Clearance Cycles

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3 articles · Updated Aug 2026

Clearance Shopping Myths That Are Costing You Better Deals

Clearance Cycles

Clearance Shopping Myths That Are Costing You Better Deals

Think end-of-season is always the best time to buy clearance? These common misconceptions …

Dana Mercer · 14 min

Inside the Markdown Machine: How Retailers Decide When to Cut Clearance Prices

Clearance Cycles

Inside the Markdown Machine: How Retailers Decide When to Cut Clearance Prices

Discover the logic behind retail clearance pricing—how stores schedule markdowns, set thre…

Dana Mercer · 16 min

Reading the Clearance Rack: A Shopper's Field Guide to Markdown Cycles by Category

Clearance Cycles

Reading the Clearance Rack: A Shopper's Field Guide to Markdown Cycles by Category

Apparel, electronics, home goods—each category follows its own clearance rhythm. Here's ho…

Dana Mercer · 13 min