Mountain Warehouse and Regatta launch autumn-winter outerwear sales

As autumn weather turns cooler and wetter, outdoor brands and high-street retailers have rolled out seasonal collections and midseason sales offering discounted waterproof jackets, fleeces and insulated layers aimed at shoppers preparing for walks, weekend outings and colder commutes. Mountain Warehouse and Regatta are among the retailers currently promoting reduced prices on packable down jackets, softshells and technical waterproofs, while a surge in fleece styles has produced a range of lower-cost alternatives to premium labels.

Mountain Warehouse is offering its Iona women's softshell jacket in rust for £32.99, marked down from £79.99, with sizes from 6 to 24. The jacket uses a breathable fabric treated with a durable water repellent finish to shed rain, and includes adjustable cuffs, multiple zipped pockets and a two-year warranty. Other colourways such as khaki, beige and black are priced higher at £39.99 and show limited size availability. The same retailer has reduced its Featherweight II women's down jacket from £119.99 to £69.99, and a short-term code can cut the price further to £56. The down jacket lists a 600 fill power, is water resistant and packs into its own...