17 TK Maxx tips to finding a bargain, including best time to shop and its secret rewards scheme
TK Maxx is the place to be for bargain hunters on the lookout for a deal, but shoppers can save even more cash by following these tricks and tips.
On Monday shops reopened in England and Wales, with bargain hunters out on the search for the best discounts.
From knowing when to visit, to its little-known rewards scheme, your TK Maxx trip will never be the same again once you've checked out these tips.
We spoke to Tom Church, co-founder of , to get you the lowdown.
He told The Sun: “TK Maxx never fails to amaze me.
“With daily deliveries of hundreds of items, you’ll find new products every time you visit.
“I’ve tracked down some of the very best tips to arm you with all the knowledge you need before you begin bargain hunting.”
TK Maxx has more than 300 shops in the UK and Ireland.
You can find your nearest branch using its .
New items are added daily
Hundreds of new products are added both to the website and to the store every single day.
So if you’re keen to snap something up, make sure you visit in the morning before other bargain hunters get there first.
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Search online by savings
As well as hundreds of stores across the UK, you can search the TK Maxx website via a “Biggest Savings” option.
Here you can scour bargains across a variety of categories such as toys, women’s or men’s clothes, and then filter your items from “RRP Saving (High to Low)”.
This gives you the chance to spot the hugest discounts - often up to 96 per cent off - in no time.
Prepare yourself in advance
Shopping at TK Maxx is not like going to other stores - it’s not as organised and can be overwhelming.
Making a list of things you like or need will help you navigate the sometimes haphazard aisles to track down some great bargains.
And bring food and water, too, to stop you lagging mid-shop.
There are no stock rooms
Whenever a new delivery is made, it goes straight onto the shop floor and doesn’t get put into a stock room.
So if you like something, pick it up quickly, as there will be no chance to ask a shop assistant to “check in the back” if someone else grabs it first.
Keep your eyes peeled for yellow labels
While red clearance stickers indicate a big saving, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for yellow stickers.
These indicate even bigger reductions that can go down to as little as 20p.
Don’t forget to claim rewards
Treasure is the TK Maxx and Homesense rewards programme.
You can collect keys at different stages of your experience with TK Maxx, from shopping to referring a friend, and then choose from an array of rewards, from homeware products to stylist experiences.
You can register for free by .
The Gold Label selection has designer brands
TK Maxx’s Gold Label selection has hugely discounted items from the very best brands.
This includes Chloe, Emporio Armani, Stella McCartney and Joseph.
Try and shop midweek
According to TK Maxx insiders, the best time to grab bargains are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Best cancel those midweek plans and get shopping.
Follow TK Maxx on social media
Don’t forget to follow TK Maxx on social media for updates, news about collections and new store launches.
TK Maxx is on and .
Check the clearance section
If big savings are your thing, you won’t do better than in the epic clearance section, where you’ll find everything from accessories to clothing for rock-bottom prices of up to 96 per cent reductions.
Items get moved here if they haven’t been snapped up after four to six weeks, and quickly get purchased by bargain hunters.
Bring a rolling basket
There’s nothing worse than working up a sweat by lugging all your new purchases around with you, making you unable to pick up anything extra. Bring a rolling basket with you to dump your handbag, coat and new items into - it’ll make your experience a lot more enjoyable.
Make friends with the staff
If you have a friend or family member working at TK Maxx, don’t hesitate to ask them for a favour.
Staff members get extra discounts, meaning even more savings for you.
Use click and collect
TK Maxx offers both click and collect and delivery services if the thought of fighting off other customers for that last Michael Kors bag doesn’t sound appealing.
Click and collect is free on orders over £50, while standard UK delivery is free if you spend over £75, or £3.99 otherwise.
Keep up to date with the latest deals
Using the TK Maxx page, you can keep up to date with all the latest TK Maxx deals and discounts.
Find out more by checking out the page .
Don’t be afraid to haggle
Even though TK Maxx already offers superb discounts, don’t be afraid to ask staff members for extra money off.
For example, if you spot a small stain or snag in the material of the item you’re buying, you might be able to get an even higher reduction.
Start with smaller products
TK Maxx is overwhelming at the best of times, so start in the smaller sections by shopping handbags, accessories and sunglasses first.
It can be easier to spot bargains in these aisles rather than diving straight into the clothing section.
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