If you’re not excited, you should be.
The biggest day in shopping is just around the corner (think Canada’s Black Friday). To give you a head start on your hunt for the best bargains, we’ve created a list of must-know Boxing Day steals. We've also come up with a list of shopping survival tips (you’re going to need more than just cash or credit to ensure your shopping spree unfolds hitch-free).
We chatted with two of the loveliest and fashionable Canadians, Jan Gandhi and Nancy Sahota over at The Peacock Parade. Arm yourselves with their advice and you’re sure to have an uber-satisfying Boxing Day experience!
-- Set a budget and stick with it. And shop early to avoid the disappointment of sold-out items.
-- Have a list of your favourite websites and make sure you know when their sales start. Make sure you're one of the first people to log on when the sales start.
-- Call customer service if you have questions prior to the sales starting.
-- Know the ins and outs of your favourite websites so you don't miss out on any deals. Know websites' return and shipping policies so you can plan gifts or purchases for specific occasions.
-- Know your measurements so you can accurately determine your size when shopping online.
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.
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 in line will get up to $300 off their purchase (probably a scratch-and-save card). Prices are slashed on hundreds of items throughout the store. You'll find a lot of $5 deals.
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.