June is an exciting and anticipated month, marking the beginning of summer! All month long, we’ll be celebrating graduations, weddings, and dads, while also stockpiling big savings. Memorial Day sales are officially in the rearview mirror, but there are still plenty of great deals available. Find out and mark your calendar!
We’ve loaded our favorite savings opportunities into an interactive calendar to help you stretch your summer budget and do more with less. Click on the sale you’re interested in above or save it as a shopping alert on your personal device. No matter when you choose to fill your cart, read below for our recommendations for getting the most bang for your buck. We analyzed our internal discount data to calculate the average savings you can expect across the top five shopping categories this month, and also highlighted a few areas you should hold off on for now. Check it out and create your ultimate savings plan!
Highest shopping sales in June
- RetailMeNot’s Summer Issue: Don’t miss the biggest event of the summer, RMN Summer Issue! Find rare savings on your favorite brands from June 4th to 8th.
- Tart RMN Exclusive: Use our code to get 20% off your next beauty restock purchase of $100 or more at Tarte Cosmetics.
- Additional Big Deals from CVS: We love CVS Extra Big Deals for BOGO and any opportunity to win ExtraBucks. Sign up for CVS ExtraCare and check it out!
- SharkNinja RMN Exclusive: It’s time to take your kitchen game to the next level with SharkNinja. Use our code to get up to 30% off cutting-edge homewares and kitchenware. If you add it to your shopping cart, you can receive an additional 10% discount.
- Omaha Steak Futures Trading: Omaha Steaks’ Father’s Day gift packs start at $99. Take a look through them and pick something special for your dad. You can also get 8% cashback!
- Cupshe RMN Exclusive: It’s time to get beach ready with Cupshe! Use our code to get $20 off your $125 swim and clothing order. There are so many cute styles to choose from!
- Walmart Rollback: It’s the summer of major rollbacks at Walmart! Get up to 70% off electronics, household items and everyday essentials.
- RMN Cashback Boost Event: Get up to 20% cashback from your favorite brands through our June Cashback Event. This reward will not last forever. Act now!
The 5 smartest things to do when shopping for thisJune
1. Photo shooting service (average discount rate: 48% discount)
Gift a meaningful photo to a special graduate or the man who raised you. Photo gifts are highly customizable, thoughtful and will blow your mind. Photography companies are also joining in the celebration with sweet discounts to make the sentimental choice affordable. (Pro tip: Even if you don’t buy a gift this month, you can use our Graduation and Father’s Day codes to print photos. We can’t tell you!)
Find great deals on the following photography service brands:
- Shutterfly
- Vistaprint
- snap fish
- CVS
- minted
2. Health and Beauty (Average discount rate: 30% discount)
Protect your skin this summer with the right health and beauty practices. Thankfully, beauty retailers have huge summer sales around this time of year, making it easy to keep your SPF high and sun damage low. It’s also the perfect excuse to switch up your look for the new season by experimenting with fun, vibrant colors of your favorite makeup products.
Shop our favorite health and beauty brands:
- Tart Cosmetics
- Ulta
- L’Occitane
- alloy
- mac cosmetics
3. Clothing (average discount rate: 21% discount)
Currently, we don’t have summer clothing listed yet (see the “What Not to Shop” section below), but spring styles are hitting clearance shelves! As temperatures rise and spring and summer weather overlap, now is the time to stock up on flowers and pastels. Recycle your favorite clothes into summer wardrobe essentials and save the rest for next year.
Here are some clothing retailers we recommend:
- adidas
- puma
- levis
- pretty little thing
- old navy
4. Home & Garden (Average discount rate: 18% discount)
Missed the Memorial Day Sale? Don’t sweat! Many house and garden sales kick off over the long weekend and continue until June. That means there’s still time to get your home improvement essentials at great prices. Keep these savings in mind when shopping for Father’s Day, especially if your dad loves tools or weekend DIY projects.
Shop at low prices from trusted brands.
- walmart
- ace hardware
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- home depot
- at home
5. Toys (average discount rate: 14% discount)
Keep an eye out for retailers running toy deals this month. Aside from post-holiday clearance, this is one of the best times to shop for toys. If you want to buy holiday gifts all year round, now is the perfect time to do so. It never hurts to get a little head start, and your future self will thank you when prices rise later this winter.
Here are some retailers that often have great toy deals:
- target
- Macy’s
- Lego
- Academy Sports + Outdoor
- Amazon
5 things not to shop in June
1. Patio furniture
Demand for patio furniture, grills and smokers surges this time of year, keeping prices high. Wait until August or September to update your outdoor oasis. There’s still plenty of great weather left to enjoy your new setup, and the wind will feel even better knowing you’ve scored well.
2. Large home appliances
Holiday weekends are often the best time to get great deals on large appliances. Unfortunately, this does not apply to Father’s Day. The next dates to see big savings on appliances are July 4th and Labor Day. If you’re desperate to upgrade before then, look for a good cash-back deal that will get you at least some cash back on your big investment.
3. Summer clothing
As mentioned above, it’s spring clothing that’s currently on clearance shelves, making way for summer full-price displays. Keep an eye out for your favorite styles and remember to check back in late July or early August when cool-weather styles start taking over the main displays.
4. School/office supplies
Don’t bother trying to get an early start on school supplies. These deals won’t begin until August, or at the earliest, until the end of July. Whether you’re a parent looking to help your child succeed, a professional looking for discounts on office supplies, or both, wait until the back-to-school craze has fully kicked in to get the best deals.
5. Ssunglasses
Sunglasses are another summer essential that won’t go on sale at the start of the season. I know it’s frustrating, but why not wear your old shoes for a few more months and then upgrade in September when prices plummet? If you can’t wait, buy cheap temporary shoes at a convenience store and wait until the major brands go on sale.
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