What to Buy in August
August signifies the end of summer, so expect some great deals on summer items. It also signifies the beginning of the school year, so stores are gearing up with lots of great things related to office supplies, school supplies, and anything you might find in a dorm. Be patient and shop around, but you should find great deals all over the place.
Retail Deals
- School Clothes
- Storage Containers
- Linens
- Computers
- Desks
- Lamps
- Office Supplies
- Dorm Fridges
- Bedding
- Swimsuits
- School Supplies
- Printers
- Flash Drives
Look for discounts for students and educators when it comes to things like software and computer supplies. Stock up on office supplies for the year and replace your old desk with a new one as office furniture goes on sale to meet the needs of those students heading off to college.
Grocery Deals
Some of the produce and sales from July will carry over into August, especially when it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables. Stores are now clearing their shelves of cookout foods as they get ready to stock up for the coming holiday season. Grocery stores also prepare to satisfy college students, so expect plenty of deals on prepackaged foods.
- Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
- Frozen Entrees
- Canned Pasta
- Boxed Meals
- Hot Dogs
- Breakfast Sandwiches
- Condiments (Mustard, Ketchup, Relish, Mayonnaise)
- Snacks
- Pre-made Salads
- Popsicles
In-Season Produce
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Squash
- Eggplant
- Tomatoes
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Green Beans
- Lettuce
- Strawberries
- Peaches
- Apricots
- Plums
- Kiwi
For many fruits and vegetables, August marks the end of the growing season. Now is a great time to stock up on fresh berries that you can freeze or dry for use later in the year.
Miscellaneous Buys
- Boats
- Bicycles and Motorcycles
- Pools
The end of the hot season means that retailers are going to be marking down expensive outdoor items like boats and motorcycles. They need to make room for other things and prefer to sell out their stock as opposed to returning it.
Additional Notes
This is a great time to start thinking about next year. Stock up on pool supplies and other outdoor items as they go on sale for the end of the summer season. August is also a good time to make sure that things are in order for the colder weather before it arrives.
