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Walmart just announced a rival Amazon Prime Day sale in October: What to know about the Holiday Deals event
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Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is right around the corner, but it’s not the only holiday kickoff sale you need to know about. Walmart’s competing sale, the Holiday Deals event, will be held from Oct. 8-13 this year. It will include must-see deals on electronics, home, fashion, the best toys of Christmas 2024 and more. We’re talking top brands like Sony, Lego, Bissell and more.
Learn more about Walmart’s rival October Prime Day sale ahead.
When is Walmart’s October Prime Day sale, the Holiday Deals event?
Paid Walmart+ members get exclusive early access to the Holiday Deals event on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at midnight ET. That’s 12 hours earlier than the general public.
Everyone else can shop the sale online starting October 8 at 12 p.m. ET; the sale starts in stores on Wednesday, October 9. The sale goes through October 13, meaning there are six days of deals to shop, unlike Amazon’s two days.
Do you need to be a Walmart+ member to shop the Walmart Holiday Deals event?
Unlike Amazon’s sale, you don’t need to be a Walmart+ member to get the lowest price. That said, paid Walmart+ members get to shop the Holiday Deals event early, giving you access to deals that might otherwise be sold out by the time the general public can shop.
Right now, you can start a 30-day free trial of Walmart+, or sign up annually for $98. If you’re on government assistance, you can even get 50% off. Note that to gain early access to these deals, you need to be a paying member of Walmart+.
Walmart+ offers free two-day shipping on purchases made on Walmart.com, plus a host of other discounts on prescription drugs, gasoline and more. Walmart+ members can also get same-day delivery of purchases from their local store (where available), including groceries like milk and eggs.
Walmart+ subscribers also receive access to the Paramount+ streaming service at no extra cost. The included plan is the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential tier, perfect for watching NFL games live this fall.
For some relief to your bank account, consider becoming a Walmart+ member for a discount on gas. Walmart+ members get 10 cents off of gas at more than 14,000 Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, & Murphy stations nationwide. You simply scan the QR code that appears on the Walmart gas station pump screen to get started and save cash. Walmart+ members can also enjoy member prices at Sam’s Club fuel centers.
If Walmart+ members buy tires at Walmart, they can get free flat tire repair at Walmart’s Auto Care Centers and will receive a free road hazard warranty. Since Walmart tends to have tons of major tire deals throughout the year, this is a nice benefit for Walmart+ members living near a Walmart Auto Care Center (they are typically attached to Walmart stores).
What will be on sale at Walmart’s competing October Prime Day event?
Walmart has already announced some of what will be included in the Holiday Deals event in October. Some highlights include:
- 98″ Roku TV: $1,498
- Lego Disney Stitch toy building kit: $52, was $65 ($13 savings)
- Bissell Little Green Pro portable carpet cleaner: $109, was $153 ($44 savings)
- GTRacing gaming chair with footrest and adjustable headrest: $100, was $250 ($150 savings)
- Better Homes and Gardens Farm Apple Pumpkin scented wooden wick jar candle (14 oz.): $5, was $11 ($6 savings)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Pizza Fire Delivery Van: $29, was $49.15 ($20 savings)
- Frigidaire refrigerator, Platinum Series with stainless look: $198, was $499 ($301 savings)
- Ororo Heated Fleece Hoodie for men and women with battery: $105, was $150 ($45 savings)
- Restored Apple MacBook Air bundle: $226, was $279 ($53 savings)
- Dr. J Professional HEPA air purifier: $70, was $180 ($110 savings)
- 24V two-seater ride-on Ford Bronco Raptor with remote control: $330, was $500 ($170 savings)
- MSI thin 15.6-inch i5 3050 16GB/512GB gaming laptop: $599, was $699 ($100 savings)
- Sharpie permanent markers limited-edition set, assorted colors (60 ct.): $39, was $49 ($10 savings)
- Hart 215 piece mechanics tool set, multiple drive: $98, was $158 ($60 savings)
- Swisstech 24-inch Excursion travel duffel, Blue/Grey: $5, was $35 ($30 savings)
- George men’s long sleeve tees: $5, was $7 ($2 savings)
- Wonder Nation boys jeans and girls fashion jeggings: $10, was $14 ($4 savings)
The best deals at Walmart ahead of its rival October Prime Day sale
Walmart always has great deals, so there’s no need to wait until the Holiday Deals event to score steals on tech, home goods and more. Check out some of the best deals available at Walmart now.
Samsung 65″ QN90C Neo QLED 4K smart TV: $1,298 (save 54%)
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If you’re looking for a TV that brings your movies and games to life, the 2023 Samsung QN90C is definitely worth checking out. Samsung fans love this TV for its Quantum Dot tech and HDR+, which make everything pop with deep blacks, bright whites and colors that look so real you’ll feel like you’re right there.
One of the coolest things about this TV is its AI upscaling. It can take older shows and movies that aren’t in 4K and make them look way sharper and more detailed. So, even if you’re bingeing on some classic sitcoms or old-school flicks, the TV’s technology will make them look better than ever. Plus, the anti-glare screen is a lifesaver if you’ve got a lot of light in your room.
Another great feature is the wide viewing angle. No more fighting over who gets to sit in the sweet spot! Everyone can enjoy a great view from anywhere on the couch. And with the Object Tracking Sound+, the audio follows the action on the screen.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones: Save $115
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Right now, the Sony WH-1000XM5s are Sony’s top-of-the-line consumer headphones that offer noise canceling and spatial audio. They feature up to a 30-hour battery life and produce incredibly clear and robust audio.
One feature we love about these headphones is their support for DSEE Extreme. This tech upscales compressed digital audio files in real time to restore sounds that would otherwise be lost to compression. These headphones also support multipoint connectivity and Google’s Fast Pair feature.
The WH-1000XM5 headphones offer superior sound quality and use Sony’s noise-cancellation technology to eliminate unwanted ambient noise. When supported, the 360 Reality Audio sounds terrific.
These headphones are currently $285, reduced from $400.
LG 65″ OLED Evo C2 4K UHD smart TV: Save $908
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This 65-inch LG Evo C2 OLED TV offers a bright and particularly brilliant screen that can display more than one billion colors with satisfying contrast. This makes for a lifelike viewing experience from a TV that was originally released back in 2002.
This model uses LG’s a7 Gen5 AI Processor 4K to automatically optimize picture and sound quality. Plus, you get support for Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos.
This LG OLED smart TV runs using WebOS and has a slim profile and sleek design. If you’re looking for a TV that fits into more modern decor, this one is the perfect size for an average-sized room. And if you buy it now, you can save $908 on your purchase.
Samsung Q-Series Q900C 11.1.4ch wireless Dolby Atmos soundbar and rear speakers: Save $874
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Here’s your chance to save big when you purchase this bestselling Samsung Q900C surround sound system. It’s designed to work seamlessly with any Samsung smart TV, but it’s also compatible with any other smart TV from any brand.
Imagine filling your TV room with 22 powerful speakers designed to wrap you in sound. Well, you can expect that and more from the Samsung Q-Series Q990C surround sound system.
The soundbar alone offers 11 front-facing speakers. Using the Adaptive Sound function, the Q990C optimizes audio in real-time to ensure dialogue can be heard clearly. For gamers, thanks to the Game Mode Pro feature, when you plug in a gaming console, the sound system automatically adjusts to provide the most immersive audio possible when playing your favorite games.
Whether you’re watching TV, movies or sports, the Q990C offers a loud, clear and overall impressive listening experience. Included with the system is a remote control and wall mounting kit.
This system is currently $1,025, reduced from $1,899.
Samsung 65″ Class OLED S90C 4K smart TV: $1,498 (save 55%)
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This smart TV delivers stunning native 4K viewing and uses AI-powered upscaling to make lower-resolution content look sharper than ever.
Thanks to its OLED display, you’ll get remarkably deep blacks, vibrant colors and impressive brightness. HDR support adds crisp, smooth images. This is a slightly older model of this TV, but the S90 series continues to be a CBS Essentials favorite.
As with all Samsung TVs, you get plenty of free live and on-demand programming, provided by Samsung. When you pair this TV with any Samsung soundbar or surround sound system, you can take advantage of Q-Symphony to utilize both the TV’s built-in speakers and the speakers you connect to the TV to generate a much more robust sound.
Plus, you can easily connect your favorite console gaming system to the TV, or play online games via a service like Nvidia GeForce Now or Xbox Game Pass, using your favorite handheld controller that pairs directly to the TV.
Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum: Save $124
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The Dyson V8 is a great vacuum, and one of the best, most reliable stick vacuums you’ll find when it comes to the Dyson line. It offers super powerful suction, lightweight maneuverability and more, with 40 minutes of run time per charge.
Not only does the vacuum look cool, but it has a great brush tool with a cleaner that can deep clean carpets and hard floors. It uses hair removal vanes to break through long hair and pet hair alike, so the vacuum won’t get tripped up when you run it.
It can convert to a small handheld vacuum that you can use to reach those tiny nooks and crannies all over your home. Plus, it comes with a set of four accessories you can use to make tidying up a bit easier.
If you need to clean up pet hair or other debris in hard-to-reach places, this stick vacuum can help get the job done. It’s on sale for $396, reduced from $520 now.
Idoo electric spin scrubber: $32 (save 71%)
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Is your bathroom overdue for a cleaning? Bring a power scrubber into the mix and you’ll never have a better-looking shower and toilet — or kitchen, for that matter. Not only that, but letting this cleaning tool do all the grunt work for you will mean less fatigue and back pain in the long run.
This cordless electric cleaning brush has a motor that runs at 435 RPM to effortlessly cut through the most stubborn stains you can bring it. It’s great to be used anywhere you have tile, shower glass, hard floor, and patio furniture. Plus, it has five types of brush heads to facilitate better cleaning.
You can get it from Walmart for just $32, a huge 71% price cut from its list price of $110.
Vavsea immersion hand blender: $30 (save 70%)
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This hand blender set offers incredible value for its price. It comes with four attachments, including a whisk (perfect for beating eggs), a blender (great for pureeing soups), a chopper (very effective at mincing garlic and onions) and a milk frother, the latter of which is essential for those of us who like to make our lattes cappuccinos at home.
The immersion blender also has 12 speed settings, allowing you to customize your mixes further, and a cup for the chopper setting. What’s more, all the attachments are dishwasher-safe.
The Vavsea immersion hand blender has a 4.4-star rating on Walmart. One reviewer said this product “deserves 10 stars,” adding: “I have no idea why it has taken me this long to get an immersion blender, but I’m glad this was my first one. I was so impressed with the power this thing has.”
This hand blender is currently, $30, reduced from $100.
Legislation to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday afternoon and is now headed toward a final vote.
Senators voted 73-27 to approve a motion to proceed with consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act, according to an unofficial Senate tally shown in a webcast on the floor of the chamber.
“We will vote on taking up the Social Security Fairness Act to repeal flawed policies that eat away at the benefits of those who’ve worked as teachers, firefighters, postal workers, or public sector workers,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on social media shortly before the procedural vote. “Retirees deprived of their hard-earned benefits will be watching closely.”
The New York Democrat has pushed to bring the measure up for a full vote, which would eliminate two federal policies that prevent million of Americans, including police officers, firefighters, postal workers, teachers and others with a public pension from collecting their full Social Security benefits.
“Social Security is a bedrock of our middle class. You pay into it for 40 quarters, you earned it, it should be there when you retire,” Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat who lost his seat in the November election, told the chamber ahead of Wednesday’s vote. “All these workers are asking for is for what they earned.”
Sen. Thom Tillis spoke against measure, saying that while a small percentage of people are not getting what they should from Social Security, enacting what he framed as an unfunded government mandate that would increase the federal deficit “is not the way to fix it.”
“This bill will take $200 billion during the 10-year period out of the Social Security trust fund without any way to pay for it,” the North Carolina Republican added.
What is the Social Security Fairness Act?
Decades in the making, the Social Security Fairness Act would repeal two federal policies — the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) — that broadly reduce payments to nearly 3 million retirees.
That includes those who also collect pensions from state and federal jobs that aren’t covered by Social Security, including teachers, police officers and U.S. postal workers. The bill would also end a second provision that reduces Social Security benefits for those workers’ surviving spouses and family members. The WEP impacts about 2 million Social Security beneficiaries and the GPO nearly 800,000 retirees.
“This stuff takes time, but 21 years is ridiculous,” said Brown of the process. The Senate held its first hearings into the policies in 2003.
The measure, which passed the House in November, had 62 cosponsors when it was introduced in the Senate last year. Yet the bill’s bipartisan support eroded some in recent days, with some Republican lawmakers voicing doubts due to its cost. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the proposed legislation would add a projected $195 billion to federal deficits over a decade.
At least one GOP senator who signed onto similar legislation last year, Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana, said he was still “weighing” whether to vote for the bill. “Nothing ever gets paid for, so it’s further indebtedness, I don’t know,” Braun said last week, the Associated Press reported.
“In the end it’s going to come down to individual members are going to make their own decisions about where they want to come down on that,” incoming Republican leader John Thune said at a press conference Tuesday. “Obviously I am concerned about the long-term solvency of Social Security and that is an issue I think we need to address.”
Without Senate approval, the bill’s fate would end with the current session of Congress, and would need to be re-introduced in the next Congress.
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