Some of our favorite retailers competing with Amazon on fall discounts include Sam Edelman, J Crew, Brooklinen and John Boos. Composite: Tracy Allison/The Guardian/Courtesy Photos View image in fullscreen Some of our favorite retailers competing with Amazon on fall discounts include Sam Edelman, J Crew, Brooklinen and John Boos. Composite: Tracy Allison/The Guardian/Courtesy Photos Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more .
As Amazon takes a second stab at Prime Day, live on 6 and 7 October, plenty of other brands are lining up for your dollars with their own competitive sales
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Lauren Gould Mon 5 Oct 2026 16.15 CEST Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Amazon’s Prime Day sale dominates the deals landscape each October.
However, they aren’t the only retailer to keep an eye on. We rounded up a few ongoing sales on products we have previously recommended that don’t require a trip to Amazon’s homepage.
Here are six deals we would buy ourselves, from practical plastic-free cutting boards to an adjustable neck pillow.
Sam Edelman Michaela Mary Jane Flats $75 $75 at Sam Edelman View image in fullscreen Now $75 (was $140) at Sam Edelman These minimalist flats, which were recommended by Moya Leung, a marketing professional, in our guide to the best women’s office shoes , are now 40% off. “They pair well with everything from slacks to jeans to dresses, and the color adds a bit of personality,” she said.
Read more: The 13 best women’s shoes for the office, vetted by stylish professionals
Sam Edelman Michaela Mary Jane Flats $75 $75 at Sam Edelman J Crew Printed Silk Scarf J Crew Printed Silk Scarf $70 $70 at J Crew View image in fullscreen Now $70 (was $80) at J Crew Scarves are one of my favorite ways to add life to a simple look. Recently, I tested the smoked walnut shade of J Crew’s 100% silk printed scarf, adding it to the basic white tee and jeans I’m prone to wearing on the weekends. Just in time for fall, this rich brown shade is currently $10 off.
J Crew Printed Silk Scarf $70 $70 at J Crew Coop Adjustable Neck Pillow Coop Adjustable Neck Pillow $72 $72 at Coop View image in fullscreen Now $72 (was $80) at Coop Coop’s adjustable neck pillow has sat atop Filter contributor Kori Perton’s bed for years. “I have spent the nights since sleeping on my Coop pillow, my neck cradled in its soft, memory-foam-and-microfiber embrace,” she writes. You can purchase it for 20% off until 9 October.
Read more: I thought I found the perfect pillow. Could these three unseat my favorite?
Coop Adjustable Neck Pillow $72 $72 at Coop John Boos Maple Cutting Board (R-Board Series) John Boos Maple Cutting Board (R-Board Series) $30 $30 at John Boos View image in fullscreen Now $30 (was $37) at John Boos Marian Bull, a Filter contributor, tested 10 plastic-free cutting boards to find out which ones are worth a spot in your kitchen.
“For $60, this wood cutting board is sturdy, well-constructed and easy to use. I also loved the rounded edges, which made it easy to handle,” writes Bull of her overall favorite, which she has used for years. From now until 13 October, you can swap out your plastic board for her favorite pick for 20% off (discount in cart) .
Read the full review: The six best plastic-free cutting boards for 2026, tested
John Boos Maple Cutting Board (R-Board Series) $30 $30 at John Boos John…