Summer 2024 SEMI ANNUAL SALE Q&A + Tips From Past Bath & Body Works Employee

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

MELISSA... if I had to name you as a cent today it would be Gingnam sunshine🌞

[@ShopandMorewithKimberlyNSantos]

Yesss!💛💛💛

[@MelissaC]

Aw that's so cute! 🌞 💛 🌻 Thank you! 😁

[@MelissaC]

🤗🌻💛

[@melanier7309]

*scent

[@victoria.galvin]

Paris Amour and Wild Madagascar Vanilla are the only things on my list this SAS. My space is totally stuffed with products after actively collecting for 2+ years. I tend to buy things and end up decluttering/giving them away. Sigh

[@leilani_808]

Me too! So now when I shop, every so often I grab those free cellophane gift bags and ribbons. I have a B&BW “gift wrap” area in my closet. 😆 Edit: I realize I didn't finish what I was trying to say! 😆 Anyway, I find all the reasons to gift teachers, friends, and kids friends B&BW products that I’ve never used.

[@MelissaC]

I hear you on that one! 🥴😅

[@samathaspeaking]

COTTON CANDY CLOUDS! that is one of my all time favorite scents.

[@MelissaC]

I love it too, I really like it when they do fun scents that remind me of the body splashes I used as a kid! 🩷☁️

[@juliemudd2985]

Me too!! I love CCC is all forms!

[@stephaniestahlhut8404]

I’ve heard that Autumn Drive might be returning this Fall. I am a Fall/Halloween shopper primarily, so I’m always interested in discussing what’s upcoming for Fall!

[@aubreecalt]

I think beach nights should come back it smelled really good

[@MelissaC]

Love that scent!

[@onebeautifulangel6706]

Good morning Melissa! Aww, Arthur is just so adorable! 😍 This was so informative. Thank you so much! I'm definitely ready for summer SAS!🤗 I love being at the store on the first day, right at opening. It's so much fun! Yaay, Cherry Blossom, Wild Madagascar Vanilla, Paris Amore, and Strawberry Soda is coming back! Love those! ❤ I hope that you have a great week ahead! 🤗🌞

[@MelissaC]

Good morning from me and Arthur! 🐈🌞 I'm glad you found it helpful! Same here, I can't wait to see the store on day 1 of SAS! I like the look of your wishlist! I'm definitely in the market for some Watermelon Lemonade, and would like to revisit Wild Madagascar Vanilla and Tahiti Island Dream! 🌴 I have doubles if my favorite Strawberry Soda already, but it will be hard to resist getting another set! 🤣🍓

[@EnglishProfStyle]

I don't have any shower gels of Watermelon Lemonade so it's on my list. I would also like some Strawberry Soda in shower gel and lotion (or cream) and a couple backups of Peach Bellini.

[@derrickjenniferwatkins1394]

Great video Melissa! I'm so excited for SAS! I don't need anything😜 So I'll try to limit myself 😀 I think the block party packaging matches the new style of Firecracker Pop. I'm most interested in Madagascar vanilla and Whipped coconut milkshake. I do want a lotion and maybe body was in Luminous. Body wash and mist is what I get the most during SAS. Body wash so rarely goes on a good low sale!

[@MelissaC]

Me too! Haha and same, I don't have a very big wishlist, I think I'm more just looking forward to going in and seeing what I'll find! 😅 Very true, the moisturizers are always going on sale in comparison to the shower gels! It's a great time to stock up! 🫧

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

Who needs anything right? LOL this is like a little luxury that were all collecting. Thank you for the video❤

[@ShopandMorewithKimberlyNSantos]

​@Dani-ICU-RN right?! I don't need anything at all! I just did a decluttering video lol 😆🤦‍♀️

[@victoria.galvin]

They need to bring back Bubblegum Pop!

[@ShopandMorewithKimberlyNSantos]

This!!!!🤩🔥🩷

[@MelissaC]

100% agree on Bubblegum Pop! 🩷🫧

[@donkay594]

Would love seeing shampoo and conditioner in Blue Gingham, Brightest Bloom, and some others in this sale. I am 65, and they are the best I have found on the market.

[@MelissaC]

Agreed, I'll be interested to see which (if any) hair care items go on clearance! 🤗

[@leilani_808]

I'm very patient with my B&BW workers. A lot of them are older women. I learned early on that customers know a lot more than the workers. I've also “taught” some of the workers some excellent tips and hacks, from combining B&BW with their perfumes or making your conditioning spray by adding 1/4 BBW conditioner into a clean spray bottle and filling the rest with “clean” water to it (I use filtered water.) One of the workers said she had sold to a of conditioners bc she passed on that “hack” to her customers.

[@jamileebellottie1048]

I wk at bbw at our store we have tons of teenage workers and 3 old ladies the rest of us in our 30s 😂 so weird how ever store is different

[@leilani_808]

@@jamileebellottie1048 😆 I agree that each store varies, but my two favorite locations are situated in well-known malls and staffed mainly by older women. But now that I think of it, I mostly shop when the kids are in school. So now I think maybe the younger worker could work in the evening. Every time I bring my kids in, their grandmotherly love always shows. If I ever have questions, I ask them, but if they don't have the answer (most times, they don't), I pretend to have changed my mind. Later, if I find the answer, I like to find my way back to them and tell them what I learned. I go there so much so, they always greet me by name 😆. I love everything about B&BW - employees and products. Lol

[@-Lily7415]

My voice changes when I speak to my cat too.😂❤

[@MelissaC]

I feel like they won't know I'm talking to them if I use my human voice 🤣🐈🤎

[@standardchances]

So here is the best pricing for body care items that is coming with the Semi-Annual. Some fragrances and products will actually be immediately starting off at $3.95. - Anything $15.95 and up is best at $3.95 instead of 75% off (75% off $15.95 is $3.99) - Anything $15.50 and below is best at 75% off instead of $3.95 or $4.95 (75% off $15.50 is $3.88) - Anything $19.95 and up is best at $4.95 or $3.95 (75% off $19.95 is $4.99) - Anything $19.50 is best at 75% off instead of $4.95 (75% off $19.50 is $4.88) (for the last one, essentially anything with a price between $15.95 and $19.50 is better at 75% off instead of $4.95 *if* the $3.95 price point just isn't available)

[@MelissaC]

Thank you for the price breakdowns! As someone who doesn't like to do money math, this is helpful! :D I'm going to write this on a sticky note and take it with me! Hahaha Also it's interesting to note, back when I was working at BBW, the original prices were in such a way that 75% off was the best deal over any other price point but now that things are inflating and original prices are increasing...well, it's making it more complicated to figure out what the best deal is!

[@erins928]

I saw someone comment that Peach Bellini is being discontinued!! Anyone know if this is true? I stocked up and bought 5 hand soaps already cause it’s my fav! 🥺

[@MelissaC]

Peach Bellini is one of those scents that comes and goes from BBW periodically, especially in candles, wallflowers, and hand soaps. So my guess is you will see it again one day despite it being clearanced. It's the body care items they are discontinuing, and it had been many years since we've had it in body care. So hopefully it comes back again soon, but if it's your favorite then I would consider getting a backup set! 🍑 🥂

[@erins928]

@@MelissaC Thanks for the clarification Melissa! So glad we have someone like you to answer all our Bath ams Body Works questions! 😊💕

[@s.r6331]

Melissa can you do a store walk through at your store for SAS? I absolutely love seeing others post what they have for SAS cuz every store is different

[@Krisxtinax]

I’ve been waiting for Cherry Blossom!! That was my signature scent as a teen!! I’m so excited to have it again. I just recently got back into BNB about two years ago and have been hoping it would return.

[@juliemcdaniel499]

That actually came back already 2 yrs ago.

[@Krisxtinax]

@@juliemcdaniel499I must have just missed it once I got back into it but so happy it’s back!!

[@LoInspiredLiving]

I’m so excited for SAS, I’m so happy they brought back paris amour, definitely going to stock up! ❤

[@MelissaC]

Yay, agreed! I think it's going to be a fun SAS! 🥰

[@ShopandMorewithKimberlyNSantos]

Wow! The changed the scent notes to paris amour! The one i have has less notes. Remember when bbw use to have the OG scents online?! Thats when i had scooped it up! Mine is real heavy on the 🌷 i absolutely love it and soo happy its coming back! Im most excited for wild Madagascar Vanilla 🔥🔥🔥 I remember smelling it years ago but at that time i wasnt into vanilla type of scents, but i am now! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Vanilla scents! I want the whole collection 🔥🔥🔥

[@MelissaC]

It should be the same scent, back in the day they used to describe all notes; too, mid, and base notes, in the scent, while in the last 8 or so years they only include 2-4 of the main/key notes on the bottles. I miss when they used to I clude them all so you could get a better idea of what the scent was made up of! I'm excited about Wild Madagascar Vanilla too! I can't remember what it smells like off the top of my head, so I definitely need to revisit it! 😍 SAS is almost here! 🤗🥳💛

[@chanzep]

I love Tahiti one . I would be happy if Winter on sale

[@MelissaC]

I'm looking forward to giving Tahiti Island Dream a try again after all of these years! 🌴

[@justjennsthings]

Wild Madagascar Vanilla is what I’ll be stocking up on!

[@MelissaC]

Good thinking! 🍦🤍 I'm looking forward to refreshing my memory on what that one smells like, it's been so long!

[@reneecampbell867]

whipped coconut milkshake, Madagascar vanilla and 75% off candles are on my radar

[@MelissaC]

That's me too! I have enough Whipped Coconut Milkshake at home but...I might get a back up towards the end of sale! 😆❤

[@s.r6331]

75% off candles are hard to find. I only found firecracker pop n fresh balsm 75% last SAS.

[@thisguyshops]

Yay! I’m doing good Melissa!! I’m glad you’re doing good! I’m excited to watch this while I clean and organize!!❤️💛❤️💛

[@MelissaC]

That's great to hear! Getting geared up for Semi Annual Sale I assume? 😁 I like watching videos or listening to music while I do my chores too. I need to catch up on some of yours! Hope you have a great week! 🤗

[@brandyporter8117]

I can't wait going to go the first day when they open

[@MelissaC]

🥳🎉 Me too!

[@justjennsthings]

Hey Melissa! So excited for Semi Annual Sale 🎉

[@MelissaC]

Me too! I think it's going to be a fun one! ☀️🍉💛🌴

[@KamisCorner]

Awesome video Melissa! Super informative!😊

[@MelissaC]

Thank you! Happy Memorial Day! 🤗

[@CaseyJolliffe12]

Loved this video Melissa!!! Arthur is so cute 🥰

[@MelissaC]

🤗 Thank you! 🐈🩷☀️

[@bttf85]

Scents that are fully retiring: Chasing Fireflies, Luminous, Meet Me In Miami, Calypso Clemintine, Canyon, Coffee and Whiskey, Coastal Cliffs, Peach Belini, Tropidelic, and Burbon Strawberry Vanilla. Scents becoming Online Exclusive: Rose, Hello Beautiful, Dark Kiss, Dahlia, and Rose Vanilla

[@Jen-yk7kv]

Wait doesn’t it say luminous is just being repackaged?

[@bttf85]

@@Jen-yk7kv Not that I saw. The ones I read that are getting repackaged is original Gingham and You're the One.

[@MontanaMoxie]

I’m excited to smell (and maybe buy?) the three scents I haven’t smelled in ages: Paris Amour, Wild Madagascar Vanilla, and Tahiti Island Dream.

[@MelissaC]

Me too! It's like a blast back to 2013-2015! I'm glad to see them return. 🥰

[@juliemudd2985]

Hi Melissa! Hi Arthur 😻 Great tips Melissa! Especially to take inventory. It’s always good to know what you have! I’m happy to see Whipped Coconut Milkshake. I’ve almost used all of mine up. I have so much Cotton Candy Clouds but I’ll buy more because it’s one of my all time faves!!

[@MelissaC]

Good morning, hope you're doing well! Arthur says hi too! 🐱 That's where I'm at too; I have a lot of my favorites all ready stocked up at home, but when they bring them out for clearance, it's hard not to get a couple back ups! 😏

[@gaylewills1294]

For this past christmas my daughter gave me Frosted coconut snowball FFM and winter candy apple in the shower gel. So I will be looking for coordinating products. I also hope to find a halloween scent set. I have never had any halloween. If I don't find the coordinating products I will pick another set. I only started getting BBW a yr ago. I like to keep my stash at no more than 12 fragrances. 1 per month. This month I am using a scent not BBW that has zero staying power. So I put Beautiful by Estee Lauder over it. Almost gone so I could get a summer scent. I would try something different each time.

[@MelissaC]

Good idea, this is a great time to find matching pairs with the scents you already have! 😁 That's a good idea to have a scent per month! I used to have a scent per season when I first started getting into it, so 4 sets total, but as you can tell my collection has gotten a lot bigger since then so now I rotate scents a lot. I hope you find some good new scents to try for when you run out of your Estee Lauder/current BBW scent for this month! 💖

[@ShopandMorewithKimberlyNSantos]

Hey sis! I love when you represent and wear the gingham blouses!!! 💛🔥👌🤌🏻😍 On another note we are EXCITED for sas! We received our mailers coupons🎉🤩 My sister was kind enough and gave us her mailers coupons, so we have 3 sets👏🏻🙌🏻 Thank you for all the info hun♡♡♡

[@MelissaC]

Thank you! 🤗 When I first started working at BBW, dress code only allowed white, collared tops (🤢) and when they updated it to include gingham tops as an option, I bought 20 gingham tops in all sorts of colors! 🤣 I felt like one of those cartoon characters that opens the closet to reveal they just have a bunch of the same outfit over and over. 😅 That is gonna be great to have some extra coupons! I hope you have lots of fun at the sale and find some goodtreasures! 🤩🥳

[@s.r6331]

So happy u mentioned price adjustments. I do this alot during SAS. And i keep it organized by keeping everything in the bags of what store i got it from. A store manager didn't know bbw does price adjustments which is odd to me.

[@raecavileer]

Arthur, that funny boy! He has always been the cat most into smells, so I'm not surprised. I'm actually looking to refresh my stock with some new scents this year, so if you plan to go, let's go together!

[@m.e.9418]

Laundry care can be clearanced. I got several twisted peppermint bottles for $5 at the winter SAS

[@s.r6331]

Same. I got winter candy apple

[@jamileebellottie1048]

Lucky my store had none!! I wk at bbw

[@MelissaC]

I wish my store carried them! 😁 $5 sounds like a deal I'd jump on for laundry goodies!

[@-Lily7415]

I wonder why employees aren’t aware of policies. Many don’t know how to process online order receipts. Now that they have gone green and don’t send packing slips it has really become a problem. If you show them your phone with the code to process the return they don’t know what to do. They always process it as a no receipt return instead which is okay unless you reach the no receipt return limit and they refuse to take something back .Then that’s when we will have a big problem !

[@rachelethridge1976]

They aren't aware because management never bothers to fully train them. 🙄

[@MelissaC]

It could be multiple different reasons. For one thing, I think the increase of BBW influencers has caused some misinformation at times regarding BBW tips and tricks. Sometimes influencers may give a tip or advice that isn't actually within BBW policy, and so BBW has to deal with it. (ex: when TikTokers started telling people to bring their empty candles to exchange for a new one) So policies are constantly changing and updating and sometimes employees may not get the memo, or be stuck in the old policy because it's what they remember. Also locations vary on what goes on in them. Like I mentioned, in my store, customers never took advantage of the 14-day price adjustment policy, so it just was never brought up when I was being trained on cash register. Lastly, there are seasonal hires and new employees all the time in my store, especially during SAS and holiday, so there's going to be a higher chance they don't know how to do stuff outside of the basic ringing up customers procedures. Of course, that's just from my perspective...there's always gonna be those stores/employees/management who just do a bad job and don't care, too. 😅

[@SouthernPeach1908]

They don’t know how to process returns at all. I literally had to make an associate ring up a duplicate set of times of what I was buying for her to see she had not applied the credit for my return.

[@Stardust920]

Cherry Blossom is #1 on my list to get. I also want to try Strawberry Soda.

[@MelissaC]

Nice wishlist! It's been a long time since we've seen Cherry Blossom! And I love Strawberry Soda!

[@shellykozun3813]

I’m excited about Paris Amore!

[@MelissaC]

It's good to see that one returning! 🩷🇫🇷🌷🎀

[@MaryS910]

Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@MelissaC]

Thanks for watching! Have a great week! 🤗

[@lucindac.3975]

I have my heart set on some Coconut Milkshake!

[@MelissaC]

🥥🍦🥥🍦 It smells so good!

[@s.r6331]

I came back to this comment cuz i need this right now for whe. I do my price adjustments. Lol

[@crafting_after_midnight4154]

Hi Melissa! Arthur is so CUTE!!!! I have my list all set to go and will be bringing it with me when shopping in store. I will be at my local store bright and early on June 1st prior to the doors opening. Do you have any traditions or rituals when shopping on the first day? I like to pick up a Unsweetened Black Iced Tea with Lemon at Starbucks either before I go in and shop or after shopping the first day to make it fun. It's my way in celebrating the first day of summer SAS. I have a $10 off $40 paper coupon I received with an online order I had done here in Canada. My local store is amazing accepting coupons with sales. I know some stores are not. I don't think there are price adjustments here in Canada. I have not looked into it. I do know there is 90 day or less return policy here. We do not have a rewards program and we do not not have BOPIS. Things are simpler here so far. Since I reside in Canada I know the price points here are generally a $1 higher. If price point is at $3.95 in the U.S. most likely price point will be at $4.95. I'm looking forward to Wild Madagascar Vanilla. It's been years since I've had this fragrance in my collection. I'm looking forward to Cherry Blossom as well. I normally just stick with the mists, EDP perfumes and body washes. I rarely pick up candles, creams/lotions/body butters and soaps. I think if you shop all year round at BBW there are not many surprises.

[@PodieM18]

Crafting -after-midnight I have my list all ready as well. I don't have any traditions, I should come up with some 🤔 - My one tradition would be to shop first thing on the first day of SAS - I have a 10 off $40 as well, but it expires on May 31st and my store will never ever let you use them, no grace period whatever, which is okay with me, I'm not a Rabid BBW shopper 😅 - If I was and spent a lot of money on the company I'd be upset if they wouldn't honour it. I also shop for FFM more than any other products. I want to get some Calypso Clementine, Luminous, Whipped Coconut Milkshake , I also want to try some that I have not experienced yet - Paris Amor ( though I'm hearing it might be online only ) , Wild Madagascar Vanilla, Cherry Blossom, Freesia, Tahiti Island Dream - they are all new to me, not saying I will purchase any of the mentioned scents but want to see what they are like. Oh I also want to see what Firecracker Pop is like and may pick up a little Cloud Nine....

[@crafting_after_midnight4154]

@@PodieM18 Some stores are stricter than others with coupons with sales. I've been pretty lucky with my local store. My $10 off $40 expires sometime in August. It's a coupon I received with a online order. I have picked up a lot of the fragrances prior to SAS, so I'm concentrating on the returning ones mainly. There is not a lot what I want. Will see.

[@PodieM18]

@@crafting_after_midnight4154 I've been on a low buy this year, really only purchased a couple items of Calypso Clementine, some of the Lavender drop for my Mom, a couple candles, and a few minis. So won't go wild, but looking forward to smelling some of the NEW to me scents. I've gotten pretty diligent I only buy what I absolutely LOVE now ...

[@MelissaC]

Hi, I hope you're having a great week so far! 🤗 Oh and Arthur says thank you! 😸 I love the idea of having a Semi Annual Sale tradition! I think I've hit up Starbucks before/after as well, but most of the Semi Annual Sales I've experienced I was working at so I think my tradition was to wear my best supportive shoes, take an extra coffee, and buckle up for a long day of chaotic work! 🤣 I actually thought it was pretty fun! I do love the Summer SAS for that reason...it kind of marks the beginning of Summertime for me too! 💛 Thanks for all of the great info on the differences with the Canadian stores. As nice as it is to have BOPIS and app rewards options, I do actually miss the simplicity of how it used to be and what it sounds like it still is in Canada. Bounce back paper coupons, no tracking/intensity around the rules of who is using the coupon and how you got it. It was more straightforward then, but I also understand that the app is an improvement for those who just could not get BBW to send them mailer coupons. So it makes sense! Yes, I agree that I'm looking forward to revisiting Wild Madagascar Vanilla too! Thanks again for all your input, and I hope you have a fun day on the start of the sale! 🥰

[@ashliwemett]

I am most excited for Tahiti Island Dream. I want to be excited for Strawberry Soda/Coconut Milkshake/Fruity Sherbet Scoop, but I don't buy creams of summer scents because it's too humid & hot where I live to use them. I really dislike when they don't release summer scents in the lotion. (It's the same reason why I passed on Coconut Milkshake & Fruity Sherbet last yr.) I usually buy at 50% off during the second week and then keep an eye out to see if I can get the 75% price adjustment later. My store doesn't really seem to have much (it's a smaller store) and often things will be gone before they get down to 75%. P.S. your cat is so cute 😻

[@juliemudd2985]

I agree about the lotions in the summer! I like using them more in the summer too.

[@MelissaC]

That's a great idea to wait until week 2 to buy 50% off, since it will be more likely to get marked down within the 14 day price adjustment period. That's great advice! I agree with the body lotions, too! I liked body creams better once upon a time, but I've learned that the formula of the lotions last and seem fresher for longer. And like you said, lotion formula seems more appropriate for hot weather than cream! ☀️

[@NelleyVision]

Thanks for clarifying the price adjustment :] Thanks for the video, makes me more excited for SAS

[@MelissaC]

I hope it helped! I'm really excited too. Hope you have a great start to your week! 💛

[@s.r6331]

Even if your receipt expires after 2 weeks, still keep it. You can "return" the product and buy back.

[@themostUNlikelyCreature]

I have done that and they don’t like it at some stores, but technically it’s not wrong. Some stores are awesome and are like yeah! You can do that!

[@hollycrawford439]

Thanks for the video! I always love watching you!💛💛💛

[@MelissaC]

🤗 Thanks so much, I really appreciate it! Hope you have a great week! 🌻🤍

[@hollycrawford439]

Thanks! It’s the last week of school, so that makes it extra great!!😁 I hope that yours is wonderful too!!💗

[@UperrJacky915CR7]

Calypso celmentines didn’t do it for me at all 😢, nor did lily springs, now meet me in Miami and sweet heart Cherry 🍒 🍒🍒was sooo good I already got backups during previous body care sales ❤❤❤❤ thanks for the video Mel 😊

[@shannondifiore4331]

I want to get watermelon lemonade too & other wants as well

[@MelissaC]

That's me too! 🍉🩷

[@lindaschramm1818]

Hello you lovely in yellow. What are your favorite Summer scents. Thanks for ypur video.

[@MelissaC]

Good morning, thanks so much! 💛🐥 I love summer scents a lot, so I have many! Waikiki Beach Coconut was one of my first favorites, but more recently I've been really enjoying Strawberry Soda, Groovy Watermelon (Pink Watermelon Blast), Summer Melody, and Poolside Cabana. The list could go on though! 😅 What are some of your summer favorites? 😊

[@lindaschramm1818]

I like the dupes Pink obsessed and Lemon pound cake and Peral Parade is nice too.

[@alisonwalker9078]

My mom and I shop at the semi annual sales every year, we purchase lotions and fragrance mist.

[@s.r6331]

Lol me and my bf do this.

[@MelissaC]

It's always fun to bring a buddy! 🤗

[@shannondifiore4331]

Do you think they will bring back bonfire Bash someday again for SAS ? Or is gone for good , like that scent

[@MelissaC]

I feel like it could come back one day, as it was popular enough, but I haven't heard any rumors of it's return yet! 😞

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Looking 4ward to Freesia returning, an oldie but goodie, I just hope it's the 1st original version & not the 2nd version. Also Luminous, disappointed it's being discont'd but gonna stock up big time.

[@lorraineschmucker3230]

I'm hoping my store has some leftover fall stuff - especially Leaves! I think that has become my desert island scent and I would love to have another lotion/shower gel in case it doesn't come back this fall.

[@MelissaC]

Leaves is classic, and I loved when they had it available in body care last Fall! I mistakenly forgot to buy it in a shower gel, so I'm on the lookout for that one myself! 🍂🍁

[@kerrid.979]

I'm looking forward to revisiting Freesia (I had a lotion or something, but not a full set) and maybe Tahiti Island Dream. I'm also hoping to find marked down JCB for my mom and maybe myself, since it got a repackage. The block party collection packaging reminds me of a Target ad. I don't hate it, but they've done better.

[@joanfoley6148]

Thanks for all the info.

[@MelissaC]

I hope it helps, have a great week! 💛🤗

[@audreylemaire2720]

Hi ! Thank you for the video ! Do you think the spf will be on sale ?

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

6:20 right? I'm bummed that they didn't bring back any of the water since like saltwater 💧breeze, and let's see, underwater oasis, malibu, or even midnight something.Bummed Calypso is leaving!

[@MelissaC]

Have you tried the new Rain perfume mist yet? 💦 I haven't tried it yet, but if it's anything like the original Hyaluronic Water collection, then I know I'll love it since that was my favorite fresh, aquatic scent!

[@tracydouglas9140]

Do you think Wrapped in Vanilla or Bubble Gum Pop will ever come back?

[@MelissaC]

I predict one day Wrapped in Vanilla will, and that it has a higher chance of returning than Bubble Gum Pop does. No word on either as far as I'm aware though! 🤞

[@lorihoffman1100]

I am obsessed with Coco Paradise! Do you think there's any chance we'll see any at SAS?? Thank you for sharing all your helpful information! 😊

[@MelissaC]

Ooo that's a great question, I'm thinking it may be unlikely since at my store last SAS, they had a very low stock of it on the 75% table. But it's not impossible for it to show up still! Sometimes customers will return unused products that are still sellable. Also stores sometimes get random shipments of clearance items that I assume are from back stock (?) and are trying to clear it out. Fingers crossed that you find some Coco Paradise! 🌴 🤞

[@shelbylou02]

Hey Melissa! I can't wait to get to the store. I'm recovering from a total knee replacement, so my goal is to hit the mall for the first day! It will be interesting for sure! I am looking forward to Paris Amour, Tahiti Island Dream, Wild Madagascar Vanilla & Strawberry Soda. 🍓 🥤🍦🏝🇵🇫🌴🇫🇷💓 Tfs ❤ Hi Arthur! 🩵🐱

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

Wow how are you doing I'm in ICU nurse. I need both hips done and my shoulder and I can't walk I'm in a wheelchair. Covid killed me in a different way. I wish you well and I know knees are a lot harder than hips these days❤😊

[@shelbylou02]

@Dani-ICU-RN Hi there, I am doing fine. It was more than I expected. My L knee will need to be done down the road too. The pain is slowly subsiding. My health has declined since covid, too. I work in a nursing home. I hope you are able to function okay! All the best. 🩵

[@MelissaC]

Ohh 😮 I hope your knee replacement went alright and that you have a quick recovery! 😌🌻 Good luck and take it easy at the first day of the sale, make sure you take a buddy! I can't wait to smell (and grab) those scents too! I think this will be a nice SAS. 🍉🍓🥥 Arthur says hi back! 👋😸

[@jamileebellottie1048]

You can do an online order and pick up in store. That way u don’t have to stand in line. We hold it for 4 days just make sure your order is for the store closest to you ❤

[@shelbylou02]

@jamileebellottie1048 We don't have bopis in Canada but thanks anyways!

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

@melissa. By the way pink has a line from Frankie's Bikinis and they have a blue gingham shirt and blue gingham shorts

[@MelissaC]

That's perfect for the BBW fans! 😁 There was a time you'd open my closet and it literally was just gingham shirts in all different colors! When I worked at BBW, they used to only allow white collared shirts, which I did not like. So when they added the option of wearing a gingham top to the dress code I jumped all over it! 🤣

[@artandcrafttherapy]

GREAT ADVICE 😘🍄

[@MelissaC]

Thank you, have a great week!🐥🛍️💝

[@nishasook1138]

I jus need some body butter and body scrub. Nothing much. So i may just get those.

[@MelissaC]

A nice and simple list! I hope you find some in the scents you're looking for! 🥰

[@Zest4life890]

I love cucumber melon

[@MelissaC]

I do too! I'm going to wear it a lot this June! 🍈

[@slee6799]

What do we need to do for BBW to bring back Sea Island Shore and other older discontinued scents back?

[@MelissaC]

Aww you missed it, Sea Island Shore was back last Summer SAS and the Winter one before it! 😩 I hope they bring it back again sometime! 🌊

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

Can I ask where you are that there's not a lot of competition? I must have 15 stores within a 15-mile radius and that's probably low-balling it. But they all have different stuff some are small somewhere in the mall somewhere in the strip mall and let me tell you about South Florida lol they go with wagons and the people are vicious here😂😂

[@MelissaC]

I'm on the border of Idaho and Washington State, on the Idaho side! Wooow that's a lot of stores! We just have our old school, 90s style BBW and then the next closest one is 45 minutes away! 😅 I would think SAS is even more of a crazy time for those who can make it to lots of stores. Do you find lots of variance between them during SAS? 🤎

[@pintxsized]

Do wallflowers usually go on sale? When is the best time for that?

[@MelissaC]

Yes! Over the years I've noticed that they bounce around from $3/$3.95/50% off a bulb. Then towards the last week or so of the sale, any leftover clearance of wallflowers go 75% off usually! 2-packs also usually go somewhere between $7 a pack-50% off on their website too. I hope this helps! 💛

[@jamileebellottie1048]

Yes they will be 3.50

[@jamileebellottie1048]

Starts June 1

[@Spinach.toastie]

Do you think Paris amour will be online exclusive?

[@MelissaC]

I assume it will be online during the semi annual sale, but my impression was that it was coming to stores in person too. I hope this helps! 🤗🩷

[@NothinbutLove]

I have been waitinggggg for the Coco Shea Coconut body wash to come back. Do you think it ever will?

[@adaradanya]

Hi! Do you think the newer scents Covered in Roses, Petal Parade, Pink Obsessed, etc, will be marked down?

[@themostUNlikelyCreature]

They are most likely not going to be since their extended release including the lotions and shower gels is rumored to be in the fall.

[@Jen-yk7kv]

Oh wait Luminous is my absolute favorite! To confirm, it’s only being repackaged and not discontinued, correct?

[@EricaYE6]

Hi, Melissa. New subscriber here. I have a question and you may have already covered this in a previous video, so my apologies if that's the case. But I was wondering, what's your advice on how we can get coupons in the mail on a consistent basis? Is that even possible or is it completely random? I use to get them in the mail quite often in the past. But now, it's like I haven't gotten one since last year some time. I'm currently seeing people flashing their SAS coupon booklets in their haul videos, so I just had to ask. Thanks, Melissa. 💜

[@Zest4life890]

Will they have cucumber melon hand foam soap

[@MelissaC]

They often do have Cucumber Melon in hand soap during SAS, but I don't recall seeing any in the plans. I hope so!

[@jackiejoy1852]

New subscriber 👍👍👍

[@MelissaC]

Welcome, it's nice to meet you! 🤎

[@Honeyjazz29]

Great video but I have to respectfully disagree on one part... Ive been shopping at Bbw since the late 90's & I remember when they had 90% off tables at the very end of the sale..Granted , it was a very slim selection.. .. I'm only intrested in candles because my body care collection is already extremely huge...Okay maybe some showergels because I am a showergel junkie😅😅😅

[@MarsonMarmar]

I have a question, will retiring scents be on sale too during SAS?

[@MelissaC]

Yes! Any scents that are scheduled to be discontinued will end up as clearance! 💛

[@jamileebellottie1048]

I’m so bummed that dark kiss after dark and calypso clementine are being discontinued 😢 they’re my favorite

[@rosedolch8637]

They sell Dark Kiss online!!

[@LatchKeyKid_78]

Paris Amour sounds extremely busy and too much going on in that one bottle lol. I might pass on that one

[@MelissaC]

Yeah, the blurb I read was the break down of top, mid, and base notes. All of the fragrances at BBW have that many notes in them, but on the bottles nowadays they only include 2-4 of the main/key notes in them. I liked it when they used to list more because I could get a better sense of what I was smelling, but you're right. It does make it sound more overwhelming! 😅

[@tracieyannibelli9896]

I'm new to SAS. Is the sale in-store only or also online?

[@MelissaC]

Hi there! Yes, there will be clearance items both in stores and online. I've learned from the past that in-store tends to have better deals in terms of price-point. That being said though I have noticed that online tends to have better mark downs during the later part of the sale on 3 wick candles if that's what you're looking for the most! I hope this helps! 💛

[@mariahmccoy3630]

Im so ready.. does anyone have a more exact date for it yet i know june but a more exact date woulf be great i got kids i have to haul out with me so more in advace i can get the betterr

[@MelissaC]

June 1st! 💛 You can always call your local store location to confirm the date and the opening time too!

[@teevii8424]

How about the men’s body care? Will SAS have better prices than the 5.95 sale going on today?

[@MelissaC]

Yes, I know there will be some Men's scents retiring that will be clearance. I don't know the price points, but I've seen it in pas semi annual sales be something like 50% off to start, then move down to 3.95-4.95 a piece. I hope this helps! 😁

[@teevii8424]

Thank you! I’ll be on the hunt 😊

[@SiameezyRPGer]

My issue is, I love fruity scents but I wanted more lotions since they go further and last longer, I have enough creams for now. But all the fruity stuff coming back is a tiny bare minimum set, all with only body creams😑 Also I agree I don't like the packaging. It's too plain and meh.

[@MelissaC]

I used to be a body cream girl, but I've completely changed my mind and like the lotions much better now! Agreed, lotion would have made more sense than body cream if they were only going to do one for summer scents...lotion is more lightweight and stores better. 😩🍉

[@fluttershyamy]

👍❤

[@MelissaC]

🌻🩷

[@mala3isity]

Does the 14 day refund work for online sales? Can the refund be applied by going online?

[@jamileebellottie1048]

No in store returns only but yes u can do it for online orders u just gotta go in store

[@mala3isity]

@@jamileebellottie1048 Thank you. :)

[@themostUNlikelyCreature]

I’ve heard people say they call customer service as well to get a price adjustment on online orders 🤷‍♀️ I’m not that tight, but, I mean if that’s what you want to do!

[@mala3isity]

@@themostUNlikelyCreature Thank you. :)

[@CelineFerocious]

SIMBA. IT IS TIME!!!! 😂

[@CelineFerocious]

The best and worst thing about SAS is I usually fall in love with an affordable specific scent…but it’s usually being discontinued so I never see it again 😭

[@CelineFerocious]

I really like going on a week day if I can swing it, way more chill and I can really take my time. If things disappear, I’ll never know they were there 😂

[@MelissaC]

I can hear this comment loudly and clearly in my head, music included! 🤣🦁🐛 🪨

[@MelissaC]

TRUE! 😩

[@MelissaC]

This is good advice for those who don't want chaos...go on a random day of the week instead of the weekends! 😌 I like shopping in a quiet store better myself!

[@Maggie19701]

Will never buy body cream got to many bad ones they were spoiled in just a weeks after sale bought many as gifts never again.like shower gel for soap at sink😊

[@ShopandMorewithKimberlyNSantos]

Im soo SICK of seeing Cucumber melon!!😆🤦‍♀️ Dont get me wrong its a nice fresh scent it was my grandma signature scent so its very nostalgic but at the same time so redundant smh i wish they would choose another retired scent instead of CM

[@Littlemissdirtbag]

It's too bad that millions and millions of people love the scent which is why it keeps coming back. There's no reason to let it upset you. If you don't like it, don't buy it.

[@ShopandMorewithKimberlyNSantos]

@missnataliedavis I'm not upset it's just funny to me that millions of people like this scent cuz I'm sick of it!🤣💀🤣💀🤣💀🤣💀🤣

[@MelissaC]

I like Cucumber Melon, but I'm surprised they have brought it back so many times in a row too. There are so many good oldies that there should be more of a rotation! 😁

[@Nicole_0421]

Arthur… aww! 🥰😻 Your shirt is adorable. 💛 Freesia reminds me of my mom, she had the hand cream in her purse when I was younger. I can’t wait to grab this scent for my collection. The block party collection packaging is not for me. As you said it kind of looks cheap. 🫤 I still will be grabbing a backup of a couple scents in this collection because a couple of the scents are just too good to pass up. 😊 Great video Melissa! So excited for SAS to start… 😃

[@MelissaC]

Haha Arthur is ready for sun 🌞 and SAS! 🛍️ Thank you! I gotta wear a little bit of yellow gingham to celebrate. 💛 I'm thankful they bring back the old school scents for that reason! All if the memories and nostalgia behind them are so special, and to be able to get a scent your mom used to wear that was otherwise discontinued is so nice! 😌 I feel that way about Sweet Pea, Pear Berry, and Sun-Ripened Raspberry, as those are scents that my mom bought and would use on me and my sister's as part of our getting ready/unready routine when we were small. 🥹 I know, I think a lot of people feel the same way about the Block Party packaging...it just doesn't seem very Bath & Body Works- like. I think for me, they look a little too symmetrical and one dimensional. I do like the color combos they made for them at least, and I do enjoy all of those scents too so not a total bust for me. 😅 Agreed, I'll be doing the same: buying some for the sake of back ups of favorites. In someways maybe for my case it's good I'm not obsessed with the packaging because then I'll feel more okay with using it up instead of wanting to keep it forever to look at! 🤣