AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As stores start to
phase out holiday decor and brighten up their shelves with red and
pink everything, you'd be hard-pressed not to know that "February
Fever" has arrived. While you're set to find a great deal on
jewelry, Valentine's Day items aren't
the only things you should look to buy this month. According to
savings destination RetailMeNot, which offers more than 500,000
deals for over 50,000 retailers, you can get great deals on things
like apparel, appliances and even tax software.
"Our database shows that you can score some big savings on
things other than chocolates and flowers this month, " says
Sara Skirboll, resident shopping and
trends expert for RetailMeNot. "Historically we've seen deep
discounts on home appliances, clothing and, yes, even tax
software!"
Picture This
A picture is worth a thousand words, and what better way to
share memories with your friends and family than with a beautiful
collage? Based on a recent survey released from RetailMeNot and
Kelton Global, we know that 30% of consumers say they plan to
celebrate the holiday with friends this year. February is an
obvious month to show your love and affection for someone, and
photo-printing services know that capturing the best memories are
especially sweet in time for Valentine's
Day. Expect to find deals on collages and prints as great as
32% off from retailers like Tiny Prints.
Clothes Make the Month
Eighteen percent of solo consumers plan to buy themselves a gift
for Valentine's Day. Whether single
or not, why not treat yourself to a wardrobe revamp this February?
Presidents' Day is the perfect three-day weekend to get rid of old
outfits and embrace some new threads. Last year, we saw big brands
like Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and
Express offer upward of 40% off during the holiday weekend.
So Taxing
April may seem a long way away, but it always tends to suddenly
surprise you. Nearly 1 in 5 (19%) consumers consider tax
preparation to be expensive, among other things. However, getting
your taxes done early could spare a large hit to the wallet. This
is the time of year when tax-software brands start competing for
your business, which means they'll be discounting their services
heavily.
Of those who do file their own taxes, 37% of survey respondents
said they would most likely invest or save their tax refund. Others
have said they'll use their refunds to splurge on travel
(24%), food (23%) or clothing, shoes or accessories (19%).
Big Upgrades for the Big Game
Big games call for lots of food and drinks, and 43% of survey
respondents said they are planning to purchase food for the game.
In fact, they estimate they will spend an average of $143. If you're planning to host a party this
year and want to be the ultimate host, now is the perfect time to
upgrade your refrigerator. Prices are great right now, so your
appliances can be in tip-top shape for all your game-day snacking
ventures. Last year, we saw deals upward of 20% off from JCPenney
and Kohl's.
For more information or to schedule an interview with our
shopping and trends expert, Sara
Skirboll, contact Katie
Hammill.
About RetailMeNot, Inc.
RetailMeNot
(http://www.retailmenot.com/corp/) is a leading digital savings
destination connecting consumers with retailers, restaurants and
brands, both online and in-store. The company enables consumers
across the globe to find hundreds of thousands of digital offers to
save money while they shop or dine out. During the 12 months
ended September 30, 2016, RetailMeNot, Inc. experienced over
675 million visits to its websites. It also averaged 19.2 million
mobile unique visitors per month during the three months
ended September 30, 2016. RetailMeNot, Inc. estimates that
approximately $4.8 billion in retailer sales were
attributable to consumer transactions from paid digital offers in
its marketplace in 2015, more than $600 million of which
were attributable to its in-store solution. The RetailMeNot, Inc.
portfolio of websites and mobile applications includes
RetailMeNot.com in the United States; RetailMeNot.ca
in Canada; VoucherCodes.co.uk in the United
Kingdom; ma-reduc.com and Poulpeo.com
in France; and GiftCardZen.com and Deals2Buy.com
in North America. RetailMeNot, Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ
stock exchange under the ticker symbol "SALE."
Media contact:
Katie Hammill
RetailMeNot, Inc.
+1 412 600 4869 (mobile)
pr@rmn.com
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