By Dani James
Dive Brief:
- Walmart’s savings event, dubbed Walmart Deals, returns from Oct. 7 through Oct. 12, per a Tuesday press release. Walmart+ members will be able to access the event five hours earlier on Oct. 6 and all shoppers have several delivery options, such as same-day and express services.
- The company has deals on toys from brands like Hot Wheels and Lego, seasonal decor such as artificial Christmas trees, home electronics such as smart TVs, and more.
- Target’s previously announced Circle Week event also returns next month on some overlapping days, with deals spanning from everyday essentials to holiday merchandise, according to a release Monday. For example, the mass retailer will have 40% off Halloween costumes and will offer Circle 360 members first access to Shea McGee holiday ornaments.
Dive Insight:
If Target and Walmart’s events are any indicator, holiday shopping starts in October these days. The mass merchants join other retailers, including Amazon and Kohl’s, in bringing back their fall deals events to entice consumers to shop earlier.
Walmart’s announcement Tuesday emphasized that “October has become a critical starting point for holiday prep.” The company’s CEO Doug McMillon sounded positive about the upcoming holiday period during an August earnings call.
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