What specific day of the week does Kohl's actually do their clearance markdowns? I did a bit of searching online before posting and found totally conflicting info. Some coupon blogs swore up and down that big markdowns happen on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, but then an old thread from a former employee claimed they do them overnight on Mondays and Tuesdays. Im trying to pick up clothes for my two boys before school starts next month here in Ohio, and my budget is super tight right now. I just want to hit my local store right when the fresh tags hit the racks so we get decent sizes. Does it vary by location or is there a solid day?
Honestly the fixed markdown schedule isn't as good as expected anymore. Kohl's modernized their ticketing system, so regional logistics dictate actual tag dates now. Here is how the data breaks down:
Facts.
In my experience over the years hunting back to school deals at Kohl's, relying strictly on that rigid 2nd and 4th Sunday rule is a gamble. The main pro of Sunday shopping is knowing when corporate sends down the updates, but the massive con is that Sunday afternoon crowds wipe out popular kids sizes before you even get there. Your best option is actually hitting the store Wednesday morning right at opening. The technical reason for this is store associates spend all day Monday and Tuesday physically retagging items after the price drops hit their handheld devices. By Wednesday, fresh yellow and red tags are on the racks and the store is empty. Another alternative is using this Kohl's price tracker online before you drive over. It gives you a real head start on seeing if a markdown wave went live regionally so you don't waste gas.