Walmart’s Black Friday event has officially kicked off, both on their website and in stores throughout the country. This marks the first major shopping event of the holiday season, with massive discounts across a wide range of products such as loungewear, winter essentials, top trending toys, tech gadgets, designer fashion, and much more. The event began on November 8th and will continue through November 10th online, and November 12th in stores.
Some of the standout deals that are currently available include up to 40% off loungewear and winter essentials, up to 50% off season’s top toys, including popular brands like Barbie and Lego, Dyson hair tools and vacuums, Apple products, and Levi’s denim and apparel for the entire family. In a surprising twist, Walmart is also offering great deals on pre-owned designer fashion from luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Valentino.
Looking ahead, Walmart’s second Black Friday event will take place from November 22 through November 24, featuring even more exciting discounts and deals. In addition, Walmart+ members will enjoy early access to these deals starting at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET on the first day of the event. As an added incentive, Walmart+ membership is currently available for 50% off for new members, bringing the annual cost down to just $49.
With so many incredible discounts and deals being offered by Walmart during their Black Friday event, it can be overwhelming to decide what to purchase. To help shoppers navigate through the plethora of deals, The Hollywood Reporter’s shopping editors and product testers have carefully curated a list of the best deals across various categories.
In the tech department, popular products going on sale include the Apple AirPods Pro, Samsung 65-inch Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV, the 2021 Apple iPad, and the Roku Ultra LT 4K HD Streaming Device. Those looking for beauty and grooming products can expect significant discounts on items such as the Refurbished Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer and Refurbished Dyson Corrale Straightener, as well as Grande Cosmetics Brow Enhancing Serum and OPI’s 10-Piece Mini Nail Polish Collection.
When it comes to fashion, Walmart is offering great deals on Signature by Levi Strauss & Co Men’s Athletic Fit Jeans, Crocs for toddlers and kids, Reebok Baby Fleece Pram Suits, and even Pre-Owned Authenticated Louis Vuitton Monogram Giant Shearling Tote Bags. Home goods and appliances will also be heavily discounted, featuring products such as the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, The Pioneer Woman 20-Piece Bake & Prep Set, HUMSURE 35 Pint Dehumidifier, and a Tineco iFLOOR 3 Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner and Hard Floor Washer.
Additionally, Walmart is bringing the holiday cheer to the toy department with exciting products like Bluey’s 5-Pack of Jigsaw Puzzles, Contixo 7-inch Android Kids Tablet, Star Wars Wild Ridin’ Grogu, Melissa & Doug Wooden 100-Piece Building Blocks Set, and New Bright Forza Jeep Wrangler Battery Radio Control Teal Truck.
Aside from discounts and promotions, one of the key considerations for shoppers is deciding between Walmart+ and Amazon Prime memberships. Both offer a variety of perks including free shipping and exclusive deals, but each has its own unique characteristics that may appeal to different types of shoppers.
While Amazon Prime stands out with its speedy shipping options and access to a wide range of entertainment content through Prime Video, music, and more, Walmart+ focuses on providing members with free delivery, in-store discounts, and other exclusive perks. Moreover, Walmart+ has recently added a partnership with Paramount+, giving members access to popular shows like Yellowstone and more.
With so many options to choose from and significant savings on a wide range of products, Walmart’s Black Friday event is certainly shaping up to be an exciting and lucrative shopping opportunity for consumers. Whether you’re shopping for tech gadgets, fashion items, beauty products, home goods, or toys, Walmart’s Black Friday event has something for everyone. Be sure to take advantage of these early deals and keep an eye out for the second event closer to Black Friday.
