The summer sale season is here. Plus, with Prime Day (and concurrent sales) kicking off next week, there's no better time to scour the internet for deals, discounts, and top savings at every retailer as they compete for your cash.
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Perhaps the best thing about Prime Day season is that other major retailers are looking to cash in on the shopping palooza, offering similar or better offerings on top products -- and even membership opportunities. Right now, Walmart is discounting its Walmart+ membership program by 50%, ahead of its Walmart Deals event, which kicks off on July 7 for Walmart+ members. Walmart's summer deals event is competing with Prime Day, which starts on July 8 for Prime members.
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Instead of paying $98/year, you can sign up and pay only $49. This offer is likely valid at least through the start of Walmart Deals on July 7, so if you're looking to grab exclusive membership savings that you can benefit from all year, now's your chance. The last time we saw this offer was ahead of Black Friday, so it doesn't come around often.
Snagging this Walmart+ subscription also unlocks access to Walmart's upcoming Deals event, which runs from Tuesday, July 8, at 12 a.m. ET through Sunday, July 13. Walmart+ members get early access starting on Monday, July 7, at 7 p.m. ET, granting them a head start on the best discounts and limited-stock items, like possible restocks on the newest Nintendo Switch 2.
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Walmart+ members were given priority through a special access window before consoles were opened up to everyone else during the last Switch 2 restock. Walmart may take a similar approach for future restocks, and a membership will likely give you the best chance of checking out with a console in your cart.
The Walmart+ promotion on Walmart's website as of July 4, 2025. Screenshot by Kayla Solino/ZDNET
Unlike Prime Day, you won't need a Walmart+ membership to shop the deals event, but it may be a good idea if you're scoping out particular products.
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