Every HomeGoods Shopper Should Know This About The Furniture Markdown Schedule

Admittedly, HomeGoods is one of the top home stores with the best decor. But the retail chain isn't just known for its fashionable decorations. You'll also find furniture both in-store and online. And though the corporation asserts that it offers quality products at comparatively low prices (in reference to other similar retailers), it might still be too expensive in regard to the budget you set for a new couch, end table, or console. But there's a way you can get furniture for cheaper: just wait three months after an item's launch. There's a high probability that the retailer will slash the prices to clear out floor space and make room for new inventory.

And if a piece has been around for a while even after the initial discount, you stand a chance to save more, as the store might mark it down further to entice consumers to take it home. This is a big secret HomeGoods employees won't tell you and you'll have to hunt around the store on your own to find pieces with reduced prices. That being said, not every piece of furniture with a discounted tag (or in the clearance section) is worth buying. Since the retailer stocks products from artisans and manufacturers globally (sometimes even from vendors going out of business or clearing out their seasonal stock), quality varies across items. Also, some pieces might become outdated by the time they're put on clearance. So, conduct your research and stay updated on the unexpected furniture trends that are coming back in style to avoid investing in something that will date your interiors.

Despite the retailer's furniture markdown schedule, HomeGoods restocks products frequently; some people even venture that their local HomeGoods gets fresh inventory every day. As such, it can be difficult to determine which pieces have been in the store for how long and plan in advance. So, to simplify things, just look at the label of the pieces you're interested in. Right above or below the "Compare At" price, you'll see four numbers together. They denote the month and year a particular item was first marked for sale.

For example, if you see 0926 on a furniture's tag, it means that it was first stocked in September 2026. Keeping this in mind, this item should get marked down by late December if it's still in stock. To make the most of it, don't commit a common mistake everyone makes while shopping at HomeGoods: overlooking the slightly damaged furniture pieces. Though you might have to deal with a little chipped paint or some scratches, you can generally request the store manager for an additional discount. Since the retailer's primary goal is to quickly move items in and out of a location, you might get an extra 10 to 20% off on certain units. However, waiting three months for a piece you love comes with a serious drawback: someone else might snag it before it can get discounted. Consequently, you'll have to then search for another item and wait an additional three months hoping to get that table or recliner for a discount.