In the days following Christmas, retailers often mark down their inventory in order to make room for new stock in the new year. Most of the major retailers, including electronics stores, clothing stores and general department stores, offer deep discounts, sales and deals on items during the days after Christmas. The after Christmas sales usually start the day after Christmas, December 26, but some stores begin even earlier with "doorbuster sales" as early as Christmas day.http://www.dealio.com/after-christmas.html

During after Christmas sales, customers can save big on designer clothing, electronics, fragrances and other products usually given as gifts during the holiday season. The after Christmas sales are also a great time to stock up on seasonal items like Christmas cards, wrapping paper and even gift baskets.http://www.dealio.com/after-christmas.html

By taking advantage of the great prices in the days after Christmas, you shop ahead for upcoming birthdays and other events where gifts are given. The sales are also good time to use any gift cards that you may have received for Christmas. During the sales, the end-of-the-year merchandise is sometimes offered at a 50% or even 75% discount. This page contains tips and information on how you can find the best after Christmas sales in your area and online.http://www.wishtv.com/dpps/money/saving_money/after-christmas-sales-stores-to-shop-lwf-dpgo-_3147113

The websites of many online retailers offer e-mail newsletters that provide customers with the latest information on upcoming sales, deals, special offers and promotions. By signing up for such newsletters, customers on the list will be among the first to be alerted of special deals and sales in the days after Christmas. In addition, customers on mailing lists will usually receive occasional coupon codes or promo codes. By combining coupons along with after Christmas sales, customers can maximize their savings. Most websites that offer latest-sales newsletters require just your name and email address.

Circuit City offered a "deals alerts" program on their website, CircuitCity.com. Customers who signed up for "deal alerts" also received coupon and promo codes in addition to the latest news on sales.http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/campaigns/campaigntemplate.asp?CampaignID=738 Walmart.com also offered an e-mail newsletter featuring their "Rollback Savings" and information on local store sales.http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=538446 Dell.com, retailer of the Dell brand of computers, offered those on their mailing list a 25% off coupon on selected software and electronics during their 2009 after Christmas sale.http://www.wishtv.com/dpps/money/saving_money/after-christmas-sales-stores-to-shop-lwf-dpgo-_3147113

Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are a great way to keep up with friend and family, but did you know they can also be a great resource for finding sales? These days, most stores and online retailers use Facebook and Twitter as marketing tools. On the official Facebook pages of retailers, you can frequently find 'news' of the latest sales. Sometimes, retailers also provide Facebook friends with special coupons. By 'friending' your favorite stores on Facebook, you can be among the first to learn of new sales, including the post-holiday sales.http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/walmart

Whether it's Old Navy, Sears or your favorite local restaurant, chances are, they have a Facebook page. Usually, retailers link to their Facebook page from their website. One of the perks of 'friending' stores on Facebook is that you can read reviews and opinions by other customers that has been left on the retailer's page. Twitter is also a great resource for keeping up with the latest after Christmas sales. Retailers who Twitter often "tweet" their latest sales. If your favorite stores link to their Twitter page from their website, be sure to follow them. Shoppers can also use Twitter.com's search feature to track down news on the best after Christmas sales in real-time.

Retailers who are clearing out their holiday inventory want you to buy their items. Besides offering steep discounts, they spread the word about after Christmas sales in every way possible. Since the competition is fierce, retailers are stumbling over each other to get the customers in their store. Look for commercials on Christmas Day announcing upcoming after Christmas sales. Also check the local flyers as these are often used to announce after Christmas sales. Another way retailers announce their after Christmas sales is through the use of press releases.http://www.dealio.com/after-christmas.html

In 2009, JC Penney was among the first to announce their after Christmas sale. On December 21, 2009, the store announced an upcoming "doorbuster sale," set to begin at 5:00 a.m.http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20091221005586&newsLang=en Between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, be sure to keep up with the news and keep an eye out for press releases announcing after Christmas sales. Once you have a feel for the items you are looking for, you'll be able to decide which are the best after Christmas deals for you.