But here’s the thing most shoppers miss — the headline mall discount is rarely the full saving available. The people who walk away with the best prices layer a few simple moves on top. Here’s how to be one of them.

Target the final clearance window

DSS traditionally ends with a final sale push offering reductions of up to 90 percent across the city. If an item isn’t urgent, watch it through July and pounce in the last stretch of August when retailers clear summer stock.