German retailers roll out extensive August 2026 discount campaigns

Several retailers and online platforms in Germany announced major discount promotions for the summer and early autumn of 2026.

FREITAG will offer a 20 % student discount on seven selected bags and accessories from 5 August to 30 September. AliExpress runs a limited‑time coupon event until 7 August 23:59, with tiered instant‑discount codes.

TASCHEN’s warehouse sale in Cologne runs 2–6 September, providing up to 75 % off selected art and design books. Calgon launches a €5 cashback programme for purchases of Calgon water‑softeners together with any detergent, running 1 August–31 October with daily participation limits.

Media Markt and Saturn start a series of price‑cut actions, including “Back to School” and a stock‑clearance sale, offering up to 50 % off a range of electronics for a limited week. The city of Willich’s “Heimat Shoppen Bonus” lets shoppers collect receipts from 30 August to 4 October for bonus vouchers. eBay begins a 20 % off tech‑brand coupon campaign from 6–19 August, available to buyers in several European countries.

These offers target students, general consumers and tech shoppers, with discounts ranging from modest cash‑back to deep clearance markdowns.