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Major U.S. Retailers Run Deep Fourth of July Discounts as Key Deals Near Their End

Steep markdowns paired with rare membership discounts aim to clear inventory to increase memberships.

Overview

  • As of Sunday, July 5, many headline promotions were entering their final hours with Best Buy and Walmart sales scheduled to end that day.
  • Walmart is still offering a 50% discount on its annual Walmart+ membership, reducing the first year to $49, as retailers press memberships to lock in repeat customers.
  • Samsung’s Fourth of July event features large reductions on TVs and appliances with examples reported up to $1,400 off and a stackable military discount of up to 30% on many items.
  • Sales cover a wide range of categories from big-ticket electronics and major appliances to outdoor furniture, mattresses, home goods, and footwear with shoe discounts reported up to about 60% at several brands.
  • Shoppers should act fast because inventory and popular sizes are already limited, compare member versus non‑member prices, and check shipping and return windows before buying.