Big Deals on TVs, Mattresses and More in February

Temperatures may still be frigid outside, but sales heat up in February as retail stores discount goods for big shopping events throughout the month. “We had this little break in January

from the holiday sales, but now retailers and shoppers are ready for deals again,” says Kimberly Palmer, a spokesperson with personal finance website NerdWallet. You’ll find deals on

big-ticket items around Presidents’ Day weekend (Feb. 18-20 this year), romance-related products for Valentine’s Day Feb. 14, and televisions ahead of the Super Bowl. Read on for more

insights on the types of products that retailers often market down this time of year. TELEVISIONS Super Bowl LVII will air on Sunday, Feb. 12. Manufacturers often aim to announce new

television models by the end of January or early February to capitalize on excited shoppers looking to upgrade their TVs ahead of the big game. “When the new models are released, that means

the older models go on deeper discount,” Palmer says. “So if you’re flexible to buy an older model, you can find even better deals.” While the deals typically aren’t quite as low as those

available on Black Friday, this is the second-best time of the year to purchase a new set. _WHERE TO LOOK FOR DEALS: _Target, Best Buy, Amazon _POTENTIAL SAVINGS:_ Up to 50 percent off

APPLIANCES Many retailers use the long Presidents’ Day weekend as an opportunity to post big sales on large appliances like washing machines, dishwashers and refrigerators. If the discount

offered isn’t good enough, consider asking the salesclerk whether they can do better. A January survey by Consumer Reports found that shoppers who haggled with a salesperson over an

appliance price received an average discount of more than $100 . _WHERE TO LOOK FOR DEALS:_ Sears, Home Depot, local appliance stores _POTENTIAL SAVINGS:_ 30 to 40 percent or more WINTER

COATS AND ACCESSORIES It may still feel like winter in February, but retailers are already looking ahead to spring, which means this is the month to find clearance deals on cold-weather

clothing items like winter coats, hats, gloves and boots. Prices may be particularly low over Presidents’ Day weekend but selections could become sparser toward the end of the month. “As

soon as the end of winter is in sight, retailers start marking down those items, but they’re not going to replace them,” Palmer says. “They’re going to sell them until they run out.” So, if

you wear a common size or want a popular color you might want to look for it in the first week or two of February. _WHERE TO LOOK FOR DEALS:_ Macy’s, JCPenney, Old Navy _POTENTIAL SAVINGS: 

_Up to 70 percent