Walmart’s holiday deals are starting earlier than ever this year. Here’s what to shop in October

07/23/2024, 1:32 PM
fastcompany.com

Is Christmas coming early this year? It is at Walmart.

If it seems like the holiday shopping season is getting earlier and earlier, you’re not imagining it. Walmart announced it will be launching its holiday deals starting Tuesday, October 8, “weeks earlier than previous years.” Expect six days of savings on electronics, home, fashion, and toys, running through October 13.

The deals coincide with Amazon’s October Prime Days and Target’s October Circle Week and could be a bid by retailers to win over consumers, who are predicted to spend less this holiday season. Both Bain & Company and Deloitte are predicting slower holiday retail sales growth, by up to about 3% this year.

Also new this year: The mega retailer is using new AI technology, which it says will expand its delivery scope to reach an additional 12 million households. Fast Company reached out to Walmart to ask for more clarification around the new AI tech, and will update this post with any additional details.

Everything we know about the best early deals

Mark your calendar: If you want a jump start on these early deals, Walmart is offering Walmart+ members early access at 12 a.m. ET on October 8, online at Walmart.com and on its app. That gives you a 12-hour head start over everyone else.

For the general public, Walmart’s holiday deals kick off online October 8 at 12 p.m. ET on Walmart.com and the app, or when stores open on October 9. Discounts are automatically applied at checkout, so no code is necessary.

Deals on electronics from Apple, Samsung, and PlayStation include tablets, gaming consoles, laptops, and 98” televisions.

Some of top deals are:

MSI Thin 15.6″ i5 3050 16GB/512GB Gaming Laptop – $599, was $699 ($100 savings)
Restored Apple MacBook Air Bundle – $226.00, was $279.00 ($53 savings)
GTRACING Gaming Chair Office Chair PU Leather with Footrest & Adjustable Headrest for Adults and Kids, Black – $99.99, was $249.99 ($150 savings)
24V 2 Seater Ride on Cars, Licensed Ford Bronco Raptor Powered Ride on Toy Truck with Remote Control – $329.99, was $499.99 ($170 savings)
98” onn. Roku TV – $1498

Discounts also include top trending toys from Disney, Hot Wheels, and Barbie. This year, 25 of the 66 top toys are under $25, including toys from LEGO and Nerf.