The holiday shopping season has started earlier than expected, and Walmart wants to make sure families have everything they need without breaking the bank. The retail giant is launching Walmart Deals, its first major promotional event of the season, with thousands of discounts available both online and in physical stores across the country.
The goal of this campaign is clear: to allow consumers to plan ahead and take advantage of low prices on a wide variety of products. From tech to home goods, fashion, and seasonal dĂ©cor, the deals are designed to suit all tastes and needs. Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Walmart Deals?
Shoppers will be able to access this week-long sales event from October 7 at 12:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) through October 12. During that time, tens of thousands of items will be available at significant discounts, making it the perfect opportunity to start holiday shopping early or simply enjoy the lowest prices of the season.
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Walmart Deals Promotions
Unlike other sales events, no membership is required to participate. However, Walmart+ members will enjoy an exclusive perk: early access starting October 6 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) — five hours ahead of the general public. This early shopping window allows them to grab the most popular items before they sell out.
Among the biggest deals are standout products across multiple categories:
Toys
- Mario Kart Bowser’s Castle – Save $36.42
- LEGO Harry Potter Buckbeak – Save $24.99
- Monster High Make-A-Monster – $20 off
- Pokémon Elite Trainer Box – Save $60
Fashion
- Women’s Cardigan (Walmart exclusive) – $11 off
- Chaps Stretch Jeans – Save $10
- Madden Girl Sandals – $25 off
Electronics
- ASUS Gaming Laptop (16”) – $400 (exclusive)
- Proscan Digital Photo Frame – $25 off
- VIZIO 50” QLED TV – Save $100
Home
- Better Homes Pumpkin Candle – $7 off
- Dyson Ball Vacuum – Save $80
- Lasko Ceramic Heater – $30 off
- HART 215-Piece Tool Set – Save $52
Seasonal DĂ©cor
- Inflatable Pumpkin with Lights – Save $102
- Gold Christmas Tree (4 ft) – $42.97
- Govee LED Christmas Lights – $30 off
- Santa’s Magic Phone – $59.88
Food
- Frito Lay Flamin’ Hot Mix – Save $6.73
- Sanpellegrino Lime Sparkling Water – $2.88 off
- Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino (12-pack) – Save $30.40
Beauty
- Calvin Klein Eternity Perfume – Save $55.02
- Oral-B iO Series 2 Electric Toothbrush – Save $15.03
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What is Walmart+?
A Walmart+ membership helps you save time and money when shopping at Walmart stores. It also includes the following benefits:
- Free express delivery for essential everyday items and more in just 1 hour.
- 50¢ off every gallon of fuel at participating Exxon and Mobil stations nationwide, helping members save on fuel costs.
- Up to 2 free Burger King sandwiches daily with a purchase of $1 or more (1 Croissan’wich, 1 Whopper Jr.).
- 6 months of the Paramount+ plan with Showtime, so members can enjoy even more of their favorite shows and movies.
- $5 Walmart Cash for members who use Scan and Go in-store for an order of $15 or more.
- $10 Walmart Cash participation bonus if members take advantage of two or more offers during Walmart+ Week.
History of Walmart
Walmart was founded by Samuel Moore Walton, who worked various jobs from a young age to support his family, including selling milk, magazine subscriptions, and even working as a waiter in exchange for meals while pursuing his studies.
When he was a sales apprentice at JC Penney, his boss told him that he didn’t have the necessary skills for retail, but years later, Walton would go on to found the world’s largest supermarket chain.
In 1962, Walton founded Walmart with the vision of bringing discount stores that existed in big cities to small towns, offering products at affordable prices. The success was so overwhelming that, within less than a decade, the company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange. By 1991, Walmart surpassed Kmart and Sears in sales, becoming the largest retailer in the United States.
How many Walmart stores are there in the United States?
Currently, the supermarket chain has over 4,500 stores in the United States. The state with the most Walmart locations is Texas, with a total of 514 stores, representing about 11% of the company’s stores in the country.
