SAMPLE SALE CIRCUIT: Department Stores Take Over

If you look at out SALE ROLL sidebar to the left, you will notice that this week's Sample Sale schedule is light, or more like nonexistent. It's probably the Fourth Of July holiday in the middle of the week that has put everything off, but if you absolutely must continue shopping, this would be a good week to hit the department stores for final markdowns. Barney's and Bergdorf Goodman's tags have hit 60% off the original retail prices. Saks Fifth Avenue is expected to offer an extra discount on sale merchandise on the Fourth, which could bring savings up to 70% off or more, and Bloomingdale's can be reliably expected to do the same on any given holiday. So even if you are averse to the vastness of department stores, this week would be the one to check them out.