What day does Ross restock?

Ross restocks almost daily, but shelves are usually fullest on Monday and Tuesday mornings after weekend deliveries are put out. Restocks can happen any day, so shopping early in the morning is your best bet.

What day does TJ Maxx and Marshalls mark down?

Most TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores run markdowns on Wednesday mornings, roughly 6 to 8am, with shipments arriving several times a week (Monday and Friday are the most common).

What does the asterisk on a Costco price tag mean?

An asterisk in the top-right corner of a Costco sign means the item is being discontinued at that warehouse and will not be reordered. Once current stock sells out it is gone, so buy it that trip if you want it.

What does a Costco price ending in .97 or .00 mean?

A price ending in .97 is a clearance markdown, while .00 (or .88) is a manager's final closeout and usually the lowest the item will go. A price ending in .99 is the regular price.

What is Target's markdown schedule?

Target marks down different departments on set weekdays (for example electronics and kids' items on Monday, women's clothing on Tuesday, men's and beauty on Wednesday), with clearance falling from about 30% to 50% to 70% over successive weekly reviews. The exact days vary by store.

What is the best day to shop Ross, TJ Maxx and Target?

Early on a weekday morning is best: Monday or Tuesday for Ross, Wednesday for TJ Maxx and Marshalls markdowns, when floors are freshly stocked and stores are least crowded.

Store Restock & Markdown Schedule: Ross, TJ Maxx, Costco & Target

Off-price and warehouse stores do not publish their restock or markdown schedules — but years of shopper and ex-employee reports reveal clear patterns. This guide breaks down when Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Costco and Target restock and cut prices, so you can time your trip and catch the freshest stock (or the deepest clearance). Treat every day/price below as a widely-reported pattern, not a guarantee: exact timing varies by individual store and region.

When does Ross restock?

Ross Dress for Less receives trucks throughout the week and puts out new merchandise almost every day, so there is no single official "restock day." That said, the pattern most shoppers and former associates describe is consistent:

Best days: Monday and Tuesday mornings. Many stores take weekend deliveries and finish stocking the floor by Monday, so Monday morning often has the fullest shelves.
Markdowns land early in the week — Monday and Tuesday are also when a lot of new price cuts (and, in many stores, the senior discount day) appear.
Mid-week (Tue-Thu) sees steady replenishment as arrivals are rolled out, so it is a solid backup if you cannot go Monday.
Avoid weekends for fresh finds — stock still goes out, but foot traffic is highest and the best items get picked over fast.

Shop early after opening for the best selection, and check the clearance racks at the back — that is where end-of-run markdowns collect.

When do TJ Maxx and Marshalls restock & mark down?

TJ Maxx and Marshalls (both owned by TJX) get shipments several times a week rather than on one fixed "truck day." The commonly cited pattern:

Shipments arrive multiple times weekly — Monday and Friday are the most-mentioned delivery days, with Friday often the largest.
Markdown day is usually Wednesday. Many stores adjust clearance prices early Wednesday morning (roughly 6-8am), so a Wednesday-morning visit can catch fresh price cuts.
Best time to shop: early weekday mornings, soon after the floor is restocked and before the crowds thin out the good pieces.
Online, both sites refresh their "just arrived" feeds almost daily with shallow stock, so new items appear at any time and sell out quickly — check often rather than waiting for a "drop time."

How to read Costco's price tags

Costco does not run a weekly markdown calendar, but its price tags carry an unofficial code that tells you whether an item is on its way out and how low it will go. These endings are shopper-and-employee observed, not company policy:

.99 — regular, full price.
.97 — a manager markdown / clearance price; the store is clearing the item to make room for new stock.
.00 or .88 — a manager's final closeout — typically the lowest the item will ever go (.88 can also mean returned, display or damaged-packaging stock).
Ends in .49, .79 or .89 — often a manufacturer/vendor promotional price rather than a Costco markdown.
An asterisk (*) in the top-right corner of the sign — the item is being discontinued at that warehouse and will not be reordered. When current stock sells out, it is gone for good, so buy it that trip if you want it.

Target's weekly markdown schedule

Target rotates clearance markdowns by department across the week. The schedule below is the pattern shoppers report most often — individual stores can shift a department to a different day:

Monday — electronics, accessories, kids' clothing, books, baby and stationery.
Tuesday — domestics, women's clothing, pets and market (food).
Wednesday — men's clothing, health & beauty, diapers, lawn & garden and furniture.
Thursday — housewares, shoes, toys, sporting goods, home decor and luggage.
Friday — auto, cosmetics, hardware and jewelry.

Target clearance also drops in stages as an item sits: it usually starts around 30% off, then falls to 50%, then 70% (and occasionally 90%) at each roughly one-to-two-week review. A little detective work on the price tag helps — many shoppers watch for endings like a 4 (often the final markdown) versus 8 (more cuts likely). Scan a tag with the Target app to confirm the current clearance price and whether more markdowns are coming.

General rules for catching restocks & markdowns

Go early on a weekday. Freshly stocked floors and quiet aisles beat weekend crowds at every store above.
Shop the season before you need it. The deepest clearance lands as a store clears out seasonal stock to make room for the next season.
Learn the price-ending tells. At Costco and Target especially, the last digits tell you if a deal is final or likely to drop further.
Ask an associate. Staff usually know their own store's truck and markdown days — the one schedule that beats any online guess.
Stack with coupons where you can. Off-price stores rarely take coupons, but for stores that do, browse the latest verified coupon codes and deals by category before you check out.

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Store Restock & Markdown FAQs

What day does Ross restock? Ross restocks almost daily, but shelves are usually fullest on Monday and Tuesday mornings after weekend deliveries are put out. Restocks can happen any day, so mornings are your best bet.
What day does TJ Maxx (and Marshalls) mark down? Most stores run markdowns on Wednesday mornings, roughly 6-8am, with shipments arriving several times a week (Monday and Friday most often).
What does the asterisk on a Costco price tag mean? An asterisk in the top-right of the sign means the item is being discontinued at that warehouse and will not be reordered — buy it now if you want it.
What does a Costco price ending in .97 or .00 mean? .97 is a clearance markdown; .00 (or .88) is a manager's final closeout and usually the lowest price the item will reach. .99 is regular price.
What is Target's markdown schedule? Target marks down different departments on set weekdays (e.g. electronics/kids on Monday, women's on Tuesday, men's/beauty on Wednesday), with clearance dropping from about 30% to 50% to 70% over successive weeks. It varies by store.
What is the best day to shop these stores? Early on a weekday morning — Monday/Tuesday for Ross, Wednesday for TJ Maxx/Marshalls markdowns — when floors are freshly stocked and stores are quiet.