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9 Surprising Retailers That Offer Senior Discounts
Supermarkets aren’t the only stores that offer savings to older shoppers
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Key takeaways
- Discount amounts, age cutoffs and eligible days vary widely by retailer and location.
- Some retailers require enrollment in loyalty programs, proof of age at checkout or advance verification.
- Many deals exclude coupons, prescriptions, new merchandise or sale items.
Store discounts for older shoppers can be a boon for your budget — and some surprising retailers offer them.
Several large retailers, like Kohl’s and Ross Dress for Less, offer discounts to older customers on specific days of the week or month. Other stores offer savings through their loyalty membership programs. Even your local pharmacy might offer a senior discount to save money on everyday expenses.
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As consumer prices rise, you don’t want to miss out on opportunities to cut costs. Here are nine retailers that offer senior discounts.
1. Goodwill
Discount: 10–30 percent | Age: 55+ | Day: Varies (often Tuesday/Wednesday)
Locations: Over 3,300 stores across North America
One day a week, typically on Tuesday or Wednesday, Goodwill shoppers 55 or older may be eligible for 10 to 30 percent off in-store purchases, depending on the location. Not every store participates.
2. Kohl’s
Discount: 15 percent | Age: 60+ | Day: Wednesday
Locations: Over 1,100 stores in every state but Hawai‘i
On Wednesdays, Kohl’s shoppers 60 or older can snag a 15 percent discount on in-store purchases. Percentage-off coupons can’t be combined with the offer.
3. Michaels
Discount: 10 percent | Age: 55+ | Day: Daily
Locations: 1,300 stores in 49 states
Michaels Rewards members 55 or older always get 10 percent off their purchases, including sale items, in stores and online. If you don’t have a Michaels Rewards account, you can still receive a 10 percent discount on in-store purchases by showing proof of age at checkout.
4. PetSmart
Discount: 10 percent | Age: 65+ | Day: Tuesday (grooming only)
Locations: More than 1,660 stores in North America
Customers 65 or older can save on pet costs with 10 percent off at PetSmart’s grooming salon every Tuesday. The deal isn’t offered at all locations, so check with your local store before visiting.
5. Ross Dress for Less
Discount: 10 percent | Age: 55+ | Day: Tuesday
Locations: Over 1,900 stores in 44 states, the District of Columbia and Guam
Ross shoppers 55 or older get 10 percent off in-store purchases every Tuesday. You must notify the store associate at checkout, and an ID may be required.
6. Savers
Discount: 30 percent | Age: 55+ | Day: Tuesday
Locations: More than 180 stores across the U.S.
Every Tuesday, customers 55 or older get 30 percent off purchases at this thrift store chain. The deal excludes new merchandise. Other restrictions may apply, so check with your local Savers store.
7. Walgreens
Discount: 20 percent | Age: 55+ | Day: First Tuesday of month
Locations: Nearly 8,000 stores nationwide
On the first Tuesday of the month, shoppers 55 or older get 20 percent off regular-price items in stores and online through the myWalgreens rewards program. Prescriptions and clinical services are excluded, and you can’t use coupons on top of the discount. Online shoppers must be logged in to their Walgreens.com account and use the discount code SENIOR20.
8. Clarks
Discount: 10 percent | Age: 56+ | Day: Ongoing (online only)
Locations: Over 150 stores in 35 states and territories
Shoppers 56 or older can take 10 percent off their orders online using a discount code and age verification at this footwear retailer. The discount applies only to full-price items and is not offered to in-store shoppers.
9. CVS
Discount: Savings and reward perks | Age: 60+ | Day: Daily
Locations: Approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations nationwide CVS shoppers 60 or older can sign up for ExtraCare to access deals and offers for older adults, plus birthday perks and 2 percent back in ExtraBucks Rewards on purchases. New members also get $4 off their first purchase after enrolling.
The key takeaways were created with the assistance of generative AI. An AARP editor reviewed and refined the content for accuracy and clarity.
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