I don't really enjoy shop sale shopping but I have done a some online.
I got a cardi and top set from Next for £15 (down from £40) I have it a different colour so knew I liked it, I also got some shoes for the girls. School shoes for £10 from clarks

and kickers for DD3 for £15 down from £55
We all needed a new duvet and pillows so I waited and took advantage of the sales and got some bargains from John Lewis online approx 40% off.
We are looking a new TV by DH wasn't happy with the ones in the sales (not enough HDMI sockets)
My youngest got a playhouse for christmas and I know (from experience last year) that the accessories would go down in the sales so I got a few bits for her - 70% off from Additions, I also got Buckeroo for £5 as Father Christmas didn't bring it (aka her auntie

) for eldest DD. Also from Additions online I got the girls summer
Crocs for £6 a pair which I thought was a bargain. I ordered from additions yesterday and it all arrived today

and with Quidco 8%cashback I got a bargain!
I only bought stuff that I know we will need or I can put away for future birthdays etc.
Can't tell you about the shops though.....