Amazon, Walmart Launch Deals

Amazon scheduled its October Prime Big Deal Days as a two-day sale on Oct. 6–7, with discounts on technology, clothing and household goods. Walmart launched its competing Deals & More fall sale on Oct. 5, with discounts running through Oct. 11 on technology, appliances, clothing and kitchen goods. Amazon’s fall event is meant partly to pull holiday shopping earlier, and most offers are for Prime members. Walmart’s sale is open to all shoppers, while Walmart+ members get added benefits. Amazon had already cut some prices before the start, with one NBC roundup listing more than 63 deals. Deal roundups said selections would expand during the event.