Walmart’s Black Friday sale was one of the best last Black Friday. We're months away from the next instalment (Black Friday 2022 falls on November 25), but here, we round-up what happened last year – from when we saw the best deals to which products had the biggest discounts – and tell you everything you need to know about the next Walmart Black Friday sale.
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The biggest change from Black Fridays past is that we saw the drip-feed trend come into full force this year. In the six weeks or so before Black Friday proper, Walmart released three individual sales, dropping prices on tons of excellent products. That meant that you really didn't have to wait until the day itself to bag a bargain, and in fact we saw Walmart's lowest prices on some items come before the official Black Friday sale.
Then, on the Monday preceding Black Friday, Walmart went all-in with its online Black Friday sale. We saw huge price drops across the board, with early access given to Walmart+ subscribers. We also saw a drop of the PS5 and Xbox Series X which, predictably, sold out in minutes.
The sale starting the Monday before Black Friday was somewhat surprising, and we reckon this was the best time to buy most products. We saw savings as good as Black Friday proper across the board, and at the start of the week, stock was fresh. And, in some cases, prices were lower in the build up, and Walmart added $10 or so back on from Black Friday itself.
While Black Friday itself did come replete with brand new deals, a number of popular items – including AirPods Pro and bargain TVs – were flitting in and out of stock. In most cases these items were also available in the week-long run-up to Black Friday, so again, securing desirable items beforehand could be a wise strategy.
Beyond Apple tech and great value TVs, though, Walmart had one of the best ranges of items on offer out of all the retailers, with discounts on products as varied as the new Call of Duty: Vanguard game, air fryers and other kitchen gadgets, smartwatches, and a wide range of Chromebooks and Windows PCs.
We'll be keeping this guide up to date closer to the time, so bookmark this page and head back whenever you need to find out the latest news on the upcoming Walmart Black Friday deals.
When does the Walmart Black Friday sale 2022 start?
We predict the 2022 Walmart Black Friday sale will start on Monday, November 21 - four days before Black Friday. However, we expect to see a number of early Black Friday sales before this. If the last two years are anything to go by, we think Walmart will launch Black Friday deals from as early as October x, and we predict there will be additional sales around November x and x. As soon as they launch, you'll find the best Walmart Black Friday deals here on this page.
Last year, we saw some items hit their lowest prices in the weeks prior to Black Friday. On the day itself they received a slightly smaller discount. So, if you see a seriously good deal at Walmart before Black Friday, it's well worth snapping it up - Walmart may add an extra $10 onto the price tag on the day.
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When do Walmart's stores open on Black Friday?
On Black Friday, Walmart's store typically open at 5am. However, it's well worth checking your local stores (opens in new tab) in case there are any unexpected variations.
Did we see any Walmart Black Friday stock issues?
The short answer is yes – but they weren't quite as severe as we feared.
Predictably, hot sellers like AirPods Pros, PS5, super cheap 4K TVs and others were snatched up, but apart from the PS5, almost everything saw a restock at one point or another through the week and weekend.
By the time Friday was over, though, we saw stock dwindling on these big sellers, and come Sunday many popular items were out of stock for good. So, if you find something on offer beforehand, it may well be worth bagging it to avoid disappointment later.
Walmart Black Friday deals: what to expect
Walmart sells just about everything, and subsequently Black Friday sees the retailer slash prices on a huge range of products. However, the biggest and best bargains are typically consumer tech and homeware.
TVs, gaming gear, air fryers, blenders, audio equipment and even some bathroom products are par for the course, and we expect exactly the same next year.
It's not just outgoing products that see deals either. Latest-gen items like the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones saw over $100 knocked off their RRP, meaning that next year you should be able to grab the newest gear for less.
The best Walmart Black Friday deals from last year
Last year's best Walmart Black Friday deals: TVs
Last year's best Walmart Black Friday deals: Home & Kitchen
Last year's best Walmart Black Friday deals: laptops & computing
Last year's best Walmart Black Friday deals: Headphones & audio
Last year's best Walmart Black Friday deals: smartwatches
Last year's best Walmart Black Friday deals: Gaming
Last year's best Walmart Black Friday camera deals
Last year's best Walmart Black Friday deals: Toys
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