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Here are the best outlet deals to score in the Myrtle Beach area during the SC tax free weekend

Both Myrtle Beach Tanger outlet malls will have dozens of discounts and sales during South Carolina’s 2024 Tax Free Weekend.
Both Myrtle Beach Tanger outlet malls will have dozens of discounts and sales during South Carolina’s 2024 Tax Free Weekend. lwilson@islandpacket.com

South Carolina’s tax free weekend starts this Friday and runs through Sunday. Whether you’re looking to update your wardrobe, refresh school supplies or stock up on essentials, the state’s tax-free holiday gives shoppers the opportunity for big savings.

In 2023, South Carolina spent more than $30.4 million in tax-free items during tax free weekend, saving more than $1.8 million in sales tax, according to the Department of Revenue.

The tax exemptions apply to both new and used items and have no price limit.

Shoppers can save on these tax-exempt items:

  • School supplies: pens, pencils, paper, binders, notebooks, books, backpacks, lunchboxes and calculators

  • Bed and bath items: wash cloths, towels, shower curtains, bath mats, blankets, bed spreads, bed linens, sheet sets, comforter sets, pillows and pillow cases

  • Accessories: hats, scarves, hosiery and handbags

  • Computers and computer software

  • Printers and printer supplies

  • Earbuds and headphones

  • Clothing

  • Footwear

  • Diapers

Taxes will still apply to:

  • Handheld devices primarily used for listening to music, watching videos and reading books

  • Cell phones and digital cameras

  • Accessories: jewelry, watches, eyewear and wallets

  • Cosmetics

  • Furniture

  • Items on layaway or deferment plans

  • Items to be used for business

Shoppers hoping to save even more in the Myrtle Beach area can score dozens of outlet deals, and save extra if they join the TangerClub Blue for free.

At Tanger’s Highway 501 location without TangerClub Blue membership:

  • Aeropostale: Everything in-store 50-70% off

  • Chico’s Outlet: Buy one piece of full-priced jewelry and get another 50% off

  • Columbia Factory Store: Up to 70% off select styles

  • Fragrance Outlet: Mix and match Notez scents to buy one get one up to 50% off

  • Jockey: Get 20% off a purchase of $75 or more with in-store promo code TM24WEB

  • Lee Wrangler Clearance: Get two graphic tees or polos for $24

  • Nike: Get up to 40% off select styles

  • Polo Ralph Lauren Outlet Store: Get 25% off a purchase with code Q7551 at checkout

  • Rawlings: Get 20% off one regular-price item with coupon, excluding bats

  • Skechers: Buy one get one 50% off on shoes and apparel

  • Sparkles: Get a free ear piercing with the purchase of earrings

  • The Uniform Outlet: Sale on Brooks nursing shoes

  • Timberland Factory Store: Get a free backpack with an in-store purchase of $200 or more

  • Under Armour: Entire store 50% off

  • Vera Bradley: Up to 70% off entire store

At Tanger’s Highway 501 location with a free TangerClub Blue membership:

  • All Star Elite: Get 10% off a purchase of $100 or more

  • Banana Republic Factory: Get 10% off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Blondies: Get 10% off a purchase of $50 or more

  • Burlington Brands: Get $5 off a purchase of $35 or more

  • Candy Barrel: Get 10% off a purchase of $25 or more

  • Clarks: Get 15% off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Columbia Factory Store: Get 10% off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Crocs: Get $10 off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Eddie Bauer Outlet: Get 10% off the purchase of one full-priced item

  • Famous Footwear Outlet: Get $5 off a purchase of $50 or more

  • Gap Factory: Get 10% off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Hey Dude: Get $10 off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Jockey: Get $10 off a purchase of $60 or more

  • Johnston & Murphy Factory Store: Get a free shirt when you buy two, Get 50% off a pair of shoes when you buy two

  • Lee Wrangler Clearance: Get $15 off a purchase of $100 or more

  • Loft Outlet: Get 10% off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Maurices: Get $10 off a purchase of $100 or more

  • Old Navy Outlet: Get 10% off a purchase of $50 or more

  • Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store: Get 10% off a purchase

  • Rack Room Shoes: Get $10 off a purchase of $89 or more

  • Sparkles: Get $5 off a makeover package

  • The Fudgery: Get a free slice of fudge when you buy three

  • Timberland Factory Store: Get 10% off a purchase of $100 or more

  • Tommy Hilfiger: Get 10% off a purchase of $50 or more

  • Under Armour: Get 15% off a single item

  • Vera Bradley: Get a free market tote with a purchase of $100 or more

At Tanger’s Highway 17 location without TangerClub Blue membership:

  • Columbia Factory Store: Up to 70% off select styles

  • Fragrance Outlet: Mix and match Notez scents to buy one get one up to 50% off

  • J. Crew Factory: Up to 50% off store-wide and kids’ back-to-school styles from $12.50

  • Jockey: Get 20% off a purchase of $75 or more with in-store promo code TM24WEB

  • Kate Spade: Up to 70% off everything

  • Lee Wrangler Clearance: Get two graphic tees or polos for $24

  • Merrell: Buy one pair of shoes and get another 50% off, on select shoes

  • Nautica: Up to 70% off clearance and deals from $9.99

  • Polo Ralph Lauren Outlet Store: Get 25% off a purchase with code Q7551 at checkout

  • Skechers: Buy one get one 50% off on shoes and apparel

  • The Cosmetics Company Store: Get 40% off Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair

  • The Uniform Outlet: Sale on Brooks nursing shoes

  • Tommy Bahama Outlet: Qualifying customers get 10% off a purchase with a military discount

  • Under Armour: Entire store 50% off

  • Vera Bradley: Up to 70% off entire store

At Tanger’s Highway 17 location with a TangerClub Blue membership:

  • All Star Elite: Get 10% off a purchase of $100 or more

  • Ann Taylor Factory: Get 10% off a purchase of $100 or more

  • Auntie Anne’s: Get a free original pretzel with the purchase of any bundle

  • Banana Republic Factory: Get 10% off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Ben and Jerry’s: Get 10% off a purchase

  • Brooks Brothers Factory Store: Get $15 off a purchase of $150 or more

  • Clarks: Get 15% off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Columbia Factory Store: Get 10% off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Crocs: Get $10 off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Express Factory Outlet: Get 15% off a purchase of $100 or more

  • Famous Footwear Outlet: Get $5 off a purchase of $50 or more

  • Gap Factory: Get 10% off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Greg Norman: Get 10% off a purchase of $100 or more

  • Hey Dude: Get $10 off a purchase of $75 or more

  • J. Crew Factory: Get 10% off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Jockey: Get $10 off a purchase of $60 or more

  • Lee Wrangler Clearance: Get $15 off a purchase of $100 or more

  • Loft Outlet: Get 10% off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Lucky Brand Jeans: 10% off a purchase of $75 or more

  • Merrell: 10% off a purchase of $125 or more

  • Old Navy Outlet: Get 10% off a purchase of $50 or more

  • Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store: Get 10% off a purchase

  • Rack Room Shoes: Get $10 off a purchase of $89 or more

  • Sperry: Get 10% off a single item

  • Summersalt: Get 10% off a single item

  • Talbots Outlet: Get 10% off a purchase of $100 or more

  • The Cosmetics Company Store: Get 10% off a single item

  • The Fudgery: Get a free slice of fudge when you buy three

  • Under Armour: Get 15% off a single item

  • Vera Bradley: Get a free market tote with a purchase of $100 or more

More information about sales and discounts can be found on the Tanger Highway 501 website and the Tanger Highway 17 website.

This story was originally published July 31, 2024 at 6:00 AM.

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Maria Elena Scott
The Sun News
Maria Elena Scott writes about trending topics and what you need to know in the Grand Strand. She studied journalism at the University of Houston and covered Cleveland news before coming to the Palmetto State.
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