Look out, Amazon - Walmart Just Announced Their ‘Largest savings event ever’
Walmart's answer to Amazon Prime Day is being called their biggest sale event yet. Our editors have all the details you need to prep for the big sale!
Not to be outdone by Amazon’s Prime Day announcement earlier this week, Walmart announced the dates of what they’re calling their “biggest sale yet”. This brand new sale is named "Walmart Deals" and it's running a full week before Prime Day. This four day sale is speculated to have some of Walmart’s lowest prices of the year on Back-to-school essentials, apparel, tech, and much more. Here's everything we know so far!
What is the Walmart Deals sale?
Walmart Deals is a new four day sale that Walmart is calling their, “Biggest sale yet”. It’s essentially Walmart’s answer to Amazon Prime Day and is part of a bigger retail trend that many in the industry called Black Friday in July. To complete with Amazon Prime Day, many major retailers have started to offer huge discounts during the same timeframe.
When is the Walmart Deals sale?
The Walmart Deals sale is four days long, which is a full two days longer than the Amazon Prime Day sale. It will run from Monday, July 8th at 5 p.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 11th. Walmart+ members can begin their shopping early a whole five hours before everyone else. Members will score exclusive early access to the sale starting at 12p.m. ET on Monday, July 8th.
What should I buy during the Walmart Deals sale?
Walmart has stated that shoppers can expect to see discounts of up to 50% off fashion, 30% off back-to-school gear, 40% off outdoor items, and up to 40% off tech. Walmart has announced a sneak peak of a few specific sales, but we expect more to come in the weeks ahead. As the event gets closer, our editors will keep you up to date on all the biggest deals from the sale. Here’s just a couple of the deals that Walmart has already announced:
- TCL 65” Class Q Class 4K QLED HDR Smart TV with Google TV for $398.00 (was $498.00)
- Dyson V12 Detect Slimm Cordless Vacuum for $449.99 (was $649.99)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm Smart Watch with Bluetooth for $99.00 (was $179.99)
- Emeril Lagasse Power Grill 360 Plus, 6-in-1 Electric Indoor Grill and Air Fryer for $50.00 (was $169.00)
- Keurig K-Slim + ICED Single Serve Coffee Maker for $49.00 (was $129.00)
- GE Nugget Ice Maker for $397.00 (was $579.00)
- Nintendo Switch Super Mario Party Bundle for $69.00 (was $99.00)
- Lego Star Wars for $35.00 (was $49.99)
- Travelhouse 3 Piece Luggage for $85.00 (was $119.99)
- Shark IQ Mapping Robot Vacuum for $288.00 (was $499.99)
Is this event for Walmart+ members only?
Luckily, no! Anyone can shop the sale regardless of if they have a Walmart+ membership or not. However, a Walmart+ membership will allow you to score exclusive perks like shopping the event five hours before everyone else. You’ll also get all the other benefits of the membership, like free shipping and same-day delivery.
If you’re not a Walmart+ member, you can enroll for a free 30-day trial here. Once your trial is over, the membership costs $12.95 per month and you can cancel at anytime.