Black Friday Sale 2015 Walmart

Black Friday deals you can shop right now at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Nordstrom, Target, Kohl's and more

November 3, 2021 / 1:42 PM / Essentials

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Black Friday 2021 sales are on! Or, at least, the pre-Black Friday 2021 sales are on. Amazon kicked the 2021 holiday season off on with its Epic Deals sale, offering Black Friday-like pricing on a wide range of Alexa-powered gadgets, kitchenware, apparel, holiday decor and more, now through Christmas.

And now, it's Walmart's turn. The big-box retailer's early Black Friday sale, Deals for Days, starts Wednesday, Nov. 3.

Amazon and Walmart's early sales -- and the pre-Black Friday sales happening at major retailers across the country -- are good timing. There's an important reason to start your holiday shopping now, if you haven't already: California ports, which handle 40% of the nation's imports, are facing a record backlog of cargo ships, and the trucking industry is backlogged as well. That means you may not find the products you want as quickly as usual this holiday season -- if you can find them at all. Retailers from Best Buy to Nordstrom are expecting some stress related to port issues.

The cost to import goods is up too, so there's no guarantee that prices will get better as we approach the holiday shipping deadlines. If you see something that would make a great gift at a great price, a number of shipping and toy industry experts recommend you shop now -- or you might not get the item in time for Hanukkah or Christmas 2021.

Stores including Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Nordstrom, Amazon and more have deals on apparel, decor and electronics, among other categories. Here's what's on sale at these major retailers right now.

Walmart pre-Black Friday deals

Walmart's Black Friday sale kicks off early on Nov. 3, with deals on big screen Roku TVs, coffeemakers, toys and more.

TCL 55-inch 4K smart TV with Roku

This Roku-based smart TV with 4K resolution, a Walmart exclusive, offers voice control to find movies, change the channel and adjust the volume with the press of a single button. The home screen can also be personalized to display all your favorite streaming apps in the order you want them in. If you're wondering if it's a quality television, know this: It's currently got a 4.9 star rating with Walmart reviewers.

TCL 55-inch 4K smart TV with Roku, $228

Samsung Chromebook 4

Save $112 when you purchase this Samsung Chromebook during Walmart's Black Friday Deals for Days sale. This slim 11.6-inch device features 4 GB of memory, a full size keyboard and trackpad and voice control with Google Assistant. You may find better Chromebooks for sale this holiday season, but you'll be hard pressed to find another under $100.

Samsung Chromebook 4, $87 (regularly $284)

Roku Premiere 4K

Upgrade your screen experience for less: Roku is on sale during Deals for Days. With this remote and premium HDMI cable package you can stream movies and TV in HD, 4K and HDR. Roku Premiere works with most voice assistants.

Roku Premiere 4K, $20

Keurig K-compact single-serve coffee maker

Looking for a great gift for a coffee lover? This single-serve Keurig is on sale for almost half off during Walmart's Deals for Days event. The space-saving coffee maker can brew your favorite java, tea or hot cocoa in 6-, 8- and 10-ounce cup sizes. Again, you'll be hard pressed to find a new Keurig for a price as low as $35 this year.

Keurig K-Compact Single-Serve Coffee Maker, $35 (regularly $67)

Rock Crawler RC monster truck

New Bright 1:6 scale Hot Wheels Tiger Shark — Hot Wheels via Walmart

This remote-controlled, 23-inch long vehicle really puts the "monster" in monster truck. This massive toy features radio control, four wheel drive and an internal USB rechargeable battery.

New Bright 4WD 1:6 RC Rock Crawler, $45

Rainbow High dolls

You'll save $55 when you buy this six pack of Rainbow High dolls during Walmart's Deals for Days event. Instead of just one doll, you can take home Violet, Ruby, Sunny, Skyler, Poppy and Jade. Each doll comes dressed in their respective signature color. The kit includes a hair comb and a stand for each doll.

Rainbow High dolls, $64 (reduced from $119)

L.O.L. Surprise! Amazing Surprise 14 doll set

Walmart has early Black Friday deals on some the hottest toys of 2021, including L.O.L. Surprise! doll sets. This amazing surprise kit has over 70 little surprises to unbox, including 14 exclusive dolls two of which are L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. fashion dolls. The amazing surprise set also includes two fashion store play sets and maze boxes that can be put back together to create a cityscape.

L.O.L. Surprise! Amazing Surprise, $64

Luxe dual nozzle bidet attachment

Here's an unusually refreshing Black Friday deal: Walmart has a bidet on deep discount during Deals for Days. Their Luxe W85 model features a dual-nozzle, non-electric bidet attachment that uses fresh water to cleanse your intimate areas. The bidet has pressure control knobs for user preference as well as a hygienic nozzle guard gate for easy maintenance.

Luxe dual nozzle bidet attachment, $25

Champion women's jersey joggers

Champion women's jersey joggers are also on sale at Walmart now. You can get a pair for just $19 (reduced from $25).

Michael Kors women's watch

This Michael Kors Women's Pyper gold case black leather watch, originally $149, is now available for $92 at Walmart.

LOL Surprise Confetti Under Wraps dolls

LOL Surprise Confetti Under Wraps Re-released Doll with 15 Surprises — LOL Surprise dolls are hot items this holiday season. Walmart

If you have little ones around, you know how popular these doll-and-accessory-surprise unboxing balls can be. LOL Surprise Confetti Under Wraps dolls, now just $10 (reduced from $13), make great stocking stuffers.

Keurig K-Duo coffee maker with carafe brewing

Keurig K-Duo Essentials Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker — Walmart

Pod-based coffee brewers are convenient, but not always cost effective when you want to make a lot of coffee at once. The Keurig K-Duo ($79) offers the best of both worlds, with K-Cup-based and basket-and-carafe-style brewing options.

Best Buy pre-Black Friday deals

Best Buy has TVs, laptops, video games and more tech on sale.

Nest hub smart display with Google Assistant (2nd gen)

This Google device allows you to control your entire home from one screen. This second generation Nest hub is compatible with all Nest products and thousands of other compatible devices, including your TV. Use the touchscreen to dim the lights, play music in any room or use your voice to ask Google a question.

Nest hub smart display with Google Assistant (2nd gen), $50 (regularly $100)

Nest smart programmable wifi thermostat

This smart thermostat can be controlled from anywhere, as long as you have access to the Google Home app. It also comes in four different colors. Right now, you can buy one on sale for $30 off its regular price.

Nest smart programmable wifi thermostat, $100 (regularly $130)

The early Black Friday Google sale at Best Buy also includes:

Nest mini smart speaker, $25 (regularly $50)
Nest audio smart speaker, $60 (regularly $100)
Nest cam battery, $150 (regularly $180)
Nest doorbell battery, $130 (regularly $180)
Nest Mesh Wi-Fi (3 pack), $150 (regularly $200)

HyperX streamer starter pack

Equip your aspiring streamer, podcaster, TikToker or ASMRtist with these audio must-haves. The HyperX streamer starter pack comes with a SoloCast USB microphone that features a tap-to-mute function, multi-platform compatibility and a Cloud Core gaming headset with a detachable noise-cancelling microphone and 7.1 surround sound.

HyperX streamer starter pack, $80 (regularly $130)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

This Amazon Fire TV stick is 50% off right now at Best Buy. The device offers support for leading HDR formats, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos Audio and gives you access to the latest 4K content. Plus, you can control the device with the Alexa voice remote, which means no more toggling around to find what you're looking for.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, $25 (regularly $50)

Samsung 70-inch smart TV

This 2021 model features a crystal processor that lets you watch TV and movies in 4K ultra high definition. The smart TV can also access your favorite apps and streaming services right on its 70-inch screen, powered by Tizen OS. Buy one now for $150 off its regular listed price during Best Buy's early Black Friday sale.

Samsung 70-inch smart TV, $600 (regularly $750)

50" TCL Roku TV (Series 4)

The highly rated TCL Roku Series 4 TV is in a real sweet spot of quality and value.

TCL 50" 4K Roku TV Series 4, $360 (reduced from $450)

Amazon pre-Black Friday deals

Amazon's pre-Black Friday sale, featuring what the company is calling "epic deals," is on now. You can save big on Alexa-powered devices, toys, apparel, kitchenware, beauty and much more. Here's a sampling of what's on sale.

Apple AirPods Pro, $189 (reduced from $249)

Echo Show 5, $45 (reduced from $80)

Melissa & Doug Mine to Love wooden play bunk bed for dolls, $39 (reduced from $54)

The LOL Surprise! Movie Magic Studios set includes 12 dolls and more than 70 unboxing reveals, plus a green screen for kids to make movies. It's currently $38 off at Amazon.

Target pre-Black Friday deals

We're still counting down the days until Halloween, but the Target Holiday Shop is decking the halls with $5 decor deals, $20 wreath deals and more.

Here are more great deals you can shop at Target now.

Save up to 25% off TVs
Save up to 50% off headphones
Get a free 50 pack of darts when you buy any Nerf blaster

Target has Baby Yoda on sale as well -- save $3 on this cuddly 8-inch Baby Yoda plush right now.

Nordstrom pre-Black Friday deals

Nordstrom has markdowns on men's, women's and children's fashion, home and more.

Nike Men's Dri-Fit zip jacket, $45 (reduced from $75)

Nordstrom Snuggle Plush faux fur slipper, $15 (reduced from $29)

Pre-Black Friday deals at Kohl's now

Kohl's has plenty of deals on apparel, kitchen appliances, home goods and more. Right now, take an extra 20% off with promo code DEALS20 (through Nov. 4). And don't forget to redeem your saved up Kohl's Cash now through Nov. 10.

The Big One® Oversized Supersoft Plush Throw — Kohl's

The Big One oversized plush throw, $13 (regularly $27)

Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker, $200 (reduced from $230)

Women's Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda classic jeans, buy one get one 50% off (regularly $40)

GameStop pre-Black Friday deals

GameStop has deals on video games, gaming accessories, action figures and more.

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Razer Basilisk Ultimate Wireless gaming mouse with charging dock, $130 (reduced from $170)

Wayfair pre-Black Friday deals

Find furniture, small kitchen appliances, bedding and more reduced at Wayfair.

Magic Bullet

The Magic Bullet countertop blender, $39 (reduced from $57)

Mercury Row Imani square arm sleeper

This reviewer-loved velvet sofa bed has a 1950s feel. It transforms into a twin-size bed and is available in three colors, including this eye-catching green.

Mercury Row Imani square arm sleeper, $490 (reduced from $669)

Mercury Row cotton wall hanging

Choose from cream or gray in this cotton wall hanging with a tasseled bottom. Try using it as earthquake-proof artwork above a bed.

Mercury Row cotton wall hanging, $50 (reduced from $70)

Tucker Murphy Pet Nyberg specialty cat bed

It doesn't get much cuter than a cat in a hammock. This particular design won't look out of place with most décor.

Tucker Murphy Pet Nyberg specialty cat bed, $30 (reduced from $41)

Ulta pre-Black Friday deals

Find makeup, skincare, fragrances and more reduced at Ulta.

Prince U Got the Look vegan eyeshadow palette, $28 (regularly $55)