Shopping and Retail

From kitting out a new home after a posting to grabbing everyday essentials on a tight budget — shopping is something everyone has to do, and there’s no reason to pay more than you need to. This section covers the best retail discounts available to serving personnel, veterans and their families across fashion, technology, home, and more.

Clothing and Fashion

Uniform takes care of a lot of wardrobe decisions while you’re serving — but civilian clothes, kids’ school uniforms and everyday wear still need replacing regularly. Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe after leaving the forces or just looking for a decent deal on the high street, there are plenty of fashion retailers that offer forces discounts or run regular promotions worth taking advantage of.

Veterans who’ve recently transitioned to civilian life often find themselves needing a completely new wardrobe for work — it’s worth checking what’s available before heading straight to full price.

Technology and Electricals

Laptops, phones, tablets, white goods — tech and electrical purchases are often big ticket items that benefit most from a well-timed discount. Many retailers in this space run regular sales and some have specific arrangements for the armed forces community. It’s always worth checking current offers before you commit to a full-price purchase.

Home and Garden

Military families move more than most. Setting up a new home — sometimes at short notice — means buying furniture, bedding, kitchenware and all the other things that make a house liveable. Forces discounts on home and garden products can take a real dent out of those costs, whether you’re moving into a quarter or buying your first civilian home after leaving service.

Online Shopping

A lot of the best deals these days are online rather than on the high street — and that suits military life well. Whether you’re on deployment, based away from home or just don’t have time to get to the shops, online retailers make it easy to access discounts and have things delivered wherever you need them.

Gifts and Treats

Not every purchase is a necessity. Forces discounts extend to gifts, jewellery, experiences and treats too — useful whether you’re buying for a birthday, a leaving do, or just want to do something nice for someone who’s had a tough few months.

All offers are checked and updated regularly. Browse the categories below or use the search to find a specific retailer.