October is here, and that means you can get ahead of holiday shopping with deals starting in just *** few days. Target kicks off its circle week on October 5th. Walmart’s deals run October 7th through October 12th, and Amazon returns with *** two-day prime big deal days from October 7th through October 8th. So what’s worth buying? Consider any toys you need for gifts that risk running out. All three retailers are offering toy deals. Another category to watch seasonal decor. Especially Halloween gear that will only get cheaper the closer we get to the holiday. You’ll need an Amazon Prime account to shop Prime Big Deal Dave. For Circle Week, you need to be *** Target Circle member, but that’s free to join. Anyone meanwhile can shop Walmart deals. If you are considering opting into the paid programs, Target Circle 360 and Walmart Plus, it could be worth waiting out. Both of those memberships were 50% off around Black Friday last year, and we could see those same deals next month. Unsure of what to buy, check out their shopping tools. Target’s personalized deals page, Walmart’s AI assistant Sparky on the retailers’ app, and Amazon’s AI assistant Rufus. Reporting in Washington, I’m Amy Lou.
Major retailers Amazon Prime, Walmart and Target are all offering deals next week, giving shoppers the opportunity to save money while getting ahead of their holiday shopping.Key Dates: Target Circle Week runs Oct. 5 – 11 Walmart Deals runs Oct. 7 – 12Amazon Prime Big Deal Days lasts two days from Oct. 7 – 8 TargetTargets’ Circle Week runs Oct. 5 through Oct. 11. In order to participate, you will need to be a Target Circle member, which is free to sign up. Members of Targets’ paid program, Target Circle 360, get early access on October 4. Some top deals shoppers can expect include: The Deal of the Day has offers starting at 40% off or more on brands like Apple, BISSELL, Champion, and Crocs. Up to 50% off kitchen appliances20% off skincare; buy one, get one 50% off Method, OLLY, Nature Made or Quest30% off select LEGO items; spend $40, save $10 on toysBuy two, get one free books, movies, music and Funko. 40% off Halloween costumes; buy one, get one 50% off trick-or-treat candy Learn more about Target’s Circle Week here. Walmart Walmart’s Deals returns Oct. 7 through Oct. 12. Anyone can shop Walmart Deals. Members of Walmart’s paid program, Walmart+, will have a 5-hour head start on October 6 at 7 p.m. EST. Some top deals include: HART 215-piece Mechanics Tool Set, Chrome finish for $108.00 (was $166.00) VIZIO 50″ Class Quantum 4K QLED HDR Smart TV for $238.00 (was $298.00) Dyson Ball Animal Origin Upright Vacuum for $279.99 (was $329.99) Oral-B iO Series 2 Rechargeable Electric Powered Toothbrush, Peach for $44.94 (was $59.97) Learn more about Walmart Deals here. Amazon Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is back for two days, from October 7 to October 8. You’ll need an Amazon Prime account to shop these deals. Amazon Prime members will have early access starting on October 7 at 12:01 a.m. PDT.Amazon says members can expect deals from toy brands including LEGO, Fisher-Price, MAGNA-TILES, and Tonies; electronics from Samsung, LG and Sonos; exclusive deals from brands like Lancôme and National Tree Company. Learn more about Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days here. What to buy Shoppers can consider looking out for deals on toys for gifts that risk running out. All three retailers are offering toy deals. Seasonal decor, including Halloween gear, is another deal to look out for. Prices on seasonal decor are expected to get even cheaper as the holiday approaches. For more help, all three retailers are offering shopping tools: Target has a personalized Deals page, Walmart has an AI assistant Sparky on the retailer’s app, and Amazon has AI assistant Rufus. If you are considering opting into the paid programs, Target Circle 360 and Walmart+, it may be worthwhile to wait. Both of those memberships were half off around Black Friday last year, so we could see those same deals next month. To stay organized, save items you’re eyeing now through online Favorites and Wishlist features so you can track price drops as the sales are underway.
Major retailers Amazon Prime, Walmart and Target are all offering deals next week, giving shoppers the opportunity to save money while getting ahead of their holiday shopping.
Key Dates:
- Target Circle Week runs Oct. 5 – 11
- Walmart Deals runs Oct. 7 – 12
- Amazon Prime Big Deal Days lasts two days from Oct. 7 – 8
Target
Targets’ Circle Week runs Oct. 5 through Oct. 11. In order to participate, you will need to be a Target Circle member, which is free to sign up. Members of Targets’ paid program, Target Circle 360, get early access on October 4.
Some top deals shoppers can expect include:
- The Deal of the Day has offers starting at 40% off or more on brands like Apple, BISSELL, Champion, and Crocs.
- Up to 50% off kitchen appliances
- 20% off skincare; buy one, get one 50% off Method, OLLY, Nature Made or Quest
- 30% off select LEGO items; spend $40, save $10 on toys
- Buy two, get one free books, movies, music and Funko.
- 40% off Halloween costumes; buy one, get one 50% off trick-or-treat candy
Learn more about Target’s Circle Week here.
Walmart
Walmart’s Deals returns Oct. 7 through Oct. 12. Anyone can shop Walmart Deals. Members of Walmart’s paid program, Walmart+, will have a 5-hour head start on October 6 at 7 p.m. EST.
Some top deals include:
Learn more about Walmart Deals here.
Amazon
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is back for two days, from October 7 to October 8. You’ll need an Amazon Prime account to shop these deals.
Amazon Prime members will have early access starting on October 7 at 12:01 a.m. PDT.
Amazon says members can expect deals from toy brands including LEGO, Fisher-Price, MAGNA-TILES, and Tonies; electronics from Samsung, LG and Sonos; exclusive deals from brands like Lancôme and National Tree Company.
Learn more about Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days here.
What to buy
Shoppers can consider looking out for deals on toys for gifts that risk running out. All three retailers are offering toy deals.
Seasonal decor, including Halloween gear, is another deal to look out for. Prices on seasonal decor are expected to get even cheaper as the holiday approaches.
For more help, all three retailers are offering shopping tools: Target has a personalized Deals page, Walmart has an AI assistant Sparky on the retailer’s app, and Amazon has AI assistant Rufus.
If you are considering opting into the paid programs, Target Circle 360 and Walmart+, it may be worthwhile to wait. Both of those memberships were half off around Black Friday last year, so we could see those same deals next month.
To stay organized, save items you’re eyeing now through online Favorites and Wishlist features so you can track price drops as the sales are underway.
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