Black Friday may get a lot of media attention, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until November to score some great deals. If you’re looking to get a head start on your holiday shopping, October has plenty of sales.
And these are not just events. Seven major retailers (so far!) are offering storewide bargains this month. Wayfair’s Way Day sale (one of the biggest sales of the year) and Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Day (the second Prime Day event of the year). , Target’s Circle Week (third and final event of the year), Walmart Deals event (second of the year), Best Buy’s 48-hour flash sale, and Lowe’s first-ever MyLowe’s Rewards Week. What price drops will these savings events bring? Read below for key details and dates.
Best pre-Black Friday deals to buy this October
| wayfair way day | target circle week | Kohl’s 3 day sale | Amazon Prime Big Deal Day | Best Buy 48 Hour Flash Sale | walmart holiday sale event | MyLowe Rewards Week |
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who knows? This year, you might arrive at Halloween with all your Christmas presents purchased and wrapped. (We can dream, right?)
wayfair way day
Wayfair’s Way Day sale is one of the biggest savings events of the year. The home decor and furniture retailer holds this sale twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.
what will be released:
During Wayfair’s Way Day sale, you can save up to 80% off best-selling items across all product categories. This is a great time to grab that Halloween decoration you’ve been eyeing or the item you want for Thanksgiving (because it’s too late for Black Friday).
shop way day
target circle week
Target’s seasonal Circle Week is the perfect time to pick up low-priced holiday items in stores and online. This year, customers can expect a profit of 50%. more Holiday products. Look out for sales on Christmas stuffing, seasonal decorations, gifts, holiday food and drink assortments, and more. The 7-day sale is exclusive to Target Circle members, but it’s easy to sign up for this free loyalty program on Target.com or the Target app.
what will be released:
There will also be price reductions in several other departments. Below are some highlights.
- Disney, Lego and FAO Schwartz toys. (More than half of Target’s holiday toys are under $20.)
- Beauty gift set from Papatui, Being Frenshe and fine’ry.
- Marks & Spencer’s new food and drink gift set.
- Various “Wicked” related items.
- New Bullseye shopping section featuring Target-branded gifts (most under $25).
There will also be daily deals on each day of Target Circle Week. This sale will resume on November 1st and continue throughout the rest of the season.
Register to target circle
Kohl’s 3 day sale
Kohl’s is also participating in the October sales effort. The company will be holding a sale in-store and online from October 7th to 9th. The sale features discounts across product categories, but shoppers will also receive coupons that can be used for additional savings and point rewards.
What will be released:
Kohl’s sales include sales on apparel, home goods, and gift items from top brands like Levi’s and Nike. Use coupon to save 25% on eligible purchases (can be used online or in-store). Kohl’s Rewards members can also earn 3x rewards on almost everything, including Sephora purchases at Kohl’s during the sale. That means you’ll earn $15 in rewards for every $100 you spend.
Sign up for Kohl’s Rewards
Amazon Prime Big Deal Day
For the third year in a row, Amazon is kicking off gift buying season with its Prime Big Deal Days event starting at 12:01 a.m. PDT. As the name suggests, it is exclusive to Amazon Prime members, but anyone can join by signing up for a 30-day free trial. Throughout the 48-hour event, new deals will appear every five minutes across the site and across departments such as Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Fashion & Beauty, Toys, Kitchen, Amazon Devices, and more.
what will be released:
The specific sales you can expect are as follows.
- Barbie, Squishmallow, Play-Doh, Disney toys.
- Clinique and Too Faced beauty products.
- Fashion from Florence by Mills, Cider and Aéropostale.
- NEST New York, Lenox, Lodge Home Decor.
Need a gift now? Here are some Select deals already available prior to the event.
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Best Buy’s 48 Hour Flash Sale
Amazon’s Prime Day event always brings competition, and Best Buy is back in the game. The electronics retailer is holding a 48-hour flash sale to coincide with Amazon’s Big Deal Days. So before you click “buy” on Amazon for TVs, gaming devices, laptops, monitors, and other tech gadgets, check prices in-store or online at Best Buy. It may exceed the price. Also, you don’t have to be a store loyalty member to take advantage of the discount. (Best Buy has its own member-only sale in September.)
what will be released:
Best Buy has several other sales and special events this month. Below are some highlights.
- Apple Trade Up Event, September 30th – October 13th
Submit your old Apple Watch, iPhone, MacBook, iPad, or iMac and get a discount on a new version. Earn 10% if you are a member of a paid loyalty program (My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total) more Coming back to certain Apple trade-ins.
- Get ready for holiday events starting October 21st
Best Buy’s Holiday Shopping Sale begins the third week of October, giving you early access to discounted prices on appliances, smart home devices, and other home appliances.
- 3-day gaming event starting October 25th
Get discounts on game consoles, software, and accessories during the last weekend of October. This special sale is a promotion to celebrate the release of the game “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6”.
Earn 4% cashback on purchases at Best Buy
walmart holiday sale event
Not to be outdone by Amazon, Walmart is also launching its own event, “Walmart Holiday Deals,” on October 8th, a time to shop for thousands of sale items across its stores. There will be price cuts across every department, including holiday items, home goods, fashion, beauty, electronics, toys, and more.
Popular items sell out quickly during limited-time sales, so you’ll want to get them early. This moment is worth being a Walmart+ member because you get access 12 hours before everyone else.
Here’s how it works: For Walmart+ members, the event begins online at Walmart.com or the Walmart app on October 8 at 12 a.m. Eastern Time. Others can begin scoring online transactions at 12:00 PM ET. To avoid paying shipping costs, you can take advantage of the retailer’s free store shipping program and pick up your purchases at your local Walmart. The next day (October 9th), the event will launch in-store for all customers.
what will be released:
This is a great opportunity to take advantage of the rivalry between Walmart and Amazon, as stores want to attract customers with the lowest prices. Think of brands like LEGO, BISSELL, and Apple. Here are some of the items we know will be discounted.
- lego disney stitch toy assembly kit
- BISSELL Little Green Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner
- Frigidaire 7.5Cu. ft Refrigerator, Platinum Series
- ORORO Heat Fleece Parka Men’s/Women’s
- Sharpie permanent marker limited edition set
- HART 215 Piece Mechanics Tool Set
Earn 6% cash back on purchases at Walmart.
MyLowe Rewards Week
for first timeLowe’s is running a sale exclusively for Rewards members. The home improvement retailer launched a free rewards program earlier this year. MyLowe’s Rewards Week runs from October 10th to 16th in stores and online. This sales event will be held in stores and online. Rewards members can not only take advantage of the sale, but they can also earn more Rewards points during this sale.
what will be released:
MyLowe’s Rewards members can expect to save 40% on select items in a variety of categories, including appliances, kitchen, bath, paint, home decor, holiday decorations, and more.
Earn 3% cash back on purchases sitewide at Lowe’s.
We will update this page as more October early holiday sales are announced.
This post first appeared on The Real Deal on RetailMeNot.
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