Walmart to host 'biggest sale ever' to compete with Amazon Prime Day
Walmart's huge sale will look to rival Amazon Prime Day 2024
Before Prime Day kicks off, Walmart is set to launch its own colossal discount event from July 8 to 11. The summer season is heating up with major sales, and it's not just Amazon throwing a huge shopping event this July.
Hot on the heels of Amazon unveiling the dates for Prime Day 2024, Walmart has thrown down the gauntlet, announcing what it calls its "largest deals event ever." The Walmart Deals extravaganza promises four days of bargains accessible to all customers, not just those signed up for Walmart+.
Starting on Monday, July 8, Walmart Deals will unleash a bonanza of savings across a vast array of products, including must-have back-to-school items, the latest tech gadgets, toys, outdoor furniture, travel gear, and much more. Walmart's press release teases a preview of the sale's highlights, which are set to include price cuts on Dyson vacuum cleaners, LEGO collections, Keurig coffee machines, and even the Nintendo Switch.
For those eager to learn more, here's the lowdown on everything you need to know about the upcoming Walmart Deals bonanza.
When does the Walmart Deals shopping spree kick off?
Get ready to mark your calendars: the Walmart Deals savings event begins at 5 pm ET on Monday, July 8. If you're a Walmart+ member, you'll be treated to an exclusive early access period, allowing you to dive into the deals five hours before the general public from 12 pm ET on the same day.
The sale will run until Thursday, July 11, wrapping up at 11:59 pm ET.
Who's eligible to partake in the Walmart Deals?
In contrast to Prime Day, Walmart's sale is open to everyone, no membership required. That said, Walmart+ members do get the perk of a five-hour head start on the deals.
If you're not already a Walmart+ member, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial to shop the best offers and gain early access to Walmart Deals before your favorite products sell out. An annual plan is then $98 per year or $49 for qualifying government assistance recipients.
What will be on sale during Walmart Deals?
The Walmart Deals sale is expected to have thousands of markdowns across all categories. Whether you're looking for a new pair of noise-canceling headphones or an iced coffee maker, Walmart's premier summer deals event will likely have it on sale.
To help parents, teachers, and students kick off their school and college shopping early, Walmart will also be offering jaw-dropping discounts on back-to-school supplies, clothing, and uniforms. You can save hundreds on all the first day of school staples ahead of the 2024-2025 school year.
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Should You Shop Walmart's Sale Ahead of Amazon Prime Day?
There is an anticipation that the Walmart Deals sale to feature Black Friday-level discounts that are similar to Amazon Prime Day. It's definitely worth shopping both sales for rare deals across all categories.
However, if you don't want to sign up for a Prime membership, then Walmart's sale is your one-stop shop for incredible markdowns. Given Prime Day is starting a week after Walmart Deals, it is unclear if Amazon will be price matching during Walmart's July sale. When it comes to big-ticket items, it's always best to snag a huge discount before it's too late.
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