17 Memorial Day deals our editors are actually shopping, from ‘flattering’ swimsuits to sweatpant jeans

What happened

Nordstrom and Zappos are knocking up to 50% off select Birkenstock sandals and clogs. Here are my favorite styles on sale right now.

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What happened

Nordstrom and Zappos are knocking up to 50% off select Birkenstock sandals and clogs. Here are my favorite styles on sale right now.

Why the coverage differs

AI-assisted comparison · labeled · generated May 22, 2026, 4:27 PM · not a verdict

Retailers are offering significant discounts for Memorial Day, with various outlets highlighting sales on popular items. Tom's Guide reports discounts of up to 50% on Birkenstock sandals and clogs, while Esquire lists sales on brands like Todd Snyder and Ralph Lauren, offering up to 40% off. Page Six also features a selection of deals, including swimsuits and sweatpant jeans.

Coverage diverges in the specific products and brands emphasized. Tom's Guide focuses exclusively on Birkenstocks, presenting a detailed list of styles on sale. In contrast, Esquire and Page Six provide a broader range of items, with Esquire showcasing high-end brands and Page Six highlighting trendy apparel and accessories. The tone of Page Six leans towards a more casual and lifestyle-oriented approach, while Tom's Guide maintains a straightforward retail focus.

⚠ Blindspot

Only right-leaning sources have covered this story so far. Left-spectrum outlets have not picked it up in this sample.

Comparison summary

AI-assisted · Cerebras / Llama · May 22, 2026, 4:27 PM · inspect sources below rather than trusting this alone

Retailers are offering significant discounts for Memorial Day, with various outlets highlighting sales on popular items. Tom's Guide reports discounts of up to 50% on Birkenstock sandals and clogs, while Esquire lists sales on brands like Todd Snyder and Ralph Lauren, offering up to 40% off. Page Six also features a selection of deals, including swimsuits and sweatpant jeans.

Coverage diverges in the specific products and brands emphasized. Tom's Guide focuses exclusively on Birkenstocks, presenting a detailed list of styles on sale. In contrast, Esquire and Page Six provide a broader range of items, with Esquire showcasing high-end brands and Page Six highlighting trendy apparel and accessories. The tone of Page Six leans towards a more casual and lifestyle-oriented approach, while Tom's Guide maintains a straightforward retail focus.

What's missing from this coverage is a discussion of the overall impact of Memorial Day sales on consumer spending trends or economic indicators. This context could provide insight into the significance of these sales beyond individual consumer choices, a perspective that is absent across all outlets.

How to read these numbers

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Report timeline

Oldest → newest among clustered members. Gaps may mean delayed pickup, not silence.

May 21, 2026, 4:03 PM

Tom's Guide · Center
I wear Birkenstocks all summer — these are the 11 deals up to 50% off I’m shopping for Memorial Day
May 21, 2026, 8:20 PM

Esquire · Center
17 Memorial Day Sales Our Editors Are Actually Shopping
May 22, 2026, 2:08 PM

Page Six · Right
17 Memorial Day deals our editors are actually shopping, from ‘flattering’ swimsuits to sweatpant jeans

Coverage by perspective

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