The big holiday shopping season is here again. And this year, Walmart is having two sales on him. Big sale for avid shoppers.
The first sales start next week (you read that right): Walmart’s early Black Friday sale begins Wednesday, November 8th at 3pm ET and continues in stores the following Friday, November 10th. will be done. The second Black Friday event begins online on Wednesday, November 22nd at 3pm ET and in stores on Friday, November 24th.
Early trading preview
If you’re checking in advance, you can create a holiday wish list by “hearting” your favorite deals ahead of the sale, both online at Walmart.com and in the in-store app. Here are the featured sales for next week’s event starting November 8th at 3pm.
And of course, as always, the team at MarketWatch Picks will be highlighting the best deals we can find once they’re published.
What to expect this entire holiday season
All in all, if you’re trying to be strategic about your holiday shopping by considering how early you start, you can expect some pretty big discounts during this year’s frenzied sales period. According to Adobe data, during the peak holiday period from November 1 to December 31, 2023, holiday sales are expected to reach $221.8 billion, an increase of 4.8% year-over-year.
Accordingly, it is predicted that this season will bring record-breaking discounts, with toys in particular reaching 35% off list price. 30% electronics and 25% apparel. Adobe says Cyber Week (Black Friday through the following Sunday) is expected to have its biggest sales, but shoppers can also take advantage of deep discounts of up to 20% in the days leading up to the week following Thanksgiving. It is said that we can expect
Walmart+ membership benefits (and early access)
Walmart is also offering extended early access to Walmart+ members, giving members access to Black Friday sales (and Cyber Monday discounts) three hours in advance. If you sign up as a member before the early bird sale ribbon cutting takes place on November 8th, he’ll join you at Walmart+ for half off the regular price of $49, and enjoy a year of unlimited free deliveries, fuel savings, and Paramount+. You can receive subscriptions etc. .Or, if you haven’t tried it yet, you can always try her 30-day free trial just To shop these deals. However, if you don’t want to pay the full price, set your calendar reminder to cancel after your free month.
Beyond these sales, is a Walmart+ subscription worth it? Generally speaking, it depends. When Walmart+ launched last year, smart shopping expert Trae Bodge of TrueTrae.com told his MarketWatch Picks that the membership program was evolving into a solid alternative to Amazon Prime membership (currently $139/year). He said he is in the process of doing so. “They’ve clearly taken a page out of Amazon Prime’s strategy to offer these exclusive deals to Walmart+ members, which makes Walmart+ even more valuable,” Bodge said.
The additional savings offered by Walmart are especially helpful during historic inflation, when food and household goods are becoming increasingly expensive. Additionally, those who shop frequently at Walmart can benefit from the additional savings provided by membership.
Those who shop at Walmart several times a month and plan to order delivery will likely find it worth the price. “Walmart+ emphasizes shopping and delivery perks, so it’s worth it if you want to order in small quantities on demand,” said Christine McGrath, shopping expert at BlackFriday.com. “Free same-day shipping on orders of $35 minimum is also perfect for families who don’t have time to jump into the car to get what they need.” Check out this guide from MarketWatch Picks to find out how Walmart+ membership is for you. Decide if it’s suitable for you.