Back-to-school sales aren't just for students: Shop deals at Ulta, Lowe's

• Back-to-school sales offer discounts for students and non-students alike.
• Retailers such as Nordstrom, Ulta Beauty, and Lowe's have back-to-school sales.
• Deals include luggage, skincare, appliances and more.

Contrary to popular belief, back-to-school sales aren't just reserved for, well, school-related deals. Sure, there are tons of discounts for students to take advantage of as they prep for the upcoming school year, but there are also plenty of back-to-school deals that offer worthwhile savings for adults and nonstudents alike.

Case in point: Ulta Beauty has steep skincare discounts that are perfect for any beauty guru and Lowe's is offering savings of up to 30% off on Samsung appliances that are perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their home.

Ahead, we rounded up the best back-to-school sales to shop this week—no matter if you're an adult ISO a can't-miss deal or a parent looking to treat themselves before the school year kicks off:

Best back-to-school sales for adults

1. HelloFresh

HelloFresh Subscription

For a limited time, you can score 10 free meals and a FREE Caraway Pan (valued from $95+) with your 3rd box when you use promo code USATOCARAWAY at checkout. Save on a HelloFresh subscription

2. Yeti

Yeti M15 Tote Soft Cooler

Yeti just slashed prices on its most popular pastel gear, including insulated coolers and tote coolers—just like this soft option. Save $60 at Yeti

3. Ulta Beauty

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Moisturizer

Save up to 50% on beauty staples at Ulta this week. Save $7 at Ulta

4. Lands' End

Lands' End Open Top Canvas Tote Bag

Get the TikTok-viral Lands' End tote that doubles as the perfect beach bag on sale. Save at Lands' End

5. Lowe's

Samsung Standard Smart Compatible Refrigerator

Save up to 30% on popular home appliances from Samsung, LG and more at Lowe's this week. Save $700 at Lowe's

6. adidas

adidas Campus 00s Shoes

Step into the fall season in style and save up to 30% on select adidas shoes at the brand's end-of-summer sale. Save 30% at adidas

7. Bluemercury

Clinique Clarifying Lotion

Treat your skin to a clarifying refresh with this nourishing lotion—now on sale. Save 50% at Bluemercury

8. Amazon

Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop

Treat yourself to a new laptop with Amazon's under-the-radar sale on MacBook computers—happening now and only for a limited time. Save 20% at Amazon

9. Home Depot

Dewalt 20V MAX Premium Lithium-Ion 6.0Ah Battery Pack

Time to upgrade your toolkit. Home Depot is offering deals of up to 30% off on select power tools, hand tools and more. Save 35% at Home Depot