Best Women's Day Deals and Discounts – Save on Gifts!
International Women's Day is a holiday celebrated in many countries around the world, and in Europe it has a special meaning. In Slovenia, 8 March is a day of respect and gratitude to women, when they are congratulated with flowers, sweets and small gifts. Traditionally popular are bouquets of tulips, mimosas and roses, as well as cosmetics, jewellery and pleasant experiences - from dinners in restaurants to spa certificates.
When choosing a gift for Women's day, it is important to take into account the interests and preferences of the recipient: someone likes stylish accessories or gadgets, and someone will appreciate practical, unusual and even extreme surprises.
Gift selection is cost-effective
In Slovenia, as in other European countries, retailers actively participate in the celebration of 8 March, offering a variety of promotions and Women's day discounts. Many clothing, cosmetics and accessories shops offer special offers, allowing you to buy gifts for women at favourable prices. Electronics shops are not left out either, offering discounts on popular gadgets and a range of body and hair care, beauty and health products. Grocery shops may offer ready-made gift baskets with delicacies, chocolates and wine.
In addition, restaurants and cafes often offer special menus or discounts for women and couples on this day.
Where to search cosmetics?
In Slovenia, major cosmetics and perfume chains such as dm, Müller, Sephora and L'Occitane are actively preparing for 8 March and offering unique opportunities for bargain shopping, combining a festive atmosphere with attractive conditions.
For example, Dm traditionally reduces prices on popular brands of cosmetics and care products - from Balea and Alverde to Nivea and Garnier, where discounts can reach 30%. And when buying for a certain amount, you can often get miniature sets or stylish cosmetic bags as a gift. In addition, the DM catalog delights customers with gift sets for skin or hair care, as well as women's perfume sales and promotions such as ‘Buy one fragrance and get the second one at 50% off’, as well as sets of care cosmetics and perfumes.
Müller catalog, on the other hand, focuses on premium brands such as Chanel, Dior and Lancôme, offering discounts of up to 20-30%. Here, when you buy Müller perfumes or cosmetics for a certain amount, you can receive branded gifts such as elegant cosmetics bags with samples. The shop also stands out with bargain bundles that include full-size products and miniatures, as well as price cuts on Vichy and La Roche-Posay care products.
Sephora attracts make-up fans with discounts of up to 20-30 per cent on cult brands like Fenty Beauty, Huda Beauty and Charlotte Tilbury. Buying big can bring a set of miniatures or other small surprises as a gift. There is a special emphasis on gift sets, where several products are combined in one package at an attractive price. This is very convenient. For example, for those who like to experiment with make-up you can buy a set of brightly coloured decorative cosmetics - and it will be a perfect gift.
L'Occitane pleases with discounts of up to 20-30% on its famous hand creams, body oils and scented candles. Especially popular are gift sets for body care or boxes with scented candles, which create a festive mood.
Perfume promotions, including ‘buy one get one discount’ formats, as well as additional bonuses such as free delivery of online orders or product samples, remain a common trend for all shops. Some retailers complement purchases with small bouquets of flowers or other nice little things. Thus, the 8th of March is not only an occasion to please your loved ones, but also a great opportunity to renew your stock of cosmetics and care products without special expenses.
Cosiness and comfort
Home stores such as IKEA and JYSK focus on creating cosiness and comfort, making shopping an enjoyable way to treat yourself or your loved ones to a home makeover or useful little things for the home.
At IKEA, for example, you can save 20-30% on textiles and decorations and buy bed linen, cushions, plaids, curtains and other home furnishings at bargain prices. There are also scented candles, lamps for essential oils, beautiful vases and ceramics. And those who like things tidy will appreciate the room-organising sets and stylish, functional kitchen sets that are always a welcome addition to the IKEA catalog.
JYSK does not lag behind either. The JYSK catalog offers discounts of up to 30% on bed linen, blankets and various home textiles. There is also a spring line of home decor and fragrances that will certainly appeal to connoisseurs of understated design and cosiness.
Home accessories from well-known brands such as H&M Home and Zara Home complete the festive offer. Here you can find discounts on kitchenware, tableware and textiles, as well as candles and souvenirs.
Economy option for gifts from discount retailers
Discounters offer budget options for gifts. For example, Pepco catalog includes textiles with spring prints and artificial flowers, inexpensive cosmetic sets, jewellery and hair accessories priced from 1-5 euros, and seasonal promotions such as ‘2 for the price of 1’ make shopping even better. There are also many useful items for those who like to bake: paper and silicone baking moulds, whisk and spatula, biscuit moulds, sets of these items and much more.
Tedi catalog, in its turn, pleases with discounts on bath sets, photo frames and statuettes, home textiles, kitchen trifles and items for creativity, knitting and other hobbies.
It is worth noting that such shops update their assortment in advance, so a week before the holiday you can already find spring novelties in them.
For active and sporty women
Sporting goods chains such as Intersport, Hervis, Decathlon and others actively support the festive mood on 8 March by offering special promotions and discounts. They focus on healthy lifestyles, fitness and active holidays, turning sporting goods into practical and inspiring gifts.
You can buy sportswear and footwear from popular brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma, as well as from the companies' own brands at discounts of up to 30-50%. You can also find themed kits for yoga, running or cycling, outdoor activities, equipment for home training, gadgets for activity tracking like activity trackers and fitness bracelets at a bargain price. You can complement the gift with useful little things, such as thermoses and bottles, ergonomic backpacks and stylish sports bags.
The general trend is an emphasis on convenience and affordability. Such gifts can not only please your loved ones, but also inspire them to new sporting achievements.
Keeping up with the times
Gadgets are everywhere these days. For many people, a smartphone, tablet, e-reader, smartwatch or headphones will be a pleasant surprise and add comfort to their work or studies. And just listening to music, watching a film, playing a game or reading another book is much more enjoyable with quality equipment.
For the holiday many retailers hold various promotions, including discounts of up to 30% on popular devices and accessories to them, so it's a great chance to update the equipment and make a pleasant experience for your loved ones.
Handmade - not everyone's gift
Local markets and fairs offer unique handmade gifts, be it soaps, cosmetics, jewellery, knitted toys and mats, leather goods, at bargain prices. This will allow you to buy something original. But, it should be borne in mind that such a gift will not appeal to everyone, but rather only to lovers of such things.
Top 5 tips for choosing a gift for the 8th of March
- Take into account interests and hobbies. A gift should reflect a woman's personality. For example, for a book lover, a rare edition or a subscription to an electronic library will do, and for an athlete - stylish sports accessories or a certificate to a fitness club.
- Choose quality over quantity. It is better to give one expensive thing that will last a long time than several cheap ones. For example, a leather clutch instead of acrylic, a set of natural cosmetics instead of mass-market or a certificate to a spa with a good reputation.
- Surprise with an unconventional approach. Pleasant impressions often leave more vivid emotions than just things. A weekend tour, a hot air balloon flight, tickets to a concert, theatre or exhibition, a romantic dinner or wine tasting - all this is not difficult to organise, but will be remembered for a long time.
- If it is difficult to choose something original, turn to proven options: flowers, perfume, gastronomic gift sets, and of course jewellery - an elegant and meaningful gift that is unlikely to disappoint anyone.
- If you doubt, give the opportunity to choose. A certificate to a favourite shop, spa treatments or a trip will allow a woman to decide for herself what will bring her joy. The main thing is to show that you have invested in the gift not only money, but also time and care.
How to buy the perfect gift without overpaying: some effective strategies
Choosing the perfect gift without overpaying is a challenge that many people face, especially around the holidays. To find profitable solutions, it's important to use modern tools and strategies.
Subscribe to newsletters
Sign up for your favourite shops' email newsletters. In addition to being a sure-fire way to quickly receive information about upcoming promotions, subscribing can earn you additional bonuses on your first purchase, as well as exclusive perks later on.
Social media
Keep an eye on shops' social media pages. Many hold promotions only for their subscribers or publish promo codes there, hold lotteries, raffles and other prize events. Also, pages are often a whole community where people share their experience of buying and using a product, which means you won't be buying an item or product blindly.
Shopping centres instead of individual shops
Shopping malls are places where there are often several shops of the same profile. This is a great opportunity to compare the quality and pricing of different brands and choose the best. And if you have the opportunity, visit several shopping centres and compare offers in them, widening the scope of your choice.
Plan ahead
If you can, start your gift search in advance. Especially if it's for a wife, mum, daughter or sister whose tastes and preferences you know well. This will give you more time to research and compare offers, as well as the opportunity to take advantage of a wide range of discounts and sales.
Specialised platforms: see the bigger picture
One of the most effective ways to stay ahead of the game is to use specialist shopping platforms such as Geobuyer. This service brings together the current flyers from multiple stores so you can compare product prices in one place. For example, if you're looking for a smart watch or cosmetics, Geobuyer will show you all available options, promotions and other delivery terms. Filters by help you quickly narrow down your search, and the blog gives advice on many things related to shopping. If you want to find the best deals without too much effort, this platform will be your reliable guide in the world of commerce.
With all these tools, you will be able to find the perfect gift that will bring joy and warm memories to the important women in your life.
