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Walmart Starts Week-Long Summer Deals a Day Before Prime Day

The retailer’s earlier launch aims to grab shopper attention and reward Walmart+ members with paid early access before Amazon’s sale.

Overview

  • Walmart confirmed the Summer Deals event will run June 22–28 and that Walmart+ members get early access at 12 a.m. ET on Monday, June 22.
  • The early-access window gives Walmart+ subscribers roughly 24 hours to shop before Amazon’s Prime Day begins on June 23.
  • Walmart says the sale will span electronics, home, toys, patio, pet and apparel categories, though item-level prices have not yet been published.
  • Reporting so far cites expected category discounts of roughly 40–50% in some areas but those figures are preliminary and not an official full price list from Walmart.
  • The move highlights how late-June sales have concentrated around a few big events and shows retailers using subscription perks and timing to win shoppers; buyers should watch for specific deal drops as the event approaches.