Amazon October Prime Day is live — but so are these sales: From Walmart to Best Buy

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-06 · by Carrie Berk

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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days 2026 started on October 6 and runs through October 7. During this period, other major retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Wayfair are also offering significant discounts. Walmart is providing week-long sales from October 5 to 11, covering popular items such as technology gadgets, Halloween decorations, and home essentials. Meanwhile, Target is hosting a two-day event on October 6 and 7 with early access for members of its paid loyalty program starting October 5. Wayfair's 5 Days of Deals runs from October 5 to 9, offering up to 60% off on furniture and decor items.
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Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days sale began on October 6th and runs through October 7th, offering significant discounts across various categories including tech, fashion, beauty, and home appliances. A Prime membership, costing $139 annually, grants access to exclusive deals like free two-day shipping and discounted prices on items such as Greenies pet snacks, Hanes hoodies (down from $26 to $13), Levi’s jeans with up to 48% off, Dyson Airwraps, Ninja air fryers, and Philips Sonicare cordless power flossers. Prime Big Deal Days also features notable TV deals, with models like the Hisense 65-inch E7 Cinema Hi-QLED Mini-LED Series available at reduced prices. Additionally, beauty products from Hollywood-favorite brands are on sale, including Medicube Zero Pore Pads and glow-enhancing lotions. The event provides a prime opportunity to upgrade home essentials such as vacuums, heating pads, and kitchen appliances with discounts ranging up to 50%. Prime members can also access perks like free fast delivery, Amazon Music, and Prime Video during this period. Non-members can take advantage of these deals by signing up for a free trial or purchasing a short-term membership. The sale is considered ideal for starting holiday shopping early while inventory levels are still high and prices lower than Black Friday sales. Major brands involved include Samsung, Hisense, Sony, Dyson, Philips, Shark, KitchenAid, Cuisinart, and NutriBullet. These deals are expected to attract consumers looking to optimize their spending during fall shopping season.

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Carrie Berk
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From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon’s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers.
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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is here, but they’re not the only retailer offering major discounts. asserted
they → ’re → discounts
Prime Day runs between Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, and during that same time, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and more of your faves are also dropping big sales. asserted
Walmart → run → sales
After you’re done stocking up on all things Amazon, check out some of the top competing deals below. asserted
you → do → deals
The holidays are coming up, and we grant you full permission to splurge sooner rather than later. asserted
we → come → permission
Between Oct. 5 and Oct. 11, Walmart shoppers can enjoy an entire week of discounts on the retailer’s most popular home essentials, technology, toys and more. asserted
shoppers → enjoy → essentials
A spokesperson for Walmart told FOX last month, “We plan our events around how and when our customers want to shop. asserted
customers → tell → how
We know many customers are starting to think about the holidays earlier while also shopping for their everyday and seasonal needs, so we wanted to give them a full week to save in early October.” asserted
we → know → October
Walmart is known for its impressive home deals, and this October’s event is no exception. asserted
event → know → deals
If you get back pain from leaning over a desk all day, now’s your time to finally do something about it. asserted
time → get → it
Apple’s best-selling wireless, noise-cancelling earbuds are perfect for tuning out all the chaos of this coming holiday season. asserted
earbuds → sell → season
They have over 11,000 positive ratings on Best Buy, the majority of which are five stars. asserted
majority → have → which
Between Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, Target Circle loyalty members can enjoy this two-day event, with savings on everything from on-the-go accessories to baby gear. asserted
members → enjoy → gear
Early access begins on Oct. 5 for members of the paid membership tier, Target Circle 360. asserted
access → begin → tier
Between Sept. 27 and Oct. 5, new Target Circle members will also receive 15% off their first purchase. Ring, ring, a sale is calling! asserted
sale → receive → purchase
The device allows for two-way talk without requiring you to even open the door. asserted
device → allow → door
The holidays are the perfect time for a home decor upgrade, and Wayfair is just the place to start. asserted
Wayfair → start → upgrade
From Oct. 5 to Oct.9, the retailer is hosting its 5 Days of Deals event, where you can find items up to 60% off! asserted
you → host → items
It features a sturdy metal hanging rod and adjustable shelving for optimal organization. asserted
It → feature → organization
Lululemon frequently updates its “We Made Too Much” section with hot deals on its viral jackets, leggings and more — this October is no different. asserted
October → update → jackets
The brand’s best-selling jacket flatters all shapes and sizes. asserted
jacket → sell → shapes
Its sweat-wicking, four-way stretch fabric is comfortable enough to move in, whether you’re taking on a workout or simply strolling to the grocery store. asserted
you → wicke → store
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is in the past, but the sales just keep coming. asserted
sales → come → past
Honestly, who doesn’t need a cozy pair of joggers in their closet for the winter? asserted
who → need → winter
This ultra-soft pant has front slant pockets and an adjustable elastic waistband for a comfortable fit. asserted
pant → have → fit
Don’t wait until the “new year, new me” mentality kicks in before refreshing your wardrobe. asserted
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This one has a preppy argyle pattern and breathable V-neckline — you won’t want to take it off. asserted
you → have → it
Your fall and winter wardrobe just got a major upgrade. asserted
wardrobe → get → upgrade
You’ll look oh-so-cool in cold weather when sporting this denim trucker jacket. asserted
You → look → jacket
It has plenty of pockets to store your essentials, plus a chic corduroy spread collar. asserted
It → have → essentials
If you’ve been waiting to purchase a pair of Levi’s jeans for the end of the year, now’s the opportunity while they’re on sale. asserted
they → wait → sale
Aritzia always nails it on wedding guest dresses. asserted
Aritzia → nail → dresses
Shop gorgeous maxis, along with the brand’s signature trousers and outerwear, while they’re on sale. asserted
they → shop → sale
J.Crew just dropped the prices on men’s and women’s basics that go with just about everything in your closet. asserted
that → drop → closet
We’re already eyeing polos, sweatshirts and midi skirts from the sale section. asserted
We → eye → section
It’s never a bad time to binge on beauty deals. asserted
It → ’ → deals
Refurbish your space with a new refrigerator, washer/dryer and even hardwood flooring while the products are on sale. asserted
products → refurbish → sale
Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it? asserted
it → answer → ?
Prime Big Deal Days — fondly known as October Prime Day — is Amazon’s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. asserted
Days → know → Friday
October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. asserted
Day → run → Wednesday
Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers. asserted
Day → rotate → bestsellers
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