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Published on Sep 2, 2025

Sale Announcement Email Template for Clothing Brands

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Written by Katie Samuelson

Whether it’s an end-of-season clearance, a flash sale, or a sitewide discount, few things grab shopper attention like a good sale. For clothing brands, sale announcement emails are a powerful way to move inventory quickly and keep customers excited about your brand.

These campaigns aren’t just about cutting prices — they’re about building urgency and positioning your sale as an event customers can’t afford to miss. Below, you’ll find email templates designed for fashion retailers that balance excitement with clarity.

Why Sale Announcement Emails Matter for Clothing Brands

Sales are often when clothing brands see their biggest traffic spikes. Done well, these campaigns can:

  • Quickly clear past-season inventory
  • Re-engage price-sensitive shoppers
  • Drive urgency with time-bound offers
  • Boost average order values with bundles or upsells

Sale Announcement Email Templates You Can Use

Example 1 – Flash Sale Alert

Subject line: 24 hours only: 25% off everything ⚡ Body: Hi [First Name], Our flash sale is live! For the next 24 hours, enjoy 25% off sitewide.

Hurry — once it’s gone, it’s gone.

[Shop the Sale]

When to use: Short, high-urgency events.

Example 2 – End-of-Season Clearance

Subject line: Final markdowns on summer styles 🌞 Body: Hi [First Name], Summer’s ending, and we’re making room for new arrivals. Shop final markdowns and save up to 40% while supplies last.

[Shop Clearance]

When to use: Seasonal transitions or inventory clear-outs.

Example 3 – VIP Early Access

Subject line: VIPs shop the sale first 🖤 Body: Hi [First Name], You’re one of our VIPs, which means you get first access to our sitewide sale. Shop now before everyone else and snag your favorites.

[Shop Early Access]

When to use: Rewarding loyalty and creating exclusivity.

Best Practices for Sale Announcement Emails

Timing

Send your first announcement at the sale launch, followed by reminders leading up to the end.

Frequency

A 2–3 email sequence (launch, mid-sale, last chance) is ideal.

Personalization

Segment offers by customer type — highlight dresses for dress shoppers, denim for denim buyers, etc.

Compliance

Be clear about sale terms, exclusions, and expiration dates.

Quick tips:

  • Use urgency-driven subject lines
  • Highlight discounts clearly in both subject and body
  • Keep CTAs bold and simple
  • Add a countdown or expiration reminder

How to Send Sale Announcement Emails with Privy

Privy makes running sales simple with pre-built announcement templates. Customize them with your brand visuals, add a timer, and send to segmented audiences for maximum results.

Try Privy’s Sale Announcement Templates Free

Make your next sale a record-breaker. Sign up for a free 15-day trial of Privy today and start sending sale announcement emails that convert for your clothing brand. Start Free Trial → (https://dashboard.privy.com/users/sign_up)

FAQs about Sale Announcement Emails

How many emails should I send during a sale?

At least two: one at launch and one before the sale ends. Larger events may include a mid-sale reminder.

Do I need to discount everything?

Not always. Feature specific categories or bundles if you want to protect margins.

What subject lines work best for sales?

Short, clear, and urgency-driven ones like “Ends Tonight” or “24 Hours Only” tend to perform well.

Should I send VIP early access emails?

Yes — they create exclusivity and reward your most loyal shoppers.



Writen by Katie Samuelson

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Katie is the VP of Marketing at Privy.

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