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Best Easter sales to shop this bank holiday: Shark, Homebase, Samsung and more
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With the warmer weather and the relaxation of lockdown restrictions, we’re all looking forward to the long bank holiday weekend.
And some of our favourite brands are celebrating the arrival of spring with some stellar sales, including clearance offers, half price savings and deals on big-ticket items.
At John Lewis, we’ve seen the stalwart slash its prices in a spring sale on tech, bedding, beauty and fashion items with offers of up to 50 per cent off.
Elsewhere in Amazon’s spring sale, savvy shoppers have been enjoying 40 per cent savings on the retailer’s Echo speakers as well as discounts on almost every ghd hair tool.
We’ve also seen the cult luggage brand Away reveal its second-ever sale while Currys launched its “epic deals” sale for Easter 2021, with discounts on fridge freezers, coffee machines, TVs and more.
Read more: Best Amazon deals
Whether you’re on the lookout for a new outfit now that picnics and barbecues are allowed or want to get stuck into some spring cleaning with a new vacuum cleaner, there are plenty of deals to enjoy this Easter.
To avoid you spending too much time scrolling this bank holiday, we’ve scoured through to find you some of the best deals to take advantage of – across fashion, home appliances, tech, homeware and more.
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& Other Stories
Fitted ribbed ruffle blue top: Was £45, now £26, Stories.com
With nearly 50 per cent off, this lovely ribbed ruffle top is a steal from the & Other Stories Easter sale. The ruffled detailing is very in keeping with the fashion brand’s unique and delicate designs, and we think the blue will give your outfit a nice pop of colour for spring.
Wool blend plaid blazer: Was £135, now £60, Stories.com
Channel your inner Cher Horowitz from Clueless with this beige plaid blazer, reduced in price by more than half this Easter. The checks will really elevate your outfit, whether paired with blue jeans or over a mini dress, while its slightly oversized styling and double breasted silhouette is very in vogue for 2021. The perfect transitional piece, too, the wool blend material is sure to keep you warm in the unpredictable British spring.
Satin square neck midi dress: Was £95, now £66, Stories.com
Perfect for picnics, transition out of lockdown and into spring with this chic midi dress – now more than 30 per cent off. The statement big sleeves and square neck create a flattering silhouette while the the polka dot print tones down the piece, making it a great every day item.
Schuh
Ugg women’s black oh yeah slippers: Was £80, now £63.99, Schuh.co.uk
During a year spent mostly in lockdown and loungewear, these Ugg sliders have a been a staple in many a wardrobe. A favourite in the Noughties, the brand is officially back and you can snap up these sliders for 20 per cent off at Schuh right now. Earning a spot in our round-up of the best women’s slippers, our reviewer said they are “undeniably soft and cosy.”
New Balance white & navy 327 men’s trainers: Was £80, now £57.99, Schuh.co.uk
Refresh your trainers for spring with this pair of New Balance 327’s, reduced by nearly 30 per cent. Boasting a retro white and navy suede design paired with the classic “N” branding of the brand, another colourway of the shoe featured in our men’s trainers review. “Worn by supermodels in London, dads in Ohio, and now us… the angular sole unit and studded heel provide just enough interest without going overboard,” our tester said.
Dr Martens black eye boots: Was £139, now £98.99, Schuh.co.uk
If you’ve been after a pair of boots from seminal shoe brand Dr Martens for a while, now’s the perfect time to invest. Schuh is offering nearly 30 per cent off this pair that boast the classic Dr Martens chunky styling which never goes out of fashion. Working just as well worn with a floaty dress as with a pair of jeans, don’t miss out.
Zara
Woven metallic tote bag: Was £25.99, now £17.99, Zara.com
Stylish, chic and timeless, woven bags are a spring and summer staple and you can’t go wrong with this offering from Zara. The tote bag design means its practical and spacious while the circular handles and metallic sheen award it nice detailing. There’s a handy chain so you can wear it as cross body, too.
Cable knit crop top: Was £17.99, now £9.99, Zara.com
If you love your knitwear, this cable knit crop top means you can continue wearing it into spring and the warmer months. We are sure the straight neckline will make for a flattering fit and the lilac colouring is ideal for livening up an outfit. Pair with jeans and some gold accessories for the perfect park-ready look.
Shark
Shark upright anti hair wrap upright cleaner: Was £349.99, now £199.99, Sharkclean.co.uk
A leading brand for household appliances and cleaning products, this popular model currently has a whopping £150 off in Shark’s Easter sale. One of our favourites, it earned a spot in our guide to the best pet vacuum cleaners. Our reviewer praised the vacuum as being a “versatile machine with some nifty pet-related tricks up its sleeve.” A no-brainer for pet owners, we’re sure this one will sell out fast.
Shark duoclean upright vacuum cleaner: Was £279.99, now £169.99, Sharkclean.co.uk
With a saving of more than £100, if you’re in the market to upgrade your vacuum cleaner, now is the time to buy. Allowing you to glide from carpets to floors with ease, the “lift-away” technology means it transforms into a lightweight portable vacuum, too. A great feature is the anti-allergen complete seal which claims to capture and trap 99.9 per cent of dust and allergens. We’re sold.
Current Body
Sensica sensilight pro IPL hair removal device: Was £379, now £265, Currentbody.com
In Current Body’s Easter sale you can enjoy 15 per cent off this Sensica IPL hair removal and laser machine that earned a spot in our round-up of the best IPL devices. Our tester said they found their hair was “definitely sparser and lighter over time”, adding that they “would highly recommend this device if you have both face and body hair to zap.”
Homebase
Qualcast 41cm petrol self propelled lawn mower: Was £279.99, now £239, Homebase.co.uk
With summer approaching, we’re all beginning to get our gardens ready for outdoor entertaining – meaning it’s time to invest in a new lawnmower. This Qualcast mower is currently down by £40 and boasts a B&S engine for long life battery as well as various cutting heights and a 41cm width for a smooth cut.
Riga coffee table with shelf: Was £150, now £120.03, Homebase.co.uk
This Scandi-inspired and impressively affordable coffee table from Homebase is perfect for refreshing your interiors for spring. The clean accents, American oak veneers and elegant legs create a timeless-looking piece that will add the finishing touches to any living space. Reduced down to £120, you can’t go wrong.
Playstation
‘Ghost of Tsushima’ PS4 game: Was £54.99, now £31.34, Playstation.com
Playstation has an impressive range of offers up for grabs in its spring sale and the hugely popular Ghost of Tsushima is reduced by nearly 50 per cent. Featuring in our round-up of the best PS4 games, our reviewer said: “Set in 13th century Japan, Ghost of Tshushima is the perfect PS4 game for anyone who’s ever dreamed of being a roaming samurai.” They added that “as well as stealthing and assassinating, you’ll also enjoy intense one-on-one duels reminiscent of films likeYojimbo.”
‘The Last Of Us’ Remastered PS4 game: Was £15.99, now £7.99, Playstation.com
Another stellar deal in Playstation’s spring sale, this top-rated PS4 game is currently 50 per cent off. Earning a spot in our round-up of the best PS4 games, our reviewer said: “The Last Of Us is generally considered one of the best games of all time, and its epic story continues with its direct sequel, The Last Of Us 2”, adding that “we found it to be utterly heart-rendering, its narrative quality on par with a dark sci-fi film.”
Asos
Lola May smock dress in check: Was £43, now £18.75, Asos.com
With up to 50 per cent off bank holiday looks on Asos this weekend, there’s a lot to wade through. Catching our eye was this smock dress in a check print, perfect for picnics and barbecues. The puff sleeves are very in vogue while the green pattern screams spring. Whether paired with black boots or trainers, you’ll be sure to make a statement in the park.
Nike challenger trainers in black: Was £79.95, now £59.95, Asos.com
Asos is making sure you’re “rule of six ready” with its huge sale, and we think this means it’s time for a trainer refresh. This Nike men’s pair with the brands signature branding is a great everyday black trainer – a contemporary style that will work with most things in your wardrobe.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Was £699, now £599, Samsung.com
Save £100 on the brand new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE phone this spring with the brand’s Easter offer. Released just this year, you can snap up the phone that features 5G connectivity, all-day battery technology and Samsung’s latest hyper fast processor, all for £599. Other Samsung Galaxy models featured in our round-up of the best phones of 2020, so you’re in safe hands.
La Redoute
Hiba side table in solid oak & steel: Was £95, now £66.50, Laredoute.co.uk
Sleek and contemporary, this industrial chic side table adds some edge to your living space. Fashioned from solid oak and steel, use it as a bedside table or as a sofa side table in your living room. The versatile piece is currently reduced by 30 per cent in La Redoute’s spring sale, so be quick adding it to your basket.
Swan Nordic pump espresso coffee machine in blue: £110, now £99, Laredoute.co.uk
Though a humble discount, this Nordic-inspired espresso machine from industry leader Swan will seriously elevate your morning coffees. A brand we love, the black model earned a spot in our round-up of the best espresso machines with our reviewer praising the model as “sleep and smart… [and] easy to clean.” They added: “This affordable coffee machine uses ground coffee to serve single or double espresso using the standard portafilter and pump design, and it does it well.”
Afaw berber-style rug: Was £95, now £66.50, Laredoute.co.uk
The berber-style rug interiors trend shows no sign of slowing – this La Redoute piece is a nice take on the classic style and one of the French-inspired brand’s most loved pieces. Its muted tones of brown and off-white will compliment most interiors, plus it comes in three different sizes: 120cm x 170cm, 160cm x 230cm and 200 x 290cm.
John Lewis’s spring sale is packed with tech, bedding, beauty and clothing deals – and at up to 50 per cent off
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