Thursday, November 20, 2008

Off On A Tangent: Nordstrom, Cole Haan, the Gap, and Ann Taylor

"Thanks!" to Covert5 (in this post), who let us know that Nordstrom is offering free shipping with promo code HOLIDAY08 on orders of $100+. This offer expires 12/19/08.

"Thanks!" to Cass (in this post) who let us know that Cole Haan is offering 30% off sale merchandise with promo code NOVSALE30. This offer expires 11/30/08. Moreover, Cole Haan is offering *free* ground shipping on all orders (no min!) until 12/4/08. {fabulous!}

"Thanks!" to Anon at 11:18 AM (in this post) who let us know that the Gap is offering $20 off purchases of $75+ in stores. (They are also offering $25 off purchases of $75+ if you use your Gap Card.) This offer expires 11/23/08.

"Thanks!" to Melissa who let us know that Ann Taylor is offering 30% off AND *free* shipping. {truly fantastic!} To receive this online, use promo code FRIENDS. To receive this in stores, print the image above (or click here) and present at time of purchase. This offer is good from 11/20/08 through 11/23/08.

Happy {holiday} shopping! :)

23 comments:

  1. I can confirm that the Ann Taylor code is working as of today, even for already on-sale items. The site was funky about accepting the code - I had to fill in ALL of my cc info etc. before it would accept it - but it did work. Hurrah!

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  2. I have just bought a great cashmere hoodie by Ann Taylor. With that discount and free shipping it cost me only $57.

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  3. I love Ann Taylor's friends & family promos! wow...30% off, FREE SHIPPING, and you can use it as many times as you want? Are you listening j.crew?!? :) I bet AT is going to have a huge weekend as far as sales go. This is a smart move on their part, esp. right before the holidays.

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  4. ITA ~ JC needs to get a clue.

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  5. Got an e-mail this morning about a big sale at Anthropologie. Go to the main anthro page and down at the bottom click on "sale" Pretty good prices for them!

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  6. How does Ann Taylor sweater sizing compare to JCrew/GAP/BR? What about for the Misses sweaters?

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  7. So I'm a Park Ranger who loves J. Crew and I work in the Marin Headlands in Sausalito, CA and I received a faxed permit last night that J. Crew is having a photo shoot today here for their March Catalog. How exciting! Only thing is that it was foggy all morning long but it has finally cleared. So watch out for the Golden Gate Bridge, Point Bonita Lighthouse, Fort Point and Rodeo Beach. Cant wait to see the end result.

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  8. mjMuffin: That is super exciting news!!! Thanks for sharing. :) Were you able to see any of the photo shoot? I am sure J.Crew did an amazing job with the photography. :)

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  9. This is off topic but the Annapolis store has 50% off sale items. They have a fair amount of good stuff left (including tons of hair accessories, belts, scarves ect.) if your in the area. The sales associate mentioned that the only other store with this promotion is at Harvard.

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  10. mjMuffin
    exciting news that they came to the bay area! Let us know if you saw anything.

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  11. PS: thanks for the Ann Taylor code! I just bought a scarf I had been waiting to go on sale! With 30% and Free shipping - it was an even better deal!
    Alexis, I love your blog!

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  12. Amy: I find that the sizing at AT is about the same as j.crew, but I only shop at Ann Taylor Loft. I wear the same size at both stores.

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  13. Cool news about the photo shoot.

    It seems that the coupons and discounts will be flying around at all the stores. It makes me sad to see the investments value dropping, but the silver lining maybe the deals we'll get at the stores.

    There must be an upside somewhere.

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  14. "Thanks!" again to all those who shared codes/sales with each other! :)

    Also, it sounds like some of us got some amazing deals already- congratulations! :)

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  15. J.Crew, take note. Your competitors are outpricing you and taking your market share! Act now and offer a similar deal if you want to compete!

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  16. Anon @ 2:29: would you mind just briefly commenting on quality of Ann Taylor cashmere hoodies?

    I saw them in my local store but I am trying to start buying better quality cashmere that doesn't pill...

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  17. Forgot to say: thanks to everyone who shared codes and thanks Alexis for posting them!

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  18. I don't know. I will rather wait until J Crew has the 50% off again and buy from them than the 30% off Ann Taylor. Just not a fan.

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  19. Hoe can that be the March catalog, they are printed up 6 months in advance?

    I won't be taking advantage of the sales I prefer to eat.

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  20. Anyone know if there are any in store promos going on at Banana Republic? And do I need a physical coupon? I'm a cardholder and get their emails, but turns out I need to quickly grab something there at lunch for a work party tonight and I didn't find anything in my emails. TIA!

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  21. SanFranciscoCA - the quality of Ann taylor cashmere is great! I own many of their cashmere sweaters, some from alomst 8 years ago and they are still in excellent condition. Also, Ann Taylor cashmere is InStyle's cashmere winner this year. HTH!

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  22. Thanks Marietta!

    I shouldn't have hesitated when I saw their cashmere hoodies then :)

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