OCT
4
4
Walmart+ gets first look
Early access begins in the evening, around 7 p.m. ET, for Walmart+ members.
OCTOBER 4–11 · THREE RETAILER EVENTS
Three sales. One very busy week.
Walmart, Amazon, and Target are lining up their October events almost on top of one another. This is the calm guide: who can shop, when each event starts, and where verified deal cards will appear as soon as they earn a spot.
October 4–11THE FULL SALE-WEEK WINDOW
LIVE SALE-WEEK CLOCK
Walmart+ early access opens in
Around 7:00 p.m. Eastern on October 4.
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THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Five dates worth knowing
Membership rules change by retailer, so the timeline puts the access details right beside each date.
OCT
5
5
Walmart opens + Target preview
Walmart’s event opens to everyone. Paid Circle 360 members get Target early access.
OCT
6
6
All three overlap
Prime Big Deal Days and Circle Deal Days begin while Walmart’s event continues.
OCT
7
7
Overlap: final day
The second and final day for Amazon and Target; Walmart keeps going.
OCT
8–11
8–11
Walmart continues
The Walmart Deals Event runs through October 11.
VERIFIED DEAL WATCH
Three event lanes, ready for real deals
No invented prices, no “expected” products. Each lane stays honest and empty until a real offer is checked.
WALMART
Walmart Deals Event
October 5–11 · early access evening October 4
PUBLIC EVENT · NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
Anyone can shop the main event. Walmart+ members get early access beginning around 7 p.m. ET on October 4.
Early accessWalmart+ members
Main eventOpen to everyone
EARLY DEALWALMART+ NOTE
No verified Walmart event cards yetCards will show the exact offer, variant, price, and seller/shipper confirmation.
- Sold and shipped by Walmart
- Membership or early-access terms shown up front
- Price checked before publishing
AMAZON
Prime Big Deal Days
October 6–7
PRIME REQUIRED · MEMBERS ONLY
This is a Prime-exclusive event. Every featured offer will keep that requirement visible rather than burying it in the fine print.
AccessAmazon Prime members only
Event daysOctober 6 and 7
EARLY PRIME BIG DEAL DAYSPRIME REQUIREDLIMITED-TIME DEAL
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- Ships from and sold by Amazon.com
- Prime membership required for this early offer
- Stock and delivery timing can change—confirm before checkout
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TARGET
Target Circle Deal Days
October 6–7 · Circle 360 early access October 5
FREE TARGET CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
The main event is for Target Circle members, and joining Circle is free. Paid Circle 360 members get early access on October 5.
Early accessPaid Circle 360 members
Main eventFree Target Circle members
EARLY DEALCIRCLE MEMBERSHIP
No verified Target event cards yetCards will show the exact Circle eligibility and any early-access limits.
- Sold and shipped by Target
- Circle or Circle 360 terms shown clearly
- Final checkout requirements checked
CALL-OUT SYSTEM
The labels Stringbeans will see
These banners stay attached to the deal card, so no one has to hunt for eligibility details.
Only the labels that genuinely apply will appear:EARLY DEALPRIME REQUIREDTARGET CIRCLE REQUIREDWALMART+ EARLY ACCESS
Before the overlap begins
- Save the exact model, size, color, or count you actually want.
- Write down today’s normal price so the event discount has a real comparison.
- Check which memberships you already have; do not join one for a deal that does not justify it.
- Compare the final checkout total across all three retailers on October 6–7.
Schedule note: Event dates and membership access shown here were confirmed in September 2026. Walmart+ early access is listed as approximately 7 p.m. Eastern on October 4; retailer timing can shift, so final terms should be checked before purchase.