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Most shoppers stop deal-hunting once Black Friday ends. That’s a big mistake. After Christmas is when retailers stop promoting and start clearing, and that’s when some of the lowest prices of the year appear.
From December 26 through early January, brands aggressively mark down leftover inventory to make room for new-season products, refreshed collections, and incoming spring lines.
Unlike Black Friday — which is built around limited-time promotions and carefully controlled discounts — after-Christmas sales are driven by urgency on the retailer’s side. Unsold holiday merchandise, seasonal apparel, excess stock, and last-season styles quickly become liabilities as the calendar flips to a new fiscal year. Retailers need to clear shelves, free up warehouse space, and reset inventory before new shipments arrive.
That’s why major U.S. retailers like Amazon, Macy’s, and Nordstrom consistently offer deeper markdowns after December 26 than they do during Black Friday — especially in fashion, accessories, beauty, and everyday essentials. The result is fewer flashy promotions, but significantly better prices for shoppers who know where to look.
After Christmas, Amazon’s Outlet and clearance sections expand across tech accessories, home items, and apparel. Discounts commonly reach 60–70%+, particularly on last-gen devices, smart home accessories, and overstocked categories. Unlike Black Friday, these deals rotate daily rather than dropping all at once.
Is It Worth It?
Yes, especially if you’re flexible on timing. Amazon’s after-Christmas Outlet deals are ideal for shoppers who don’t need the latest model and are willing to check back daily. With rotating daily discounts in this season of up to 60–70% or more on tech accessories, home essentials, and apparel, the value often beats Black Friday—particularly for last-generation devices and overstocked items. The key is timing and patience: the best finds tend to appear gradually rather than all at once.
Macy’s is known for aggressive post-holiday markdowns. Once December 26 hits, winter apparel, shoes, bedding, and accessories quickly move into 50–80% off territory as seasonal inventory gets cleared.
Prices often continue to drop into early January as remaining stock thins out.
Is It Worth It?
Yes, especially for fashion and everyday home essentials. Macy’s post-Christmas sale is ideal if you’re shopping for winter clothing, shoes, or accessories and don’t need the newest styles or full size runs. Discounts tend to deepen over time, so patient shoppers can score excellent value. The main trade-off is availability: popular sizes sell out quickly, but when you find the right item, the savings often beat Black Friday by a wide margin.
Nordstrom typically protects pricing during Black Friday, but after Christmas, final markdowns appear across designer apparel, shoes, and accessories. Many premium items fall under $100, a level rarely seen earlier in the season.
Selection becomes limited fast, but the pricing is often the best of the year.
Is It Worth It?
Yes, if you’re decisive. Nordstrom’s after-Christmas deals are ideal for shoppers who want premium brands at clearance pricing and are willing to act quickly. Inventory is limited and sizing disappears fast, but when your size is available, the value often beats anything seen during Black Friday.
Once you’ve taken advantage of post-holiday discounts, Stackry helps you keep more of those savings — without getting in the way of the shopping itself.
By shipping your U.S. orders to Stackry’s New Hampshire warehouse, you benefit from:
Instead of paying tax and international shipping on every order, you optimize everything after the deals are secured.
Bottom line: After Christmas is when retailers stop negotiating. Stack your discounts first — then use smart shipping to protect your savings.
If you ever need help with the process, you can always contact support@stackry.com or talk to the team directly on stackry.com.
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