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Retailers Offer Discounts on Apple AirPods, Le Creuset, Spanx and Other Items

Multiple retailers are running sales this weekend on clothing, electronics, cookware and home goods. Discounts include up to 40 percent off Spanx apparel, 37 percent off Le Creuset cookware and reduced prices on Apple AirPods that are one dollar from their spring Prime Day low. Amazon has also confirmed its Prime Day sale will take place in June.

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Retailers have begun offering discounts on spring and summer merchandise as the first week of May concludes. Crew feature seasonal items including dresses, swimsuits, linen shirts and activewear. Amazon has announced its Prime Day sale will return in June, with some related deals already available on electronics.

Apple AirPods 3 are currently $200 at Amazon, one dollar above the spring Prime Day price. The earbuds include active noise cancellation, all-day battery life and five interchangeable ear tips. Senior deals editor Rikka Altland cited their sound quality and comfort in a product review.

Nordstrom is holding a Savings Event with up to 25 percent off sitewide through May 11. The sale covers Free People blouses, Veja sneakers, Dyson Airwrap hair tools and Kiehl's skincare products. Nordstrom Rack, its sister site, is participating in the broader retail clothing promotions.

20V Max Impact Driver kits are available for $89 at Amazon, a 50 percent reduction. The tool features a brushless motor and is bundled with a charger and battery. It is marketed for outdoor projects such as installing decking and fencing. Spanx is conducting a Full Bloom Sale with up to 40 percent off its Supersmooth and Shape collections.

The items are intended for spring and summer wardrobes. Le Creuset 6.5-quart enameled cast-iron round ovens are priced at $290 at Williams Sonoma, a reduction of $170. The cookware is available in nearly 20 colors and is designed for simmering soups or boiling pasta.

The brand states its pieces are built to last for generations.

M15 soft coolers are offered at $101 for a limited time. Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are discounted by $122, or 30 percent. UGreen 145W power banks are reduced by 36 percent. Hydrow is running a Memorial Day sale through May 11 that includes $450 off its Origin rowing machine with code MEMDAY26.

Vitamix blenders are on sale for Mother's Day with savings of up to $180 on select models including the Vitamix 5200. Crew is offering up to 50 percent off summer clothing such as nap dresses and one-piece swimsuits. Albany Park has started its Memorial Day sale early with up to 40 percent off furniture including sofa sectionals.

Ember Smart Mug 2 units are $7 above their lowest price at Amazon. Dieux is providing 15 percent off during its Top Friends Sale on skincare products, a rare discount for the brand. Feetures Elite Ultralight Mini Crew compression socks are 20 percent off at Amazon.

Halara is discounting its full site by up to 70 percent, including activewear and office-appropriate jumpsuits. DSW is offering up to 25 percent off footwear brands including Crocs, Adidas and Nike. Beats Studio Pro headphones are available for $170 at both Amazon and Best Buy, a discount of $150 to $180 depending on the retailer.

Windmill is holding a Spring Event with up to $100 off air purifiers and $50 off window air conditioners. Cotopaxi is discounting travel backpacks and accessories by up to 50 percent ahead of its new hardshell luggage release. iRestore red light therapy hair growth systems are priced at $799 during the brand's Summer Beauty Haul event, down from $1,299.

The FDA-cleared device uses 282 lasers and LEDs.

Key Facts

Apple AirPods 3
$200 at Amazon, $1 above spring Prime Day low
Spanx Full Bloom Sale
Up to 40% off Supersmooth and Shape lines
Le Creuset 6.5-Quart Oven
$290 at Williams Sonoma, $170 off
Nordstrom Savings Event
Up to 25% off through May 11
DeWalt 20V Impact Driver
$89 at Amazon, 50% off

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. 2026-05-08

    CNN published article listing ongoing weekend sales across multiple retailers.

    1 sourceCnn
  2. 2026-05-08

    Amazon confirmed its Prime Day sale will return in June.

    1 sourceCnn
  3. 2026-05-11

    Nordstrom Savings Event and Hydrow Memorial Day sale are scheduled to end.

    1 sourceCnn

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Retailers including Nordstrom, Spanx and J.Crew are extending discounts on spring inventory.

  2. 02

    Consumers may purchase seasonal clothing and home goods at reduced prices this weekend.

  3. 03

    Sales on power tools and kitchenware coincide with warmer weather and increased home projects.

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