Weekend Update - Cheers & Jeers: Zara, Limited, Macy's, Banana Republic, Victoria's Secret, etc.

Your savvy guru reporter trekked her way through a snowstorm to get you the scoop on what's hot (or not) at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, NY! The mall was scarily empty - I'd like to believe that it was due to the snowstorm in our area rather than current economic climate. I could see from the many sale signs that some retailers were getting desperate... and some were about to get even more desperate.


Let's start off with the best. Zara appeared to have a great selection of clothing starting at $9.99 all the way through to $19.99. The $9.99 table was definitely picked through by the time I got there, but I can envision many $14.99 items falling to $9.99 soon. Head over there when you get a chance!



The Limited had a fantastic promotion - Take an additional 50% all of their clearance items. They were beginning to look a little picked through, so head over there quickly! (The accessories looked like they were wiped out last week...) Plentiful jeans and work pants were at unbeatable prices. I bought a flowery top that scanned for a price of $6.49 (down from the original of $35).


Macy's came through with some 50-75% off deals on Alfani, Liz Claiborne, Michael Kors, INC, Charter Club, etc. I got a great top and glittery turtleneck there for the grand total of $20! Unfortunately, additional 20% off coupons are not valid on "One Day Sale" days, so head over there tomorrow or next week to catch even better deals!


Victoria's Secret had 50-75% deals on some great beauty products. Tragically, their store was completely empty so I foresee more price drops. Banana also likes to tantalize customers with the "Final Days" of their sale and with an additional 30% off promotion on their pants and shoes. I saw many enticing items, but stocks were still full and crowds were thin.

Some notables: 50% off post-holiday items at Godiva, 50-75% off items at Bath & Body Works, the 50% off clearance handbag section at Macy's, and some good promotions at New York & Company.

Jeers to H&M for their "Buy 1 Get 1 Free Offer" - I don't need 2 of one thing! They are especially manipulative - they raised the price of a shirt I got a few weeks ago from $5 to $10. You'll essentially be paying the same clearance price, but you are forced to buy two! Also, jeers to United Colors of Benetton for their 70% off sale (Don't they know 75% is the new 50%?!?!) and their rude staff who rushed us out of the store 1 hour before closing.

Well, that's my round up for tonight. Unfortunately, I can't guarantee the validity of my research as these promotions may differ between many store branches all over the US and world. I can only hope that some accuracy is reflected so that you may enjoy these deals at other locations. Happy shopping!