The Ross 49¢ Sale Has Begun – Here’s What We Spotted at Our Store!
The ROSS 49-cent sale starts now!
Head to your local ROSS to check and see what clearance finds you can spot during their 49¢ Sale! We started seeing some 49¢ items in our store today and noticed that some holiday items were marked down, but not everything, which means more discounts are coming!
End-of-year clearance has already been live on their website, but you may want to check your local ROSS Dress for Less stores for more deals.
Keep in mind that the entire store isn’t on sale, and that clearance finds can vary greatly by location. Finding items with that special hot pink tag may take some effort, so start where you see red clearance signs and look through the racks closely.
Though the sale is technically an “unofficial” one, these 49¢ tags tend to pop up around this time each year. In the past, shoppers have seen clothing, jewelry, holiday items, lotions, and coloring books all discounted to 49¢.
Hip Tip: Rumor has it that they started marking things down on a Monday and go through Wednesday if need be. The 49¢ sale is usually things that have been there for a while and holiday items.
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The deals available vary between ROSS stores across the country.
Whether you find a 49¢ tag or not, you’re sure to see heavily discounted items throughout January. Dates and deals may vary by location, but stores nationwide will slash prices to unload last year’s inventory.
Readers have already spotted this sale. One reader said, “Check your stores now. Mine started last week! I scored so many cute things. Even the cashier was shocked, lol!”
You may spot new sales and clearance items every day. If you have your heart set on snagging these rock-bottom prices, we suggest checking the racks before the unofficial ROSS 49-cent sale starts and checking again afterward.
Shoppers report finding these ROSS deals in prior sales:
- Tommy Hilfiger Baby Sets – $1.99
- Jumping Beans’ Girls Floral Top – $1.49
- Long Winter Puffer Coat with Removable Hood – $14.99
- Nike Fuzzy Sweatshirts – $3.99
- Calvin Klein Jeans – $2.99
- American Rag Jeans – $3.99
You can also save year-round at ROSS Dress for Less!
If you haven’t shopped at ROSS before, the store carries some major brand names for affordable prices. Browse the ROSS racks, and you’ll spot designers like Kate Spade, Nautica, Puma, Levi, and Guess. Even better, most items are 20% – 60% cheaper than offered at department stores!
ROSS has a large selection, too! The stores are full of trendy clothing, shoes, jewelry, artwork, home goods, and more. The selection changes regularly, so make sure to take your time and browse the racks.
To get the most out of your trip to ROSS, you’ll want to be aware of some ROSS store shopping hacks and savings tips. Besides the ROSS 49¢ sale, here are our favorite ways to save at ROSS!
Save more with these ROSS shopping tips:
1. Shop “Senior Tuesday” at ROSS stores.
Those 55 or older can save 10% at ROSS every single Tuesday. This offer may vary by location so check with your store before heading over.
2. Be aware of “Markdown Mondays.”
Monday seems to be the day that ROSS stores markdown items. Shop Monday or early Tuesday to scoop these items before someone else does! Store managers may have their Monday markdown list by Sunday. It doesn’t hurt to ask a store manager which markdowns to expect for the week.
3. Enter the ROSS sweepstakes using the code on your receipt.
ROSS hosts sweepstakes every month where they award one grand prize and five second place prizes. Submit your receipt number to their sweepstakes website to enter. You can win up to $1,000!
4. Look for discounted items outside the clearance section.
Some deals might not be in the clearance section or marked with a giant “clearance” sign. Browse racks throughout the store, and you might find heavily discounted items that you weren’t expecting!
These discounts don’t just happen during the ROSS 49¢ sale. You can find discounts of 20% – 60% year-round!
5. Be aware that inventory changes regularly.
ROSS updates inventory on the regular. When you see a great deal, scoop it up as it’s not guaranteed to be there next time. Likewise, if you didn’t find what you were looking for one week, you might just find it the following one.
6. Keep an eye out for tags marked “Irregular.”
Every once in a while, you’ll spot an “irregular” item. This means that the product did not meet the manufacturer’s guidelines. Sometimes these may be defective products that you should avoid buying, but other times the irregularity is minimal and you can score a great price for the item.
7. Shop early to snag the brand names.
Brand-name items that have been discounted tend to fly off the shelves. The earlier you can hit up the store, the better, and if you can, shop during the week when the store is less crowded.
8. Sign up for emails to get store news.
Register for the ROSS email list and you might just get special offers or updates on merchandise.
9. Always shopping at ROSS? A store credit card gives you 5% back in ROSS Rewards.
We usually DON’T recommend opening up store credit cards. However, if you are a ROSS regular, you can get 5% back in ROSS Rewards. You’ll also snag 10% off a ROSS Dress for Less purchase. Get a ROSS Mastercard and you’ll also score 1% back in Rewards anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
10. Know the ROSS return policy.
Software that has been opened and merchandise that has been used, worn, or altered are not eligible for a refund, exchange, or store credit.
That being said, if you don’t love an item you bought or you found it for less, you can return the product within 30 days for a full refund. Just bring in your ID and the original receipt.
Returns made without a receipt must be approved by the system (make sure to bring in a Valid ID). Upon approval, you will be given a store credit or exchange at the current retail price.
Merchandise returned after 30 days – receipt or not – will be exchanged or credited with a store credit.
Hip Tip: Avoid paying for items via check. Those who pay via check must wait 5 days after a return before funds will be released.
Let us know in the comments what you score at your ROSS clearance sale!
When is the .49 cents sale in Albuquerque
Hey there! It could be now, but this can vary. You can always call in or check your nearby location to be sure. Hoping you find some great deals! ❤️🤗
Went yesterday found a pair of men’s indoor / outdoor slippers for .49 cents u really have to hunt. I went over to the men’s socks and found some great thermal sock on clearance 2 pairs for $2.99. a great deal…
Thanks so much for sharing your finds with us! Great scores for sure!
Nope. Looked like my store in Kissimmee cleared out most of their clearance stuff that was in the store last week. No big deals. Stuff marked down regular price $14.99 down to $12.99.
Bummer! Thanks for sharing what it was like at your location!
I couldn’t find anything marked that low at my Ross and when I asked an employee she rolled her eyes and said it was just a rumor, not a real sale.
So sorry to hear that. Thanks for the update. We did find this sale valid in store recently. It can vary by location if there might be another Ross nearby to check.❤️
As someone who used to work at Ross, I understand where the employee is coming from (although she could have not been rude about it). Retail employees just loathe the TikTok-ification of in-store clearance and such. Ross calls it “Winter Clearance Event,” so when people asked us about the “49 cents sale” we were just instructed to tell them we don’t have that. But yeah, we did markdowns for 49 cent items too.
Same thing happened to me. I found a bowl that was marked down and asked about some ornaments I found. She told me not to believe everything on TicTok.
I was super excited to find a king size set of Martha Stewart Christmas sheets for $.49!
WOOHOO! Awesome find, Donna! 🎉 Thanks for letting us know what you scored! 💞
Nothing in Chesterfield, MO. No holiday stuff either. Regular clearance markdowns to 8.99 for clothes. 😔
Bummer! Hoping there might be further markdowns at your store soon to score! 🤞 Appreciate you taking the time to share how your shopping experience went, Jenn.
Here in ATL, nothing as exciting as sheets for 49 cents, but I did find boxes of tea for 49 cents, and a nice fair isle sweater for 5.99.
Wow, great finds, Luisa! 🎉 Boxes of tea for 49 cents and a fair isle sweater for $5.99 sound like amazing deals! Thanks for sharing your shopping wins! 💕
All the Christmas wrapping paper was 49cent at Chicago location so we stocked up, they seem to keep it near the front. Some other markdowns too but mostly half off at this smaller location.
Sweet! Thanks for sharing about the markdowns at your location, Charles! ❤️ Happy you were able to stock up on Christmas wrapping paper! 🎄✨