Overview
- This week large chains including Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Amazon, Lowe’s and Home Depot rolled out early Fourth of July sales with broad markdowns across home appliances, TVs, grills, patio furniture and seasonal apparel.
- Walmart is offering its Walmart+ yearly plan for $49 while Sam’s Club has cut new-member pricing to $15 for the first year and REI is pairing heavy product discounts with member perks such as a $30 bonus card and 20% off select Yeti items.
- Best Buy and Lowe’s are promoting large appliance discounts — Best Buy advertising up to 45% off with free delivery and Lowe’s listing comparable appliance and patio markdowns — creating a rare window for big-ticket savings.
- Many offers are time-limited, with several retailers’ promotions set to end on July 4 and some REI and other deals extending only through early July, so selection and availability are shifting quickly.
- Shoppers should compare member vs. non-member prices, delivery windows and return policies before buying since retailers use these holiday sales to clear inventory after Prime Day and to convert short-term buyers into repeat customers.