What is the difference between Walmart clearance and a Rollback?

Clearance is a markdown to sell through the remaining stock of an item, often seasonal or discontinued. A Rollback is a temporary price cut on an item Walmart keeps selling; the price usually goes back up later. Both appear as a tag above the price on the Walmart.com product page.

Are Walmart clearance prices the same online and in store?

Not necessarily. In-store clearance prices and stock can vary by store and can differ from Walmart.com. Check the price at your store — by scanning the item in the Walmart app or asking an associate — before you count on an online price.

Is there a schedule for Walmart clearance markdowns?

Walmart doesn't publish one. Seasonal items tend to be marked down after their season, but timing varies. That's why every deal on Big Discount Drops shows the date its price was checked rather than a promised end date.

Can I return a Walmart clearance item?

Check the returns information on the product page or your receipt before you buy. Return terms can differ by item and by seller (Walmart.com or a Marketplace seller), so we don't summarize them here.

Do price endings like .00 or .88 mean anything at Walmart?

They are widely shared shopper theories, not something Walmart has published. Judge a clearance price by comparing it with what the same item costs elsewhere today.

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How to find Walmart clearance deals (online and in store)

Clearance is where the deepest Walmart markdowns usually hide — and also where it's easiest to waste time. Here is a practical way to find the real ones, read the tags correctly and skip the duds.

By Big Discount Drops Editorial · Updated October 18, 2026 · 7 min read

Illustration of a stack of yellow and red price tags with a crossed-out old price, a magnifying glass and a shopping basket

First, know which tag you're looking at

Walmart.com puts a small tag above the price on many discounted items. Three of them describe the price itself, and they don't mean the same thing:

Walmart price tags and what to do with each
Tag on the listing	What it tells you	What to check
Clearance	The item is marked down so Walmart can sell through the remaining stock — often seasonal or end-of-line products.	Sizes, colors and stock can run out fast. Check the exact variant you want is still priced the same.
Rollback	A temporary price cut on an item Walmart keeps selling. The price usually goes back up later.	Is the discount worth buying now, or can you wait for the next one? Compare against the item's recent prices.
Reduced price	The current price is below the listed “was” price, without the Rollback or Clearance name.	Treat the “was” price as a starting point and check it (see our deal-checking guide).

Other badges you'll see — Best seller, Flash Deal, “In 100+ people's carts” — describe popularity or timing, not value. A Flash Deal is a limited-time offer, but it still needs the same checks as any other price.

How to find clearance on Walmart.com

Search the product type, then filter. Search for what you actually need (“men's running shoes”, “bookcase”), and use the filter panel's deals or special-offer options when it offers them. Filter names on Walmart.com change over time, so look for the option rather than a fixed menu path.
Read the tag on each result. When we searched for Skechers shoes on October 17, Clearance, Reduced price and untagged items appeared on the same results page. The search word “clearance” does not make an item clearance.
Open the product page. Search tiles often say “Options from $X” — that is the cheapest variant, not necessarily the one you want. The product page shows the tag, the “Now” price, the “was” price and the line “Price when purchased online”.
Pick your size and color first. Clothing and shoes are priced per variant. The price we recorded for one Clearance sneaker was for a specific color and size 10; other sizes can cost more or less.
Check who sells it. The product page says either “Sold and shipped by Walmart.com” or “Sold by” a Marketplace seller. Both can be fine, but returns and shipping can differ — see the checklist below.

Want a shortcut? Our Walmart clearance & Rollback page groups the deals we've checked by the exact tag Walmart showed, with the date each price was read.

How to find clearance in a Walmart store

Ask where clearance is kept. Many stores gather marked-down items in a dedicated area or on the ends of aisles, but the layout differs from store to store. An associate can point you to it faster than a lap of the store.
Don't assume the online price. In-store clearance prices and quantities can differ between stores and from Walmart.com. An item on clearance online may be full price on your local shelf, and the reverse.
Scan before you queue. The Walmart app can scan a product barcode to pull up the item. If the shelf tag, the sticker and the app disagree, ask at the register before paying — the price that counts is the one you're charged.
Inspect the item. Clearance stock can include returned items, display pieces or damaged packaging. Check that every part is in the box, especially for electronics and furniture.
Watch the end of a season. Seasonal items — holiday decor, summer outdoor gear, back-to-school supplies — tend to be marked down once their season passes. Walmart doesn't publish a markdown calendar, so treat this as a pattern, not a schedule.

Price-ending “codes”: treat them as rumors

You'll often read that a Walmart price ending in a certain digit means “final markdown” or “lowest it will go”. These are shopper theories. Walmart has not published any such code, prices can be set differently from store to store, and a price that ends in the “right” digit can still be higher than what you'd pay elsewhere.

A more reliable test takes two minutes: compare the price you're looking at with what the same item costs today at Walmart.com and at one or two other stores. If it isn't clearly lower, it isn't a clearance win — whatever the last digit says.

Before you buy: a five-point clearance check

Is it the exact item? Same model number, size, color, pack count and condition (new, Open Box or “Restored” refurbished).
Is the price really lower? Compare against the item's recent price, not only the “was” price on the tag.
What's the total? Add shipping, delivery and any add-ons. Large items can carry a separate shipping charge — we saw “+ $99.99 shipping” next to one sofa's price in search results on October 17.
Who sells it, and can you return it? Read the seller line and the returns information on the listing. Terms can differ by item and by seller.
Would you buy it at this price if it weren't on clearance? A markdown on something you don't need is still money spent.

Our full method for the second point is in How to tell if a Walmart deal is genuinely good.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Walmart clearance and a Rollback?: Clearance is a markdown to sell through the remaining stock of an item, often seasonal or discontinued. A Rollback is a temporary price cut on an item Walmart keeps selling; the price usually goes back up later. Both appear as a tag above the price on the Walmart.com product page.
Are Walmart clearance prices the same online and in store?: Not necessarily. In-store clearance prices and stock can vary by store and can differ from Walmart.com. Check the price at your store — by scanning the item in the Walmart app or asking an associate — before you count on an online price.
Is there a schedule for Walmart clearance markdowns?: Walmart doesn't publish one. Seasonal items tend to be marked down after their season, but timing varies. That's why every deal on Big Discount Drops shows the date its price was checked rather than a promised end date.
Can I return a Walmart clearance item?: Check the returns information on the product page or your receipt before you buy. Return terms can differ by item and by seller (Walmart.com or a Marketplace seller), so we don't summarize them here.
Do price endings like .00 or .88 mean anything at Walmart?: They are widely shared shopper theories, not something Walmart has published. Judge a clearance price by comparing it with what the same item costs elsewhere today.

This guide is general shopping advice, not a live offer. Big Discount Drops is an independent deals site. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Walmart Inc.