10 Items That the Middle Class Needs To Buy During Target’s Holiday Clearance Event

Don’t wait for your chance to save money during Target’s holiday clearance event. Up to 50% discounts await consumers across clothing for everyone in the family, accessories, sports equipment, home décor and even more.

After reviewing hundreds of sale items, GOBankingRates narrowed our choices down to the top 10 with the best deals for middle-class shoppers. These clearance must-haves are selling out fast, so start shopping online now and take advantage of these Target sales.

• Price: $8.49

According to CNN, sporting goods could potentially become more expensive in 2025 under President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariff plans. Save a little money in advance by shopping for the Franklin Sports soccer ball while it’s discounted at 15% off. 

Made from PVC durable material, this soccer ball is designed for play in all types of weather as well as practice and competitive game play. The suggested age is for kids 13 years and up.

• Price: $13

Bundle up baby from the cold inside a snuggly Carter’s Just One You baby boys’ fleece romper. Available in newborn to 24M sizes, each romper is now 35% off the $20 retail price.

• Price: $10.50

Protect your head from the chilly temps when you wear a Universal Thread Fair Isle beanie. Each midweight beanie is made from a fabric blend of recycled polyester and features a ribbed cuff.

Regularly $15 each, the beanies are 30% off at the clearance price. Choose from red, gray and off-white colors while supplies last.

• Price: $4.25

Save up to $1 off your purchase of the Cat & Jack toddler beanie when you shop online. 

Each beanie is available in toddler sizes 12-24M and 2T-5T in five colors. Please note the brown beanies cost $4 while beanies in black, lavender, oatmeal and gray are $4.25 each. Pick your favorite color or buy a few in bulk to save even more money.

• Price: $14.30

Receive 35% off when you shop the clearance sale on the Cat & Jack boys’ pullover sweater. 

This cable-knit sweater features a mock turtleneck and a short length button placket in navy blue or beige colors. While size XXL is currently sold out for both colors, boys’ sizes S to L are still in stock to shop.

• Price: $7.20

Cat & Jack girls’ pointelle knit top landed a spot on this listicle not just because it’s on clearance for 40% off. The clearance price is also applicable to all four colors: burgundy, periwinkle blue, lavender and light gray. 

At $7.20 per top, consider this your sign to buy several shirts as needed in girls’ sizes XS to XL while they’re still available online.

• Price: $49

Grab a much-needed pair of All In Motion men’s snow bibs while they’re still 30% off and save $21. 

Lined with 3M Thinsulate insulation, these snow bibs are waterproof and windproof to protect against the cold and chill while you’re skiing, sledding, snowboarding and more. Pick from black onyx and cobalt blue colors in a variety of men’s and men’s big sizes.

• Price: $5

Got $5 for a splurge buy? Consider putting it toward a Room Essentials avocado throw pillow, now 50% off its retail price. 

No doubt anyone who sees it hanging out on your couch, bed or even your office chair will be curious to know where you got it and how much it cost.

• Price: $41.99

Whether you’re heading back to school or need a new travel bag, store your laptop securely inside a SWISSGEAR laptop backpack. Target shoppers save $28 when they shop online.

“The bag is perfectly sized — not too big or too small — and has just the right number of compartments to keep everything organized. It’s comfortable to carry, and I’ve received many compliments on how great it looks!” wrote Lyla G in a five-star review.

• Price: $21.60

While this Lands’ End women’s canvas tote is technically advertised as a beach tote, we’re still recommending it as a buy for middle-class shoppers thanks to its incredible amount of versatility. 

Take it to the beach or pool in 2025, bring it along to the grocery store or farmers’ market to carry your groceries or store extra essentials inside during long road trips. Choose from black/white or navy blue/white colors at 40% off.

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