A department store event typically involves a SALE, CLEARANCE, or SALES promotion. SALE is a four-letter word, CLEARANCE is nine letters, SALES is five letters, and Saks is four letters. A SALE is when items are discounted for a limited time, a CLEARANCE is when items are marked down to be sold quickly, and a SALES promotion is when a store offers special deals or discounts. Saks is a luxury department store chain that often has SALES and promotions.