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- Black Friday is coming November 27 and Walmart is one of the best retailers to keep an eye on if you want to save money. This year, shoppers can expect a month-long version of Black Friday.
- Walmart, like Best Buy and Target, offers big price drops on everything, including the latest TVs, speakers, headphones, laptops, gaming gear, and more during the shopping holiday.
- See more: How to get a free 15-day trial of Walmart Plus, Walmart’s Amazon Prime-like membership.
- We answer your questions before the big day and highlight the best early Black Friday deals below. We’re also keeping tabs on early Black Friday deals you can snag online at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and more stores.
- Read Insider Reviews’ Black Friday 2020 deals and Cyber Monday 2020 deals coverage for more savings.
In a few short weeks, Black Friday will be here. But retailers like Walmart aren’t waiting until then to start marking down products. Online and in stores, Walmart is one of the most popular retailers to shop during Black Friday. This year, you can once again expect great deals on all the products you need for gifting and personal use.
Today, Walmart’s first round of deals go live. Below, you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions, plus when you can start shopping.
Best early Black Friday 2020 deals from Walmart
Available online now and in-store on November 7
When does Walmart’s Black Friday sale start?
Walmart, like many retailers, is trying something new for Black Friday 2020 and Cyber Monday 2020. Instead of a weekend of markdowns and deals, Walmart will stagger its offers and introduce new ones every week until Black Friday. Here’s the schedule:
- November 4 at 7 p.m. EST online and in-store on November 7 at 5 a.m. local time. Discounts will focus on toys, electronics, and home products.
- November 11 at 7 p.m. EST online and in-store on November 14 at 5 a.m. local time. Discounts will primarily be for TVs, smartphones, and tablets.
- November 25 at 7 p.m. EST online and in-store on Black Friday, November 27 at 5 a.m. local time. This is the official Black Friday date, so we expect to see discounts on most categories.
These sales end the day they are released. So if you miss a deal online, you’ll have another opportunity in-store after a couple of days.
How do we select the best Black Friday deals at Walmart?
- We only choose products that meet our high standard of coverage, from brands we’ve tested and trust.
- We compare the prices against other retailers like Amazon, Target, and Best Buy and only include the deals that are the same or better (not including promotional discounts that come from using certain credit cards).
- We research price history thoroughly, to ensure that every deal we list is actually worth your time.
Can you shop at Walmart in person this year?
Yes, but don’t expect the mad rush during Black Friday like in years past. This year, Walmart will also limit store capacity to just 20% during its Black Friday sales. Plus, there will be safety precautions, including masks for staff and shoppers, plus carts will be sanitized.
Since Walmart scheduled each set of discounts online a few days in advance, shoppers should consider heading in-store only when they miss a deal.
Does Walmart have curbside pickup?
Every year around the holiday season, shipping delays and lost packages present a big headache for many consumers. To help alleviate that stress, Walmart offers contact-free curbside pickup for online orders. Going this route can save shoppers from any shipping-related headaches, so you’ll have your orders on hand much sooner than if shipped.
What early Black Friday deals should you buy at Walmart?
Historically, Walmart’s Black Friday markdowns are on par with those offered by Best Buy, Target, and Amazon — and this year is no different. Outside of a few select doorbusters, we expect each retailer to price-match their competitor’s prices during Black Friday. Shoppers can expect big savings on several TVs, streaming media players, kitchen appliances, and more.
With their staggered release, shoppers should shop for the deals offered during the aforementioned dates. Here are the best deals Walmart will offer on the first and second week of the sale. We’ve created links to each of the best products during the sale, but the sale prices won’t be live until the listed time.
November 11 at 7 p.m. EST online and in-store on November 14
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