Some of the biggest sales of the year are happening now. Instead of hitting the big boxes, shop local and check out these sales and events from local retailers, brands and makers, both in store and online:
Salem’s Scissors 2018 collection. Photo: Alexander Butterfield Photography
THURSDAY:
Salem's Scissors Relaunch Party & ModMaud Vintage Pop-up: Celebrate the relaunch of local lingerie brand, Salem's Scissors. Meet the maker, shop available items, place a custom order or get measured for future reference, plus discounts, bubbly, and a vintage pop-up from ModMaud Vintage. Free. Thursday 6–9pm @ Eat Street Social, 18 W 26th St, Mpls
THURSDAY–SUNDAY:
Bluebird Record Sale: Acme Junk Co., Junket and Turquoise Vintage are joining forces for a massive vintage record sale. It features more than 15,000 LPs and 45s that haven't seen the light of day in over 20 years, all priced from $1–$10 a piece. Thursday 4–9pm ($10 entry fee), Friday–Sunday 10am–6pm @ Junket: Tossed & Found, 2642 University Ave W, St Paul
Buffalo Occasional Shops Weekend: Located about a 50-minute drive northwest of Minneapolis, Buffalo is considered by some to be the antique capitol of Minnesota. In addition to its roster of stores with regular hours, it also boasts a fleet of occasional antique shops that open every first weekend of the month. This weekend features more than 20 shops featuring vintage home goods, decor and gifts, plus clothing and accessories. Visit the Facebook page for a map of stores. Thursday–Sunday @ Buffalo, Minnesota
SATURDAY:
Mill City Winter Farmers Market: Saturday marks Mill City Farmers Market's first winter market of 2020. Head indoors to shop produce from local growers, prepared food and baked goods, and artisan goods from Crookedwood, Fair Anita, House of Talents, Old World Cabinet and Star Thrower Farm. Saturday 10am–1pm @ 704 S 2nd St, Mpls
SUNDAY:
Vintage & Music Pop-up @ Five Watt Coffee NE: Shop a curated selection of vintage for men and women from local vendor The Lucky Stranger while taking in live music from a lineup of local songwriters, including Idle Empress and Haley Rydell. Free. Sunday 1–5pm @ Five Watt Coffee NE, 861 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls
ENDS SUNDAY:
The Fitting Room New Year’s Sale: Save 20% storewide on the local boutique's selection of women's and unisex apparel and accessories by local designers. Ends 1/5. Hours: Thursday 1–6pm, Friday noon–6pm, Saturday noon–5pm, Sunday noon–4pm @ The Fitting Room, 316 W 38th St, Mpls
On the Shelf Jewelry New Year’s Sale: Save 20% on all earrings including custom pairs from the local brand. Use code HAPPYNEWYEAR20 at checkout. Plus, as always, 10% of sales are donated to local classrooms. Ends 1/5 @ etsy.com/shop/ontheshelfjewelry
Flirt’s Semi-Annual Sale: Save 50% on all clearance items at the St. Paul luxury lingerie shop, plus save 75% when you buy 5 or more sale bottoms. Ends 1/5. Hours: Thursday–Saturday 10am–7pm & Sunday noon–5pm @ Flirt Boutique, 177 Snelling Ave N, St Paul
The Ochre Stone New Year’s Sale: Save 20% site wide with code “newyear” at checkout. Sale includes the brand’s handmade jewelry and selection of vintage clothing. Ends 1/5 @ www.theochrestone.com
Ragstock New Year’s Sale: BOGO 50% on all regular-priced items. Ends 1/5 @ various locations including Rosedale Center, Mall of America, Uptown, Golden Valley, Northtown Mall, Maplewood Mall & Ridgedale Center & ragstock.com
ONGOING:
Cliché’s New Year’s Sale: It’s the boutique’s lowest prices ever. Shop $5, $10 and $15 racks, plus everything else in store is 35% off (excludes local jewelry). Hours: Mondays–Saturdays 11am-7pm, Sundays noon–6pm @ Cliché, 2403 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls
Atelier957 New Year’s Sale: Save up to 80% on winter apparel and accessories at the fashion-forward women’s boutique, in store and online. Hours: Thursdays 10am–8pm, Fridays 10am–6pm, Saturdays 10am–5pm (closed Sundays) @ Atelier957, 957 Grand Ave, St Paul & atelier957.com
The Foundry New Year’s Sale: Save up to 50% on modern home goods from the shop online, plus get free shipping on all orders. (Note, the shop’s storefront is closed for winter break this week.) Now @ thefoundryhomegoods.com
Forage Modern New Year’s Sale: Save 20% on modern home goods, gifts and jewelry in store and online with code HI2020. Hours: Mondays–Fridays 11am–6pm, Saturdays & Sundays 10am–6pm @ Forage Modern Workshop, 4023 E Lake St, Mpls & foragemodernworkshop.com
Holiday Sale at Hazel & Rose: Save 20–50% off FW19 styles, in store and online (no code needed), including 50% off cold-weather accessories. Hours: Thursday–Saturday 11am–6pm, Sunday noon–4pm @ Hazel & Rose, 201 6th St SE #2, Mpls & shophazelandrose.com
Holiday Sale at Mille: Sale items have just been marked down to 50% off, including items from its new eponymous, in-house label. Hours: Thursday 10am–6pm, Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 11am–5pm, Monday & Tuesday 10am–4pm (closed Sunday) @ Mille, 4760 Grand Ave S, Mpls & shopmille.com
Wild Things Antiques After-Christmas Sale: Save 50% on vintage Christmas items in store and online with code FIFTYOFFCHRISTMAS. (Excludes ceramic and aluminum Christmas trees, which are 30% off in store only.) Save 25% on everything else in store and online with code MERRYANDBRIGHT / Hours Friday–Monday 11am–7pm, 11am–2pm Tuesday @ Wild Things Antiques, 2431 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls & wildthingsantiques.com
Christopher Straub Online Sample Sale: Save a whopping 75–85% off one-of-a-kind clothing and bag runway samples for men and women by local designer Christopher Straub. Sizes range from 2–16 in women’s and M–XL in men’s. Now while supplies last @ christopherstraub.com/collections/sample-sale-collection
Wellfair Bags 50% off Sale: Save 50% on all bags by the local brand as it clears out its inventory to make way for 2020 designs. Now @ wellfairbags.com
Julia Moss Designs Sale: Save up to 50% off holiday gifts and home goods at the Excelsior gift store and online. Plus, get free shipping with online purchases of $150 or more. Hours: Thursday & Friday 10am–6pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm @ Julia Moss Designs, 647 Lake St E, Wayzata & juliamossdesigns.com
The Grand Collective Holiday Pop-up: Grand Avenue in St. Paul has gotten a bit more stylish recently with the opening of The Grand Collective, a new collaborative pop-up from the mind of Mona Williams owner Patric Richardson (aka the The Laundry Evangelist). It features a ton of great gift ideas from a mix of local retailers, vintage sellers and Minnesota makers, plus Mona Williams' luxe laundry products. Plus, save 30% on all Scout men’s branded apparel and winter accessories for a limited time. Open Mondays–Fridays 11am–7pm, Saturdays 11am–6pm & Sundays noon–6pm @ The Grand Collective, 791 Grand Ave, St Paul