Nordstrom sale ends tonight with bags at $298 and sneakers at $100

Nordstrom’s hugely popular Anniversary Sale closes at midnight on Sunday, giving shoppers just hours to lock in deals on everything from luxury handbags to everyday basics.

The event is Nordstrom’s marquee mid-year sale, launched in the early 2000s to compete with end-of-season “sample sale” culture and flash discount sites. It now runs for two weeks each July, offering steep markdowns on top brands and exclusive early access for Nordstrom’s reward members. This year, the retailer added a charity tie-in—10% of select sale items go to causes like Feeding America—amid rising consumer pressure to shop responsibly.

So far, the bestsellers include the Cult Gaia Ark bag at $298 (down from $598), Nike Air Max 90 sneakers discounted to $100, and Dyson Supersonic hair dryers slashed to $349. What’s surprising is the rise of basics: Hanes men’s boxer briefs are selling fast at $6 for a six-pack, and Old Navy kids’ graphic tees are topping 10,000 units sold in the first week. Social media buzz is driving demand for TikTok-viral items like the $19.99 “dupe” for $200 skincare serums.

With the clock ticking, Nordstrom’s app and website are expected to crash briefly as last-minute shoppers flood in. After Sunday, the retailer will shift focus to back-to-school inventory and late-summer deliveries. If history repeats, unsold Anniversary Sale items will be rolled into Nordstrom Rack outlets within weeks, giving bargain hunters a second chance at deeper cuts.