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Retailers Launch Early Black Friday Deals
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In Short: The early deals come as retailers prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year, with prices expected to drop even before Black Friday.
Several major retailers have begun offering early Black Friday discounts, with Walmart and Amazon leading the way.
Walmart announced it will kick off its early Black Friday deals on November 12 at 12:01 a.m. ET, with in-store deals starting at 6 a.m. local time for the first two events.
Costco is rolling out several rounds of holiday savings, starting with its first Holiday Savings Sale from Friday through November 15, followed by the official Black Friday sale from November 16 to 30.
Retailers like Walmart and Costco are showcasing hundreds of dollars in savings on televisions, laptops, home goods, furniture, appliances, clothing, jewelry, and more.
Walmart's early deals will be available online and in warehouses, with prices going up on store shelves, at the pump, and in online stores, making these discounts particularly appealing.
Apple has also joined the fray with its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, now available with wireless carriers offering up to $1,200 off via bill credits.
Popular store chains like Walmart and Amazon are offering Black Friday deals both in-store and online, with Walmart's deals starting as low as $69.99 for select accessories.
The early deals come as retailers prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year, with prices expected to drop even before Black Friday.
Retailers are encouraging shoppers to start their holiday shopping early, with deals available now and more to come throughout the holiday season.
Background
Several retailers have begun rolling out early Black Friday deals, with Walmart and Amazon leading the charge.
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What's confirmed
- Several major retailers have begun offering early Black Friday discounts, with Walmart and Amazon leading the way.
- Walmart announced it will kick off its early Black Friday deals on November 12 at 12:01 a.m. ET, with in-store deals starting at 6 a.m. local time for the first two events.
- Costco is rolling out several rounds of holiday savings, starting with its first Holiday Savings Sale from Friday through November 15, followed by the official Black Friday sale from November 16 to 30.
- Retailers like Walmart and Costco are showcasing hundreds of dollars in savings on televisions, laptops, home goods, furniture, appliances, clothing, jewelry, and more.
- Walmart's early deals will be available online and in warehouses, with prices going up on store shelves, at the pump, and in online stores, making these discounts particularly appealing.
- Apple has also joined the fray with its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, now available with wireless carriers offering up to $1,200 off via bill credits.
- Popular store chains like Walmart and Amazon are offering Black Friday deals both in-store and online, with Walmart's deals starting as low as $69.99 for select accessories.
- The early deals come as retailers prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year, with prices expected to drop even before Black Friday.
- Retailers are encouraging shoppers to start their holiday shopping early, with deals available now and more to come throughout the holiday season.
What's still developing
- With Black Friday on the horizon, Walmart is preparing its rollback discounts to offer some money-saving opportunities.
- It’s not every day you can buy a 32-inch television for only $68, but when you can, it’s typically around Black Friday.
- Article updated on October 30, 2026, 4:01 pm EDT Black Friday is just under a month away, but Walmart has already announced a series of sales events ahead of the biggest shopping day of the year.
- Thankfully, we’re expecting some price drops even before Black Friday, and we’ll keep a daily watch and share the latest information.
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- Although the iPhone Duo was just released, T-Mobile is already running a deal, with up to $1,000 off* for new and existing customers on a qualifying Experience Beyond plan.
- Learn more › If you haven’t started your holiday shopping yet, you’re already late.
- Amazon is advertising up to 50 percent off early deals on its own devices, including the Fire TV Cube at $89.99, and brands like Shark, Ninja, Breville, and Sonicare already have sale prices.
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