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Black Friday, who? This year, October is the time to shop! ICYMI, Amazon Prime Day runs from October 8th to October 9th. It was made to be a Black Friday-like holiday event with deals that are just as good as the ones you’d find once November hits. While Amazon seems to be getting all the attention right now, they’re not the only one holding huge sales this week. So get your credit cards ready because the time to shop is now!
Best Prime Day Alternatives at a Glance
BarkBox: Get a 12-month subscription for your dog for $22!
QVC: This retailer is offering customers $20 off your first $40 purchase with the code WELCOME20. There is also a laundry list of daily deals you can take advantage of across all categories: Home, Kitchen, Beauty, Fashion, Jewelry, Gaming, and more.
Walmart: Walmart Deal Days start on October 8th and last until October 13th. This sale gives Amazon Prime Day a little competition in the best way possible. Right now, you can save up to $120 off Dyson vacuums, plus there’s savings in fashion, home decor, and more — up to 65% off!
Target: Target Circle Week is live right now, too. There’s deals on kitchen items, select women’s clothing, and baby essentials like diapers and wipes.
Nordstrom: Even though the Nordstrom isn’t having an official sale, you can shop already marked styles to hold you over while you wait for Black Friday.
Old Navy: It’s no secret that Old Navy has some off the best deals around. For a limited time, you can shop cleaernace deals while they’re 50% to 70% off — select styles starting at $10.
Wayfair: Right now, Way Day is still going. You can shop a variety of marked-down items that save you up to 80% off.
Le Creuset: If you’ve had your eye on these bestselling pans, here’s your chance to save big. For a limited time, the brand is having a clearance sale that saves you 50% off select items.
J.Crew: Enjoy up to 40% off sale styles.
Avène: Score some of the brand’s bestselling items with the code FRIENDS25 at checkout.
Whether you’re looking for a wardrobe upgrade or cozy new items for your home, there’s no shortage of amazing deals to shop. For instance, Target recently dropped their Circle Week deals, which include savings on clothes, electronics, and summer must-haves. You also don’t want to sleep on Walmart’s Prime Day alternative. The retailer is having a competing Prime Day with thousands of really sweet markdowns. And it doesn’t stop there!
We expect to see more and more stores creating their own sales to give Amazon’s Prime Day Sale a run for its money (psst: check out the deals here, so just brace yourselves for all the deals heading your way. While it’s tricky for even a professional shopper like myself to keep track, we’ve got you covered with a list of all the stores having Prime Day alternative sales right now.
From Walmart to celeb-approved Le Creuset, all your go-to stores and brands are not holding back on the early holiday deals. We’ll be updating the list as more sales are announced, so make sure to bookmark this list so you can get the best deals on all your favorite things like Instant Pots, kid’s toys, furniture, and more. Happy shopping!
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BarkBox
BarkBox is an excellent way to save on toys and treats for your dog. Right now, lock in a 12-month subscription for only $22! Your dog will get two original plush toys and two bags of healthy treats. And to keep things exciting, there’s a new theme every month.
QVC
There’s a reason why Bissell’s Little Green Cordless Portable Carpet Cleaner is so beloved by pet parents and messy humans everywhere: It’s compact, powerful, easy to use, and gets the job done. And now, on QVC, it’s marked down. Plus, if you’re new to QVC, you can take $20 off your first $40 order with the code WELCOME20.
Walmart
From October 8 to October 13, you can shop the Walmart Deals sale. The savings event gives you a chance to shop across home, decor, fashion, beauty, and more! Best part? You don’t even need a Walmart+ membership to take advantage of the hundreds of savings. While there will be thousands of deals, one that’s definitely worth shopping for now is this Dyson vacuum cleaner that’s $47 off. Thanks to its powerful suction, it leaves no dust and dirt remnants behind. It also picks up pet hair like a pro.
Target
Target Circle Week is going strong until October 12th, which means you still have a few days to shop the incredible deals. We’re talking deals on kitchen items, select women’s clothing, and baby essentials like diapers and wipes. Right now, you can even score a Keurig for $60.
Nordstrom
Nordstrom has a treasure trove of sweet savings to check out right now while you’re waiting to access the infamous anniversary sale. You can browse Nordstrom’s sales category, which is a diverse collection of women’s fashion, men’s styles, shoes, kids’ picks, home decor, beauty, and more. One incredible deal worth having your eye on is Hoka’s Mach 6 Running Shoes, which are 25% off!
Old Navy
Old Navy is offering 50% to 70% off clearance styles. That means you can score new clothing starting at just $10. Grab jeans and sweaters for the entire family for a fraction of the cost this season.
Wayfair
Wayfair offers excellent deals year-round, and today, you can save up to 70% on the retailer’s limited-time deals. Browse through area rugs, bedroom furniture, seasonal décor, and more. Hurry and snag this outdoor patio set before it’s too late!
Le Creuset
Celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker, Adele, and Stanley Tucci have shared their love for Le Creuset’s luxe cookware, and they’re not the only ones. Le Creuset has garnered a cult following due to its chic design and functionality. It rarely ever goes on sale, but you can save up to 50% off on clearance items.
J.Crew
If you want to stock up on all the chic, classic styles for fall, J.Crew’s sale page is stocked up with a treasure trove of staple styles. Enjoy up to 40% off sale styles. That means you can snag this stylish v-neck sweater that pairs perfectly with a sweater, originally $98, for just $85.
Avène
Need to fill your cart? Snag best-sellers like the Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream or Gwyneth Paltrow-loved thermal spring water spray from Avène. Just use the code FRIENDS25 at checkout to save.
Before you go, check out these chic cookware brands that give Le Creuset a run for its money:
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