Although used interchangeably most of the time, clearance tags and sale tags do have a difference. A “sale” is thrown to attract customers to the store with discounted prices on either selected items or the entire range. On the other hand, “clearance” helps you sell unwanted inventory to make room for new items. Clearance is also a type of sale that is organized because the product is not selling well or that the retailer is shutting the store because of relocation, fire, over-ordering, or loss.  Sale tags are put on items that are still popular among customers, whereas Clearance Tags are placed on items that are most likely seasonal and/or outdated.