Walmart is launching its annual “Walmart Deals” savings event from 12 a.m. ET on October 5 through October 11. Shoppers across the United States can expect deep discounts on home goods, fashion, technology and toys, with the retailer previewing savings of up to 50 percent on home items, up to 40 percent on apparel and tech, and up to 30 percent on toys.
Why a Walmart+ membership matters during the sale
Members of Walmart+ receive a suite of benefits that can make the October event easier to navigate and more affordable. The core perks include:
- Free shipping and unlimited store delivery: No order minimum is required for free shipping on eligible items, and members can request free delivery from their local Walmart store.
- Early access to promotions: Walmart+ members can shop select sales—including Walmart Deals, Super Savings Week and Black Friday events—before they open to the general public.
- Fuel discounts: Members save up to ten cents per gallon at more than 14,000 participating gas stations nationwide.
- Mobile Scan & Go: Using the Walmart app, members can scan items as they shop, pay from their phone and skip traditional checkout lines.
- Additional perks: Free pharmacy delivery, free tire repair, free online pet care, travel rewards, a choice of a Paramount+ or Peacock streaming subscription, and a 25 percent discount on Burger King orders (including a free Whopper every three months).
Cost and savings options
Walmart+ is priced at $12.95 per month or $98 per year. Choosing the annual plan saves members roughly $60 compared with paying monthly. For shoppers who receive qualifying government assistance—such as SNAP, WIC or Medicaid—Walmart offers the Walmart+ Assist plan at $6.47 per month or $49 annually.
Free trial and cancellation
New customers can sign up for a 30‑day free trial, allowing them to test the service before committing to a paid plan. If a member decides the service isn’t needed, cancellation is simple: members log into their account, select “Cancel Walmart+ membership” and can reactivate at any time.
How to sign up
Interested shoppers can enroll online through Walmart’s website or via the Walmart app. Some credit cards may provide statement credits that offset the membership cost, so members should check with their card issuer for potential savings.
With holiday gift‑shopping already under way, the October Deals event offers a timely opportunity for families to stretch their budgets. By leveraging Walmart+ benefits—especially free shipping, fuel discounts and early access—shoppers can maximize savings both during the week‑long sale and throughout the year.
Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
