13 Products That Go on Super Sale in January

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Don’t miss winter’s best deals

Forget December. January is the most wonderful time of the year—if you ask retail experts, that is. This otherwise-bleak month is when you can find truly amazing deals on a variety of must-have items. While COVID-19 has certainly changed the retail landscape, with more of us shopping online and some of our favorite stores closing their doors for good, it thankfully hasn’t stopped the sales. That said, some January sales traditions like Broadway Week won’t be happening this year, but we’re hoping they’ll be back soon.

In the meantime, here’s what we’ve got for this year: some of the great discounts that we always see after the holidays, and others that promise to be bigger and better than ever. Expect to see up to 90 percent off products that didn’t get scooped up in 2020—including seasonal decor, bedding, and electronics—as well as one discounted membership you won’t want to miss. It’s the perfect time to stock up on everything you need and get 2022 started off right. While you’re at it, find out the other best times to buy throughout the year.

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Gym memberships

Gyms have been hit hard during the pandemic, and not all states are allowing members to exercise indoors at the moment. But if it’s all systems go in your area, January is the time to join. You can expect fantastic specials for two reasons: First, gyms are seriously hurting right now, so they’re doing what they can to entice new members. And second, this is the time when everyone makes their New Year’s resolutions; since getting in shape is always a biggie, gyms wisely provide a little extra incentive for people with this goal.

As in years past, gyms will be running specials all month long, says Julie Ramhold, a consumer analyst with DealNews.com. “But if you wait until the end of the month to sign up, you might find a better discount compared with the beginning,” she notes. Plus, there’s a good chance your contract will also waive select fees that can add up to $100. Typically, at-home exercise equipment also goes on sale in January, but we don’t expect to see much of that this year, as demand has been incredibly high over the past eight months.

On Sale

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Food

44.9944% OFF$25 at Amazon

Yep, food also gets discounted—especially holiday items like ham, turkey, wine, seasonal Christmas flavors, and all the other good stuff that people love to eat in December. You’ll also likely have luck with food gifts and seasonal baskets. Baking products usually go on sale in January, too, but seeing that we’re still in a pandemic, this aisle may be less discounted than in previous years.

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Skin-care products

24.9932% OFF$16.95 at Amazon

So, why are there so many beauty bargains in the dead of winter? “Much like the fitness category, as shoppers are working to better their workout routines, many are also wanting to revamp and upgrade their beauty regimens,” says Sara Skirboll, a shopping and trend expert with RetailMeNot. “From upgrading skin care to cosmetic and beauty tools, January will offer great discounts on all forms of beauty and skin care.” Consider stocking up on New York Biology’s Dead Sea Mud Mask if it’s on sale—it does wonders for skin in the long, dry winter months.