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Boxing Day Sales 2012: A Guide To The Best In-Store And Online Sales Across Canada

The Biggest And Best Bargains On Boxing Day
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Ok, Shop-a-holics — Ready? Set? Go!

The biggest day in shopping is nearly here (think Canada’s Black Friday). We're always two steps ahead so we’ve created a list of must-know Boxing Day sales to give you a jump-start on your hunt for the best bargains. We've also come up with a list of shopping survival tips from SHOP.ca (you’re going to need more than just cash or credit to ensure your shopping spree unfolds hitch-free). Arm yourselves with their advice and you’ll be on your way to having a successful Boxing Day experience!

-- Make a list (and stick to it!). Shopping can be overwhelming. Reduce stress and cut time by jotting down items you're looking for. Make a plan and stick to it as close as possible; that way, you can stay on schedule and budget.

-- Shop in your pajamas (don't mind if we do!). Dozens of stores offer great online sales for Boxing Day. As an added bonus, you won't have long lines to wait in.

-- Look for free Shipping and returns. Refund and exchange policies vary from place to place, so read the fine print.

-- Buy extra host/hostess gifts. The holiday season also means parties — and lots of them! With a packed calendar, it’s easy to get busy and forget to pick up a little something for the party host with the most (especially at New Year's). When shopping, make sure to buy a few additional host or hostess gifts to keep on hand.

-- Have fun! Shopping shouldn't be a drag. Check out your favourite stores with your best pals or family. Stay hydrated and keep that energy going with a couple of snacks.

Now to the sales! Keep an eye on the below slideshow as we'll be updating it on a daily basis. If you have a sale you'd like us to add, email us at canadastyle@huffingtonpost.com.

Urban Outfitters

Boxing Day Deals 2012 In Canada

Urban Outfitters

The Details: Wednesday, Dec. 26

What You Get: Take an extra 30 per cent off!

The Peacock Parade

The Details: Wednesday, Dec. 26

What You Get: Three dress blowouts organized alphabetically by designer. All dresses will be under $50 and prices will be up to 90 per cent off!

Indigo, Chapters & Coles

The Details: Wednesday, Dec. 26

What You Get: In-store sales of up to 75 per cent off on select home décor, books, toys and accessories. They're also offering a great deal on the Kobo Arc (16GB for $200; 32GB for $250; 64GB for $300). With the purchase of one Kobo Arc you can get a Kobo Mini (valued at $80) for free. Online customers will find discounts on bestsellers.

Old Navy

The Details: Wednesday, Dec. 26 to Saturday, Dec. 29

What You Get: Up to 70 per cent off on adult and children's clothing.

Home Outfitters

The Details: Sale starts on Wednesday, Dec. 26 to Thursday, Jan. 3

What You Get: Doors open at 7 a.m. (early bird gets the worm!). Expect to find door crashers on kitchen, bed and bath items. You'll even find bargains on cookware and dinnerware sets, vacuums, coffee makers, home furnishings and more.

Bonus: Save 60 per cent off on all Christmas-themed products like ornaments and 50 per cent off on all Christmas-themed tableware and gift baskets (late Christmas present ideas, anyone?).

EQ3

The Details: Saturday, Dec. 22 to Saturday, Dec. 29

What You Get: In store and online deals on furniture for your living and dining room, bedroom, office and more! In addition to discounts from their winter sale (beginning December 14 and ending January 20), you get an extra 15 per cent off on all regular-priced items and 20 per cent off if the bill total is $2,500 or higher (all items must be purchased at regular price, before tax and delivery; this excludes Herman Miller).

Future Shop

The Details: The online sale starts Monday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m.

What You Get: For all you tech lovers and die-hard gamers, there'll be bargains on video games, computers, tech gizmos and gadgets galore.

The Home Depot

The Details: Thursday, Dec. 20 to Sunday, Jan. 6

What You Get: Bargains for all your home needs and get an extra 10 per cent off the last ticketed price on all major appliances.

Best Buy

The Details: The online sale starts Monday, Dec. 24 and the in-store sale begins Wednesday, Dec. 26

What You Get: For all things tech and electronic, you'll find great bargains here. The company is even offering a price-beat promise (find a lower price anywhere and they'll match it). If you're an online shopper, you can even reserve your products online for fast and easy in-store pickup.

Thyme Maternity

The Details: Tuesday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Dec. 31

What You Get: Up to 50 per cent off stylish maternity wear. Find cardigans starting at $39, pants starting at $49, shirts starting at $29 and loungewear starting at $39.

Canada Computers

The Details: Wednesday, Dec. 26

What You Get: From cameras to computers, they're offering door crashers that will make any tech-savvy customer happy. (Though they aren't specifying the discount amount yet.)

The Brick

The Details: Wednesday, Dec. 26

What You Get: Doors open at 6 a.m. (so get enough shut-eye the night before). You can get 50 per cent off select items like mattress and sofa sets. They're even selling 1,500 seven-inch tablets for only $68.

Walmart

The Details: Online sale starts Friday, Dec. 21

What You Get: It's Walmart... what can't you get? Watch them slash low prices even lower! Get full discount deals here.

Fred Perry

The Details: Wednesday, Dec. 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

What You Get: 50 per off on Fred Perry wear

Oliver Spencer

The Details: Wednesday, Dec. 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

What You Get: 50 per cent off stylish menswear

Canadian Tire

The Details: We know something's brewing at Canadian Tire, we just don't know what yet. So put it on your list of places to hit and you'll be the first to know once we get the scoop!

Drake Hotel General Store

The Details: Wednesday, Dec. 26

What You Get: Up to 50 per cent off on seasonal and fall/winter collections including Lifetime, Something Else, 213 Industry, Gant, Cheap Monday, Levi's and more!

Over The Rainbow

The Details: Sale starts on Wednesday, Dec 26 at 8 a.m. and runs through the week.

What You Get: All fall/winter fashion items like shirts, sweaters and jackets (except for the brand Canada Goose) and accessories like bags, shoes and jewellery are on sale. Get up to 50 per cent off on denim and keep an eye out for some amazing door crashers starting at $25.

Thomas Sabo

The Details: Wednesday, Dec. 26 to Thursday, Jan. 31

What You Get: Get excited! This is the first ever worldwide Thomas Sabo sale! All Thomas Sabo Signature shops and retailers are offering 40 per cent off on select merchandise!

Gotstyle Menswear

The Details: Wednesday, Dec. 26 starting at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

What You Get: Thirty to 40 per cent off everything. You'll find all your favourite designers. Here's just a snippet of what they offer: Moose Knuckles, Nobis, Psycho Bunny, John Varvatos, Zanerobe, Ted Baker, Strellson, Sand, G Lab, Tombolini, Marshall Artist, Moods Of Norway, Haight & Ashbury, Dr. Denim, AG, PRPS, Velvet, Gsus, Johnny Love, No Brand, Adidas SLVR, Sully Wong, Goorin Hats, Tiger Of Sweden, Lab, Cerruti 1881 and more!

Amazon.ca

The Details: Starting 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26 for an entire week!

What You Get: Get up to 25 per cent off Beats headphones and speakers, up to 40 per cent off select digital cameras from Panasonic, Olympus and Canon, up to 78 per cent off memory cards and up to 75 per cent off select movies and television shows. Find more amazing deals here

Mobilicity

The Details: Sales start on Tuesday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Dec. 31.

What You Get: You can save up to $150 on select smartphones. But keep in mind, quantities are limited.

H&M:

The Details: Sales start on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 7:03 a.m.

What You Get: Get ready to go elbow-to-elbow because the first 100 people at selected H&M's across the country will get up to $300 off their purchase. Prices are slashed on hundreds of items throughout the store — so you can expect those $5 deals!

Wind

The Details: Wednesday, Dec. 26 to Monday, Dec. 31

What You Get: Get a free Xbox when you buy any Windows phone and activate a $40 Unlimited Wish plan. If you're among the first ten customers to sign up on Boxing Day, you'll also receive a $100 service credit. Other smartphones start at $0 when you sign up for a plans in-store. For more information, click here.

Jones New York

The Details: Sale begins on Wednesday, Dec. 26 to Thursday, Dec. 27.

What You Get:Get up to 80 per cent off the original price and save up to 70 per cent on everything else in store.

Fido

The Details: Boxing week sales end Monday, Dec. 31.

What You Get: Get the first month free when you sign up for a Fido agreement up until December 31.

EB Games

The Details: In store and online sales begin on Wednesday, Dec. 26 to Monday, Dec. 31.

What You Get: Save $100 on the Xbox 360 250GB holiday bundle and get up to $40 off video games like Halo 4, Diablo, Max Payne 3 and more!

Aritzia

The Details: In store sales start at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26. But you can start shopping online now!

What You Get: Save between 20 to 50 per cent on all fall and winter fashions.

Eddie Bauer

The Details: The sale is on now, but we don't know for how long!

What You Get: Get up to 60 per cent off select men's, women's and kids' merchandise both in store and online.

Henry's

The Details: In store sales begin on Wednesday, Dec. 26 to Wednesday, Jan. 2

What You Get: All memory cards, lighting equipment and Sigma lenses are on sale. Get cameras at reduced prices and save big on lenses from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and more. Save at least 20 per cent on all bags, cases and tripods.

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