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Walmart is hosting a series of “Black Friday Deals” events in November, taking full advantage of the shopping holiday unusually late timing In 2024.

The company announced Monday the return of tiered seasonal sales; this will include extra early access. paid Walmart+ membersnew surprise deals and extended beta testing of the new productive AI shopping assistant this year. Annual Walmart+ subscriptions It’s only available for $49 (or 50% off) through December 2 to entice customers who haven’t signed up yet.

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When do Walmart’s Black Friday deals start?

Walmart’s first two Black Friday Deals events are scheduled for: Monday, November 11 And Monday, November 25. Both will launch online at 12pm ET for Walmart+ members and open to the public at 5pm ET. (Members only had a three-hour head start last holiday season.) The events will hit stores four days later at 6 a.m. local time. Friday, November 15 And Friday, November 29respectively; the latter is suitable for Black Friday.

The department store said it will be offering discounts online and on its app in the middle of these events (rather than just at the beginning), a new twist to its programming.

Walmart will put an end to everything with its Cyber ​​Monday deal event starting Sunday, December 1 at 5pm ET for Walmart+ members and 8pm ET for laypeople. This sale will be available exclusively online and on the Walmart mobile app, and will run through the actual Cyber ​​Monday on December 2nd.

Does the wish list seem sparse? Walmart expands beta testing of its new AI shopping assistant It aims to reach more customers as part of its savings activities. The company said its in-app tool can answer questions in “natural, free-flowing conversations” to help shoppers find products and make purchasing decisions.

A Walmart representative told Mashable that if an item purchased there during the Black Friday Deals event later becomes cheaper, the retailer will not match the pricing. (It’s something Best Buy And Aim Both do this during holiday sales.) But if there’s buyer’s remorse, most items purchased from Walmart between now and December 31 can be returned by January 31, 2025. extended holiday refund policy.

What are Walmart’s Black Friday hours?

For traditionalists, Walmart’s brick-and-mortar stores will be open from: from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time on Black Friday. (As mentioned, this is the day the second Black Friday Deals event hits stores.)

All Walmart stores closed On Thanksgiving Day.