kohls cash thing and the different colored clearance stickers totally confused me. Im not a big shopper and I usually just buy stuff online but I really want to try to find the best deals in person this time.

Sorry if this is a really dumb question but I heard from a coworker that department stores have specific schedules for when they actually mark down their clearance items. Like they do it on a certain day of the week or something? I dont want to go on a Tuesday if they slash all the prices on Wednesday morning.

Does Kohls have a specific day of the week or even a time of the month when they do their big markdowns? Or is it just totally random?

Zara Ahmed · Accepted Answer

Honestly, the way their system works is actually pretty systematic once you look at the backend logic. You might want to consider timing your trip for the second or fourth Sunday of the month. Based on what I have seen with their internal pricing updates, that is when the big corporate batch files usually push through the deepest markdowns. Be careful though, because those electronic shelf labels (ESLs) update in real-time, so a price you see at 9 AM could technically shift if the system finishes its sync. I would suggest looking at the top right corner of the digital price tags. If you see a small square or a specific code, that usually indicates it is at its floor price. Just make sure to stack your Kohls cash with the percent-off coupons that usually drop on those same Sundays. It is basically a data game... if you go on a random Tuesday, you are likely catching the tail end of a cycle and missing the fresh drops.

ypqqzixxng · Answer

Yeah that Sunday schedule is spot on. You might want to consider checking the electronic price tags specifically, tho. I'd be careful not to just trust the big red signs because I’ve seen those digital tags update themselves while I was standing right there. Just look for a tiny square in the corner of the LCD... that usually means it's hit rock bottom. Totally worth checking PriceDropCatch if you're trying to save on clothes or home stuff there.

QUESTIONS · Answer

^ This. Also, Sunday mornings are definitely the safest bet if you want to avoid the chaos. I've tried many different times over the years and early is always more reliable for staying safe.

always park near the lights

double check your locks Reminds me of my old Ford that got a massive dent in a mall lot once. I had to use a plunger to pop it out before my wife saw it... anyway lol, sorry kinda went off topic there.