# Super Slipper Sales Old Navy's $1 Extravaganza Incites a Flip Flop Frenzy By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-22 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-flop-frenzy-super-1-slippers-at-old-navy References: [examiner](http://www.examiner.com/x-9707-Atlanta-Discount-Fashion-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Old-Navy-flip-flops-for-1) & [oldnavy.gap](http://oldnavy.gap.com/) Wake up early tomorrow, because [Old Navy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-navy-x-anna) is having their annual [$1 flip flop sale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maverik-summer-deals). This mega retailer offers this promotion one day per year. There is a limit of five pairs per customer. Visit Old Navy early, because sizes are sure to go quickly at $1 per pair. You may also want to bring a friend to keep you company in line. **Implications** - Having a promotion like the $1 flip flop event at Old Navy is a great way for businesses to promote their store. It is likely that when people are browsing for flip flops they will spot another item that catches their eye. Old Navy is sure to rake in quite the small fortune during this special event! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Promotional Events:** Businesses can boost sales and attract new customers by offering special promotions like $1 flip flop sales. - **Limited-time Offers:** Creating a sense of urgency with limited-time offers like Old Navy's annual $1 flip flop sale can drive customer engagement and sales. - **Impulse Buying:** By offering highly discounted items like $1 flip flops, businesses can capitalize on impulse buying and increase overall revenue. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage promotional events like $1 flip flop sales to drive foot traffic and increase sales. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can entice customers with limited-time offers like Old Navy's annual $1 flip flop sale to boost sales and generate brand awareness. - **E-commerce:** Online retailers can create buzz and drive online sales by offering exclusive limited-time promotions like $1 flip flop sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Inspired Beverage Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-promotion.md) - [Maximalist Summer Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maximalist-summer-flipflops.md) - [Nickel-Priced Hotdog Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nathans-famous-promotion.md) - [One-Dollar Diner Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dennys-promotion.md) - [Complimentary Donut Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-national-doughnut-day.md) - [Affordable Designer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-navy-x-anna.md) - [Floral Flip Flop Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveshackfancy-x-havaianas.md) - [Unlimited $1 Donut Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-for-the-glaze.md) - [Leap Day Donut Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leap-day-promotion.md)