We've reached the halfway point of the summer sales 2025, and as happens every year, the same pattern repeats itself: discounts are climbing, but stock is dropping.
Here's how the sales work, step by step:
✅ First phase (start of the sales)
- Initial discounts (20%-30%).
- Wide variety of sizes, colors and styles.
✅ Second phase (mid-season – right now)
- Discounts rise to 40%-50%.
- Stock starts running low on the most sought-after products.
✅ Final phase (last days)
- Aggressive discounts (60%-70% or more).
- Very little stock left, especially in common sizes or top products.
This plays out across Europe and the US, though with different calendars. For example:
- France: until July 22.
- Italy: until the end of August.
- Spain: until approximately July 31.
- Germany: no official dates, but most sales are at their peak right now.
- US: transition between the 4th of July sales and Back to School (until the end of August).
The key stores for making the most of the sales
Here's a list of recommended stores by country, with direct access so you can start shopping:
Europe:
- Zara
- Massimo Dutti
- Mango
- El Corte Inglés
- Galeries Lafayette
- Printemps
- La Redoute
- YOOX
- Rinascente
- Zalando
- MediaMarkt
- Otto
United States
- Amazon US
- Best Buy
- Walmart
- Target
- Nordstrom
- Macy’s
- Bloomingdale’s
- Nike
- Adidas
- Under Armour
- Apple
- B&H Photo
How to shop from abroad as if you were there
If you're outside Europe or the US, the sales may seem out of reach because:
- Many stores don't ship internationally or charge very high shipping fees.
- There are promotions that are exclusive to domestic shipping.
- Blocks come up over payment methods or the need for local billing details.
MDE solves this problem for you:
✅ Local addresses in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, the UK, the Czech Republic and Turkey, plus the USA, Hong Kong and China so you can shop like a resident. ✅ Package consolidation to save on transport and customs costs. ✅ DAP shipping options (pay customs on delivery) or DDP (all-inclusive). ✅ Personalized support in Spanish and English for questions, customs and paperwork.
💳 "Buy for Me"
On top of that, if:
- the store doesn't accept your credit card,
- it requires local billing details, or
- you need help making the purchase,
you can use MDE's "Buy for Me" service! We make the purchase for you at the store of your choice and then forward your order to you.
➡️ BONUS: All MDE subscriptions include FREE Amazon Prime on purchases made through our "Buy for Me" service on Amazon Spain, France, Germany or Italy. No extra Prime cost and no order limits!
It's now or never! We're at the key moment of the sales.
- Discounts are between 40% and 50%.
- There's still stock in many sizes and styles.
- The opportunities disappear fast.
Don't let borders or logistical restrictions keep you from these deals. With MDE, you shop like a local, save on logistics and enjoy markdowns of up to 70%.
👉 Sign up here and start shopping without borders
Got questions? Get in touch and our team will be happy to help!
