There are tons of outlet stores popping up across Canada that promise amazing brands and even better discounts. Unfortunately, many of us live more than a stone’s throw away from the outlets we want to visit or end up driving the hour (or four) only to be disappointed by the selection.
Outlets tend to be messy, over-picked, and chaotic but our desire to score a discount outweighs all the cons — snagging a deal while shopping is our number one priority! While there are a number of ways you can save by shopping online at regular-priced retailers, we’ve found a number of retailers with online outlet stores that will help you save a couple of bucks while you’re shopping.
Here are online outlet stores to take advantage of.
StyleDemocracy
StyleDemocracy brings the world of warehouse sales online for limited-time flash sales. Head to shop.styledemocracy.com to shop limited-time sales that feature a rotating selection of brands for up to 80% off. Past sales StyleDemocracy has hosted include Ted Baker, Frank And Oak, Lacoste, and more.
J.Crew Factory
The classic American retailer has its very own factory store online with clothing, footwear, and accessories for the whole family at a fraction of the price of its regular retail stores. While they do ship to Canada, shoppers should be mindful of their American prices and the $9.95 USD that it costs to ship across the border.
Pro tip: Check out the website’s clearance section for extra deals on deals.
GUESS Factory Store
If you’re a fan of GUESS, you’ll be happy to hear that they’ve got a factory store that you can shop stress-free online. Included in the online store’s offerings are clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men, women, and kids. Handbags and footwear are a major steal in particular, and the store often hosts extra discounts on top of already-low prices throughout the year — it’s best to keep checking back for better deals.
Gap Factory Store
Another North American classic is Gap, and their online factory is a great place to start your online shopping spree. Of the retailers on this list, Gap Factory Store probably has the largest selection to shop for the entire family. Not only do they offer clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids, but they also boast a large selection of apparel, shoes, and accessories for toddlers and babies, as well as lingerie and loungewear for women.
Under Armour Outlet
Everyone knows that Under Armour can get pretty pricey, but if you’re looking to shop the brand on a dime, you’ll definitely want to check out their online outlet store. While their selection isn’t as large as the other retailers on this list, their sales are no less impressive. Visit back often to shop deals on sneakers, athleticwear, backpacks, duffles, and more for men and women.
Banana Republic Factory
Banana Republic and Gap are both under the Gap umbrella, so it’s no surprise that this factory store exists. Shoppers can expect similar styles to their full-priced store at lower prices. In addition to regular size ranges for men and women, they also boast a women’s petite and clearance section. Bring on the deals!
adidas Outlet
Athleticwear is made affordable by adidas in this online outlet store. Discounts range between 10-70% off and span across a variety of categories, including clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and kids. While the selection isn’t huge, the deals are worth it. Keep checking back for new offerings.
Best Buy Clearance Outlet
There’s no need to wait until big sales to save on electronics! The Best Buy Clearance Outlet is open all year round. In addition to clearance items, shoppers can save big by shopping refurbished, open-box items, and overstock. From appliances to laptops and tablets to cellphones and game consoles, there’s something for everyone to shop!
REISS Outlet
This high-end U.K.-based fashion brand just got a little bit more affordable! Online, shoppers can find deep discounts of up to 60% off on coats and jackets, suiting, office wear, and more. While the prices are low, the quality’s not, so don’t sleep on this online outlet!
Swarovski Outlet
Swarovski is a girl’s best friend! And in the brand’s online outlet, there’s a selection of bracelets, watches, earrings, rings, sets, decoration, pens, and more. The selection is exclusive and only available for a limited time, so it’s best to check back on a regular basis. Act fast on things you like because you never know if it’s going to sell out!
Lole Outlet
You might already recognize this Montreal-based yogawear brand, but did you know that it has its own online outlet store? The Lole outlet features deals on tops, bottoms, intimates, and of course, everything you need to get your sweat on.
Amazon Outlet
Amazon is a favourite for many and their outlet is just one of the reasons why. The Amazon Outlet offers savings on overstocked items, spanning across a variety of categories. From home to beauty, to books, computers, and more, Amazon is a one-stop-shop for savings.
Reebok Outlet
Another athletic brand that hosts its very own online outlet is Reebok. Open all year round, find savings of up to 55% off on athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for both men and women. If you like what you see, check back often, as Reebok updates the online outlet frequently.
ASOS Outlet
If you’re a fan of this U.K.-based fast-fashion retailer, you’ll be happy to hear that ASOS has an online outlet with up to 70% off footwear, clothing, and accessories. If you dig deep enough, you’ll even find brands like Lacoste, Puma, adidas, Nike, NYX, and more.
Saks Off Fifth
And if you love Saks Fifth Avenue, you’ll want to check out its online off-price store. With many of the same brands Saks is known for, its Off Fifth online store is filled with designer deals. Luckily, prices are based in Canadian dollars, so there’s no guesswork when it comes to conversion, and usually, Canadians receive free shipping on all orders over $99.
Thomas Sabo Outlet
This is one of our favourite online outlet stores for accessories. Head over to the Thomas Sabo online outlet to save up to 70% on beautiful fine jewelry, watches, and beaded bracelets — this online outlet is truly a hidden gem! Shipping is $15 for orders under $50, and for purchases over, shipping is free!
Fossil Outlet
Another online accessory outlet that’s worth checking out is the Fossil Outlet. Featuring watches, belts, handbags, jewelry, sunglasses, and more, you can save up to 60% in the section of the website.
Sport Chek Clearance Outlet
For all things sports-related, head to the Sport Chek Clearance Outlet. Here you can find deals on women’s clothing and shoes, men’s clothing and shoes, kids’ clothing and shoes, gear and equipment, electronics, and jerseys and fan gear. Shipping is free on all orders of $99 or more.
AllSaints Outlet
Not many folks realize that this luxury label has its own online outlet store. The AllSaints Outlet features pieces from the archives and seasons past. Find dresses, pants, leather bags, tops, and so much more for men and women at a discount.
Aldo Outlet
Footwear, accessories, and handbags at a steal can be found at the online Aldo Outlet. Prices start as low as under $20 for men and women, and the retailer offers free shipping to stores and on orders of $70 and more. Keep your eye out because every once in awhile, Aldo will offer sales-on-sale at the outlet, too.
PUMA
Another athletic brand with its own online outlet store is PUMA. You’ll find deals on apparel, footwear, and accessories for the whole family online. Plus, keep an eye out for extra discounts on outlet items, which happen every so often!
Coach Outlet
The online Coach Outlet periodically has sales and when it does, they’re good. Be sure to become a member to receive sale notifications and stay on top of when these magical deals happen! Just keep in mind that the prices are listed in American and shipping to Canada is $15.
Arc’teryx
Outdoor enthusiasts will be happy to hear that Vancouver-based brand Arc’teryx has its very own online outlet. Save on apparel, footwear, and accessories that are meant to last through all of your adventures.
BookOutlet.ca
Save on books and get to reading! BookOutlet.ca is a Canadian store that has amazing deals on books for all ages. Shipping is free on orders of $45 or more and the online outlet is constantly hosting discounts on top of already low prices.
Bench
Find deals on all things Bench in the brand’s online outlet store. There are comfy sweaters, t-shirts, pants, accessories, and more to discover. And the best part? Prices start at around $10.
The Last Hunt
The Last Hunt is a Montreal-based Altitude Sports‘ online outlet store and it’s Canada’s largest online destination for discounted outdoor apparel, footwear, and accessories. In addition to being able to find brands like The North Face, Patagonia, Fjallraven, and more for up to 65% off, our favourite part about the website is the ability to shop by percentage off.
Factory Shoe Outlet
Factory Shoe Outlet aims to be your one-stop footwear paradise. With a wide selection of functional and trendy shoes at reasonable prices, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for!
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It’s no secret that the royal family has a ripple effect in the fashion world is nothing new, as we all know that Princess Diana inspired countless copycats as women tried to emulate her style back in the day. Fast-forward a few decades, and the Royal Family continues to heighten the profile of designers and generate countless dollars for brands. This is thanks largely to what has been termed the “Kate Effect” and the “Markle Sparkle.” Naturally, the online marketplace makes getting our hands on royal looks easier than ever for those of us without a royal title attached to our names.
Here are 11 times that fashion brands made serious cash thanks to the royal family.
Mackage
Homegrown success story Mackage, became even more of a coveted outerwear brand when Meghan wore a coat by the company during a trip to Northern Ireland. According to Business of Fashion, this resulted in media impressions worth a cool $20 million.
Clarins
It isn’t just fashion brands that reap the benefits of being royal choices. When Kate was snapped this year at Wimbledon holding Clarins’ Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector – an affordable item to the masses – sales of the product jumped by 500 per cent on Amazon.
Mother Denim
Breaking all the royal rules, Meghan rocked a pair of ripped jeans by denim brand Mother to her anticipated first public appearance at The Invictus Games in Toronto with her now-husband Prince Harry back in 2017. The Mother “Looker” ankle fray jeans sold out everywhere almost immediately.
Birks
Meghan is a longtime fan of Montreal-born jewellery brand Birks. She’s worn the brand during countless appearances solo, with Harry, during her engagement announcement, and at a Christmas lunch with the Queen. After being photographed on Markle, traffic to the Birks website increased 400 per cent.
Aden & anais
Prince George became a trendsetter when he was just days old. The world caught a well documented glimpse of the newborn royal wrapped up in a bird-printed swaddle blanket by Brooklyn-based aden & anais as he left the hospital with his royal parents. According to ABC News, immediately after George’s big debut, over 10,000 orders were placed.
Outland Denim
Another go-to denim brand of Meghan’s is do-good company Outland Denim, which is touted as the most humanitarian denim company thanks to the fact that it employs former victims of human trafficking. When Meghan wore the brand’s Harriet black skinny jeans during an Australian tour, they became the most coveted pair of jeans in the world, selling out immediately.
Sentaler
Back in 2016, Kate wore luxury coat brand’s Sentaler Signature Wrap Coat with Ribbed Sleeves in Gull Grey while on a royal tour of Canada. The coat sold out almost immediately, and is known as the “Kate Coat” to this day. Meanwhile, Meghan had become a fan of the brand while living in Toronto, and did her part to drum up sales after she appeared in the Royal Baby Alpaca Wrap in grey.
Reiss
When Kate met the Obamas back in 2011, all eyes were on her perfect-fitting camel-coloured Reiss dress. According to the Telegraph, in the wake of its appearance on Kate, the dress sold out at a rate of one per minute, with the design selling on ebay for over five times its retail value.
Strathberry
Meghan has also played a role in popularizing luxury handbag brand Strathberry, having accessorized with the brands bags on three separate occasions, including on her first royal engagement in November 2017. According to Glamour, sales increased by more than 200 per cent immediately after the first photograph was published.
Line
The chic white Line coat worn by Meghan at her and Prince Harry’s engagement announcement became just as famous as the couple for its 10 minutes of fame. Shortly after the appearance, the coat was such a coveted item that it caused the Canadian company’s website to crash.
Marks & Spencer
Even the simplest of fashion items become the most coveted when worn by the Royal Family. A basic black Marks & Spencer knit sweater worn by Markle during a trip to Brixton in January 2018 sold out twice after being seen and snapped on the then soon-to-be royal.
The summer sales have begun! Tons of retailers have started to clear out current stock to make room for all things new for fall, so take advantage of the many deals happening around town and online.
Below you’ll find some of our favourites. But don’t sleep on ’em! The good styles and sizes are always first to go.
Aerie
Stock up on swimwear for the summer! For a limited time, take 40-60% off the Aerie collection, and shop swimwear, underwear, tops, bottoms, bras, and more at a discount. Shop the Aerie sale.
Reiss
Right now, you can shop a label that’s been seen on celebrities and The Royals for a deep, deep discount. The retailer is hosting a massive sale. Reiss is taking an extra 20% off already reduced items for men and women, including outerwear, dresses, suits and tailoring, shoes, and so much more. Shop the Reiss sale.
Banana Republic
This weekend, shop three big summer deals at Banana Republic. The retailer is taking an extra 50% off sale items, an extra 40% off women’s styles, and an extra 30% off men’s styles. The sale ends on Monday, July 8, so if you see something you like, act fast! Shop the Banana Republic sale.
Aldo
Looking to get your footwear fix? Look no further then Aldo’s summer sale! Right now, the retailer is taking 50% off the original price of all sale items (prices are as marked) and 25% off all regular priced sandals and bags for men and women. Shop Aldo’s summer sale.
Roots
If you haven’t taken a peek at Roots’ summer sale yet, what are you waiting for?! The iconic Canadian retailer is taking an extra 30% off clothing, shoes, and accessories for men and women. Discounts are taken off at checkout and no promotion code is required. Shop the Roots sale.
Macy’s
While Canada Day has come and gone, our neighbours in the United States are celebrating the 4th of July. Take advantage of the deals our American friends are having, just like the sale going down at Macy’s. From now until July 7, take an additional 20% off using the promotion code “FOURTH”. Shop the Macy’s sale.
Anthropologie
A sale on sale can do no wrong in our books! Anthropologie is taking an extra 50% off all sale items. Shop beautiful summer dresses, bodysuits, pants, footwear, accessories, and more. This sale only runs until the end of the weekend, so be sure not to miss it! Shop the Anthropologie sale.
Michael Kors
Michael Kors fans are in for a treat: the brand is taking up to 70% off select apparel, footwear, and accessories for men and women for its semi-annual sale. Prices are as marked and the sale runs until July 30, but don’t wait too long — like all sales, most of the good stuff gets swiped up first! Shop the Michael Kors sale.
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