5 Items Retirees Should Buy at Target Before Summer Ends

As summer comes to a close, retirees can find all sorts of essentials on sale at Target that help save money and enjoy plenty of use (and reuse) ahead of the fall season. Best of all, the sale prices make these buys fits for every type of retirement budget.

Here are five sale items to snag at Target before the end of summer.

• Price: $7.99

Let your dishes air dry atop Hearth & Hand with Magnolia’s dish drying mats. These mats are now 20% off their regular price and are made of cotton for added absorbency. 

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• Price: $15

Whether you’re looking for added protection from slips or falls or you want to update a bath mat already in your shower, take advantage of the sale on Threshold’s rubber bath mats.

• Price: $20.99

KitchenAid oven mitts are perfect for protecting hands during the holiday season for retirees with big baking and cooking plans.

• Price: $10

As the days get shorter, light up the rooms in your home with a few mini table lamps from Room Essentials. 

These pretty lamps come with a pleated shade and a one-way on/off light setting. Patterns are selling out fast online, so add your favorite to your shopping cart now before it’s gone.

• Price: $25

There are still plenty of warm days ahead, so let your furry friends enjoy the great outdoors on a relaxing cooling mat. These comfortable mats are made with a padded bottom and enough room to fit small and large cats and dogs.

“I purchased this for my cat because of a heatwave and wanted her to stay cool while I’m working. It’s the perfect size for her and she absolutely loves it! She climbed right on it and went to sleep. This was a great purchase!” wrote Latasha M in a five-star review.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Sept. 2, 2025, and are subject to change.