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Labor Day is almost here. If your holiday weekend will consist of shopping for great savings, then you’ve come to the right place. Below, find a roundup of the best early sales to shop ahead of Labor Day weekend. The alphabetized list includes clothing, beauty, electronics, appliances, shoes and other great deals from Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, Lowe’s, Tory Burch, Bloomingdale’s, Carter’s, Nike and other retailers.

The 25 Best Sales to Shop for Labor Day:

Amazon — When you need to order something in a hurry, Amazon never fails! Save up to 50% off Labor Day sale items including electronics, power tools, streaming devices, clothing, shoes, beauty products, home improvement items, Blu-rays, DVDs and tons more.

Ambercrombie & Fitch — Save 25% off select styles, plus an extra 15% off during the Long Weekend Sale.

Bloomingdale’s – Take an extra 30% off clearance items for a savings of up to 65% off during Bloomingdale’s Labor Day Sale.

Carter’s – The clothing retailer is offering 50% off in stores and online for Labor Day.

Coach – Insiders can save up to 25% off select styles during the Coach Labor Day Weekend Event. Save an extra 20% off select styles at Coach Outlet.

DermaFlash — Shop the 25% off Everything Labor Day Sale. Use code: GLOWON to save on the Sonic Skincare.

GlassesUSA — Up to 40% off select frames during the GlassesUSA Labor Day sale.

Home Depot — Shop Labor Day savings on appliances, grills, patio furniture, outdoor power equipment and more. Savings include up to 50% off select patio furniture and up to 30% off home security cameras.

Nike – Save up to 50% on select styles. No code needed.

Nordstrom – Up to 60% off select clothing, accessories and shoes.

Target – Save 20% off clothing, shoes and accessories; 40% off furniture, up to 40% off headphones and speakers and other deals.

Urban Outfitters — Take an extra 40% off all sales styles (in stores and online).

Walmart – Save up to 65% weekly flash deals, plus shop Labor Day deals on outdoor cooking items, PC gaming items, mattresses, clothing and accessories and other deals.

Z Gallerie – Up to 40% off everything, online and in stores. Up to 70% off clearance items and an extra 20% off with code: EXTRA20.

To help you save some time, we collected a list of deals you should know about. And be sure to read our roundup of laptop deals, air conditioners, and the best Labor Day mattress sales.

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Project Cloud Genuine Leather Footbed Clogs for Women

$38.16 $44.90 15% off

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Slip-on clogs.

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These women’s Project Cloud clogs are just as cozy as Birkenstocks, but for half the price. Retailing for $38.16, the slip-on style features ultra-comfy cork footbeds that mold to the wearer’s feet, cushioning each step. The uppers are made of vegan leather meant to mimic suede, a stylish on-trend finish for fall. Sizing options range from 5.5 to 11. The colorways for this model are endless but we like the Tan Suede color scheme the best.

Ninja Air Fryer

$89.99 $129.99 31% off

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A black air fryer from Ninja.

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This Ninja Air Fryer is currently 31% off. The model roasts, crisps, dehydrates and re-heats. You’ve also got a max tempurature of 400F. The included basket is non-stick and equipped with a crisper plate that gets things toast in no time. What more could you need?

Amazon Echo Dot

$37.99 $49.99 24% off

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An Amazon Echo Dot.

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This Amazon Echo Dot is great for the bedroom, living room, bathroom and just about any room you can think of. The Echo Dot is currently on sale for $37.99 on Amazon and features improved audio compared to other models. The new Dot is a control-compatible smart home device that can be activated with your voice. You can set up a routine in your home triggered by utilizing built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors. Need help? The Echo Dot also has a built-in Alexa that will help you do everything from making grocery lists to telling you the weather.

Beats Studio Pro

$179.95 $349.99 49% off

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Black Beats headphones.

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Amazon is currently running some major Labor Day deals on music tech like these Beats Studio Pro headphones. The style is currently on sale for $179.95, which is 49% off the og price. These headphones are wireless, Bluetooth, noise-cancelling and they also have a whopping 40 hours of battery life. What’s not to love?

M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit 9-Tool with 2-Batteries, Charger and Tool Bag

Buy Now home depot $599 $599

A multi-piece tool kit.

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This tool kit is a $1,588 value for just $599. You’ve got all you need to tackle any job from hanging a shelf to cleaning up your yard. Tools in the kit include an M18 1/2″ Drill / Driver, M18 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver, M18 HACKZALL Recip Saw, M18 Multi Tool, M18 Brushless 1/2″ High-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring and an M18 6 ½” Circular Saw, among other tools.

GLAMBURG Ultra Soft 8-Piece Towel Set Hot Pink

$26.27 $27.99 6% off

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A hot pink eight-piece towel set.

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An eight-piece towel set for $26? That’s a steal in our book. This set is on sale at Amazon and available in seven colors including hot pink, blue, black, charcoal, orange, green and burgundy. Each set contains 2 oversized bath towels 27×54, 2 hand towels 16×28 & 4 washcloths 13×13 all made of 100% cotton. Click here for more expensive towels.

Shark IQ Robot Vacuum AV970

$319.99 $399.99 20% off

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A vaccume controlled with an app.

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Clean up time! For those of you who like to clean during a long holiday weekend, save up to 45% off Shark robot vacuums at Amazon. The vaccume can be controlled through the SharkClean app or voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, making for a hands-free experience. This bad boy has powerful suction capabilities and features a self-cleaning brushroll that removes all sorts of hair and dander. Even charging this vaccume is hands-free. Once it’s on low batter, the vaccume will return to the dock to charge up for its next cleaning session.

Mingdaln Smart Watch in Gold

$25.99 $199.99 87% off

Buy Now at walmart

A smart watch compatible with Android and iPhone.

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All that glitters is really gold, at least with this gold Mingdaln Smart Watch. The tech is currently a whopping 87% off at Walmart. One key detail that make this product so great is it’s wide compatibility with both Android and iPhone products. The watch is also waterproof and extremely durable. It also has a built-in pedometer, language assistant, music player, mini-games, remote-controlled photography, weather updates, noise detection, stopwatch, calculator, flashlight, alarm clock, and calendar. The additional features are endless. This would make a great gift for the tech whizz in your life.

Tom Ford 'Whitney' 64mm Open Side Sunglasses in Dark Gray

$269.50 $490 45% off

Buy Now at nordstrom

Wide-lense dark gray designer sunglasses.

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These Tom Ford sunnies are 45% off at Nordstrom and they’re a popular pick — more than 100 people are eyeing them at press time. The frames are wide and chic while the lenses boast a smokey dark gray hue. If you’re looking for statment-making sunnies, look no further.

Apple AirPods Pro 2

$169.99 $249.99 32% off

Buy Now at target

Wireless second gen earbuds from Apple.

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AirPods are back on sale! Get them for 32% off before the price goes back up again. These from Target are wireless, noise-cancelling and pack clear and crisp sound despite their size.

TCL 32” Class S3 (32S331) 720p HD LED Smart TV

$97 $108 10% off

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32 inch LED HD Roku Smart TV.

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Looking to watch the big game in crystal-clear HD? How about streaming the latest blockbuster film with movie theater-quality sound? This 32-inch TLC TV can do all that and more, and its on sale for $97 at Walmart. Stream over 500,000 movies and episodes of TV, live sports and more in HD (720p) resolution.

LUGGEX Luggage with Spinner Wheels in Black

$79.99 $129.99 38% off

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A polycarbonate expandable hard shell suitcase.

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This LUGGEX carry-on suitcase is 38% off for Labor Day. The suitcase is available in over a dozen different colors including black, silver, white, orange, and champagne. Beyond its extensive colorways, this luggage is durable thanks to the reinforced aluminum corner protectors, protecting your things, and your carry-on, from wear and tear. The carry-on also includes inner lining compartments that allow you to neatly organize your belongings. Say bye bye to overstuffing! This bag is also expandable too.

All Modern Geo 84-Inch Upholstered Sofa in Charcoal Fabric

$829 $1,750 53% off

Buy Now at wayfair

A cushy 84-inch sofa.

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Need a new couch? This 84-inch sofa is 53% off at Wayfair and it earned a 4.7/5-star rating. The couch sits on tapered solid wood legs and is available in over 13 colors including ink blue, emerald, blush and platinum gray. Plush, cozy and super-versatile, this couch boasts a simplistic design that will mesh well with just about any space.

Royal Gourmet CC1830 30 Barrel Charcoal Grill

$99.99 $109.99 9% off

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A charcoal grill with a side table.

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Grilling season is still here. If you want to cook up on a budget, this Royal Gourmet Charcoal Grill is 9% off for Labor Day. The grill has 433 square inches of cooking surface, chrome-plaited stainless steel burners, adjustable fire grates and a temperature monitor. Arguably, the worst part of grilling is the cleanup. No messes here. This grill features a removable charcoal pan that makes ash disposal a breeze.

GE 27 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator

A silver fridge with french doors.

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This GE 27 cu. ft., french door refrigerator features spill-proof shelves for fruits and veggies, LED lighting, humidity-controlled drawers with Turbo Cool and Turbo Freeze settings and an internal water dispenser and ice maker. You’ve got everything you need for success in the kitchen, all in one sleek silver package.

LG WashTower Stacked Laundry Center

$1,698 $2,599 35% off

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A stacked washer and dryer.

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This LG WashTower Stacked Laundry Center is currently 35% off at Lowes. You’ve got a front-load washer and dryer in white or graphite steel. The washer-dryer duo has a full-size capacity but is half the size of your regular duo. Plus the centralized control panel gives users easy access to settings. To make laundry day even easier, this duo comes with built-in intelligence that takes the guesswork out of the chore.

For the first seven months of 2025, it seemed entirely possible this would be a year of recuperation and regrouping for Taylor Swift. After all, she’d just spend two years on the biggest tour in pop history, while capping a first half of the decade that included four totally new albums and another four re-recordings of her early LPs — a project that came to an end (at least temporarily) this year with her long-sought acquisitions of her masters. A break seemed much-deserved, and possibly necessary. But as of last week, break’s over: Taylor Swift took to her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast to announce 12th album The Life of a Showgirl, arriving Oct. 3.

On this week’s Pop Star Preview episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard executive editor of music (and longtime Swift correspondent) Jason Lipshutz to discuss the earliest transmissions from Swift’s Showgirl era. We break down what we already know about the album — including the tracklist, the producers, and the general sound — and predict where she might be going from here, as she keeps the chains moving on what increasingly appears to be one decade-long touchdown drive.

Along the way, we of course try to answer all the questions that have been lingering for us and the rest of the Swifties for the past week-plus: Why was keeping the Showgirl tracklist to 12 tracks — with no bonus material incoming — such a point of emphasis for Taylor? Does a return to the sound and the collaborators of 1989 also portend a return to the blockbuster status of 1989? How wild it is that Swift’s story is now so intertwined with that of Chiefs (and former Eagles) head coach Andy Reid? Is this all leading up to a headlining gig at Super Bowl LX (as Katie and Keith just spent most of this week’s Pop Shop episode wondering themselves)? And most importantly: Can Taylor Swift still be the No. 1 Greatest Pop Star of 2025?

Check it out above — and subscribe to the Greatest Pop Stars podcast on Apple Music or Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts) for weekly discussions every Thursday about all things related to pop stardom!

And as we say in every one of these GPS podcast posts — if you have the time and money to spare, please consider donating to any of these causes in the fight for trans rights:

Transgender Law Center

Trans Lifeline

Destination Tomorrow

Gender-Affirming Care Fundraising on GoFundMe

Also, please consider giving your local congresspeople a call in support of trans rights, with contact information you can find on 5Calls.org.

In Mexico, there’s a unique spot that celebrates traditional music in a community-driven way. But it’s not tied to a specific venue — it’s a traveling event that usually pops up every two weeks in Mexico City, known as Los Guitarrazos. This bohemian hangout mostly showcases up-and-coming artists from the scene, but it has also drawn big names from the genre and beyond, like Xavi, Adriel Favela, and even Café Tacvba‘s keyboardist, Emmanuel “Meme” del Real.

“This isn’t anyone’s show — it’s everyone’s show,” Said Amaya, an A&R professional and well-known figure in Mexico’s music industry, tells Billboard Español. Amaya is the mastermind behind this unique concept, which, in less than a year, has become the go-to spot for musicians, regional Mexican music fans, influencers, and other celebrities.

The guest list has also included international stars like Spanish artist C. Tangana, who showed up to “echar guitarrazo” (or “jam out”) at the event on June 11 — the same night singer Adriel Favela took the stage. Now, this one-of-a-kind gathering is heading to the hometown of “El Madrileño” to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day on September 16 at El Internacional, a trendy local club.

“Mexicans are taking back the conquest through music!,” Amaya jokes.

Los Guitarrazos is a perfect example of how Mexican music has connected with younger generations both inside and outside the country. This passion for popular music has even propelled Mexico into the Top 10 Global Music Markets for the first time, according to the 2025 Global Music Report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), released in March.

With the shout of “¡Valió ve–ga, plebada! ¡Se armaron los guitarrazos!” (or “The guitar showdown kicks off!”) at every edition, host and corrido singer Joaquín Coronel fires up the crowd of nearly 500 attendees at the venue of the night. Far from a declaration of war, it’s an open invitation to an evening of music, drinks, and a true gathering born from a shared love for Mexico’s popular sounds — whether it’s corridos of all kinds, cumbias, norteñas, or rancheras — and the desire to hang out and have a good time, as they say.

Amaya, originally from the northern state of Chihuahua, shares that Los Guitarrazos actually began about four years ago at a spot he rented as a restaurant in the southern part of Mexico City. Friends would usually gather there to hang out, and the get-togethers would stretch into the early hours of the morning when someone would pull out a guitar.

“Ever since José Alfredo (Jiménez) was in the corner of a cantina, since the corridos of the Mexican Revolution, the guitar has always been the driving force and the common instrument,” he explains.

At the center of the chosen venue — usually a bar in Mexico City’s iconic Roma neighborhood — a small stage and a front table are set up where emerging musicians, and occasionally a famous guest, share the mic. “There’s no exclusivity here; everyone is on equal footing,” says the promoter, who keeps the tradition of hosting the event only on Tuesdays, with invitations announced through the event’s Instagram account.

The stage at Los Guitarrazos has also welcomed artists like Luis Ángel “El Flaco” from Los Recoditos, Esaú Ortiz, songwriter for Carín León and Peso Pluma, and the pop trio Reik. On Tuesday night (Aug. 19), when the event took place at the Jardín Paraíso bar, attendees included Meme del Real, DJ group 3BallMTY, Miguel Cornejo, Hernán Trejo, and Grupo Hacendado. The musicians who accompany Coronel every night include lead guitarist Compa Chucho, Rozé, Uriel AR, Osvaldo Azael, and Los Del Cuartel 4.

“Do you like rock?!” Coronel asked the crowd as Meme fine-tuned the final details with the young musicians who joined him on stage. That night, his new single, “Embeces,” a pop ballad fused with regional Mexican influences that pays homage to his northern family roots, was performed for the first time. Sierreño-style arrangements of Café Tacvba classics like “Eres” and “La Ingrata” captivated the audience, who erupted in cheers, singing and dancing along, embracing the visibly moved rocker with their warm reception.

The setlist at Los Guitarrazos includes all kinds of songs, though corridos are the most requested. It’s not uncommon to hear covers of hits by Junior H, Natanael Cano, Peso Pluma, and other stars of the corridos tumbados movement — a musical style that, along with narcocorridos, has been banned or restricted in 10 of Mexico’s 32 states.

“Many kids in underprivileged areas want the chance to build a different life through music,” says Coronel, a native of Culiacán, Sinaloa — the birthplace of corridos and a state deeply affected by the violence of drug trafficking. “Taking away their ability to talk about what they live and see is like taking food off their plate.”

But Amaya insists that Los Guitarrazos is a space open to all kinds of expression. “Reik came and performed ‘Ya Me Enteré,’ and the kids totally forgot about corridos tumbados for a moment,” he says. “I think it’s really important to amplify different narratives without censoring any. As a society, we need to be aware of all the realities we live in.”

The promoter has even extended an open invitation to participants of the México Canta contest, a government-led initiative aimed at promoting songs free of violence glorification, to take the stage at Los Guitarrazos. “If a songwriter from this initiative wants to come and share their music, they’ll be welcome,” he says. “We believe we should take the sociocultural situations we’re experiencing and use them to push our music further.”