We're officially in the midst of summer! And our list of things you should stock up on in July reflects the hot weather, Fourth of July sales, summer break coming to a close, and Amazon Prime Day.
The biggest sale every July is Amazon Prime Day, which happened on July 16 - 17, and the competing sales like Target Circle Week (July 7 - 13) and the Walmart Deals sale (July 8 - 11). Stock up in July on school supplies, Amazon devices, electronics, summer apparel, snacks, and more during these three sales in early and mid-July.
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First, these are THE sales you should shop in July each year.
Amazon Prime Day
Amazon’s Prime Day was July 16 – 17, 2024. It was a week later than we predicted, but we saw early Prime Day deals to start rolling out the week of July 8.
What to shop for: The best deals on Amazon devices like Ring and Kindle — along with homeware, clothing, and beauty. You’ll also see up to 30% off on popular brands like Apple, YETI, and iRobot.
Target Circle Week
Target Circle Week ran through 13, 2024. Unlike Amazon Prime Day, you didn't need a paid membership to shop Target’s sales, but you did need to be a member of Target Circle (it’s free!). As of April, all Target shoppers get all Target Circle deals without claiming in the app them before shopping. Plus, you'll still get the 5% Target Circle Card discount. Look for daily deals as well!
What to shop for: Toys at 50% off, back-to-school essentials, summer apparel, and up to 40% off top home brands like Keurig, KitchenAid, Ninja, Dyson, Shark, and Bissell. Shop all the best Target Circle Week Deals now.
Walmart Deals
If Amazon and Target are doing it, you better believe Walmart is getting in on the July sale action. Dubbed Walmart Deals in 2024, this summer sales event starts ran through July 11. You didn't need a Walmart+ membership for this sale, but paid members got access to the sale five hours earlier than the general public on July 8.
What to shop for: Back-to-school essentials, electronics, home items, toys, outdoor items, travel, and more, including deals on brands like Dyson, GE, Lego, and Nintendo.
We know where to shop, here’s what to buy in July.
Back-to-School Personal Care at Walgreens
Send your grad off to college with a stash of personal care for the whole year from Walgreens. At up to 77% off, these are definitely stock-up prices for these brands. Combine digital coupons with sale prices and rewards offers to get Dove Body Wash and Tresemme Hair Spray for as little as $2 or Axe Body Spray as low as $2.47.
Check out all of the deals at Walgreens this week to score stock-up pricing on Dove, Axe, Nexxus, and Tresemme products. Make sure you're signed up as a myWalgreens member to clip the digital coupons.
Electronics and Amazon Devices
As mentioned, you’ll see the best deals on Echo products, Fire Tablets, TV deals, cheap Beats Solo Wireless headphones, and more.
We’re already seeing some early Prime Day deals now that you can shop.
Ring Video Doorbell, $49.99 (reg. $99.99)
Blink Doorbell and Echo Pop Bundle, $34.99 (reg. $109.98)
Echo Show 5 Kids with Echo Glow, $64.99 (reg. $129.98)
Insignia 65-inch Smart Fire TV, $299.99 (reg. $449.99)
Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet, 16GB, $54.99 (reg. $109.99)
Tip: Believe it or not, Target sometimes has better prices on Amazon devices — especially if you have a Circle Card for the 5% discount. It’s a great idea to price compare these two stores during July sales.
School and Office Supplies
Back-to-school sales are in full effect throughout July and you’ll score the best deals at Target, Walmart, and Staples. Shop these sales early to make sure you check off your kid’s school supplies list.
Then, towards the end of the month, shop back-to-school clearance sales to get 70% - 80% off clearance at Target, Walmart, Walgreens, Hobby Lobby, and CVS.
Here are some back-to-school deals you can shop right now.
24-count 24-pack of Crayola Crayons, $12 (reg. $48.99)
Under Armour Backpack, $15.27 with code EXTRA15 (reg. $35)
Paper Mate 144-Count Cap Erasers, $6.93 (reg. $15.71)
We just updated our Back-to-School Stock Up Price List for 2024 and here’s a sneak peek of the prices you should be looking for.
Item | Goal Price |
|---|---|
2-Pocket Folder | $0.25 |
1-Inch Binder | $1.00 |
1-Subject Notebook | $0.25 |
5-Subject Notebook | $4.00 |
Generic Wood Pencils | $0.05 |
Bic Pens | $0.10 |
24-count Crayola Crayons | $0.50 |
Generic Backpacks | $5.00 |
Name Brand Backpacks | At least 50% off |
Large and Small Appliances
Along with the Big Three, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, and Macy’s also have big sales in July.
Home Depot and Lowe’s have been known to offer up to $750 off major appliances like refrigerators, microwaves, and stoves. They also often offer free appliance delivery with a minimum spend, usually around $299. Watch for these deals to appear mid-month when many of the other summer sales begin.
We expect you’ll see special financing offers through these summer appliance sales. And we predict that Macy’s will drop some of their small Ninja appliances to current year price-lows — we’re talking Black Friday level deals.
4th of July Decor, Apparel, and Fireworks
Beginning July 5, start browsing for deals on red, white, and blue everything. Target usually starts at 30% off immediately after the holiday. You’ll get 50% off by mid-week and if anything is left on the week of July 7, you could get 70% - 90% off.
Walmart follows a similar Fourth of July clearance schedule, but if you want to start shopping clearance early, Hobby Lobby already has their Fourth of July goods marked down by 40%. We predict you’ll see closer to 60% off when we hit July 1.
Shop early to get your hands on popular clearance items and shop later to get the biggest discounts.
Summer Apparel for the Family
With back-to-school deals hitting shelves, summer apparel (swimwear, sandals, tanks, shorts) will be getting the clearance treatment this month.
You’ll find lots of deals on summer clothes in the Black Friday in July sales. Target will likely have women’s tees for $3, dresses under $10, and swim options for the family starting at $5. Cat & Jack kids’ clothes will be marked down by 30% during Target Circle Week.
We’re watching for the return of Time and Tru dresses in every color at Walmart for $5 or less. If you see these prices this month, grab ’em because you won’t see them again until next year.
O-Cedar® Cleaning Supplies
If you’ve been eyeing it for a while, right now is the perfect time to buy the O-Cedar® EasyWring™ Spin Mop & Bucket System with 2 EXTRA refills, that alone are more than a $15 value. Plus, it's $6 off at BJ’s through Aug. 12. The system comes with the mop, bucket, and a refill, AND you get two extra refills.
You'll get the savings whether you’re shopping online or in-store. Be sure to clip the digital coupon when you add the mop to your cart at BJs.com. The discount will automatically apply at the checkout register, if you’re buying at the warehouse.
Snacks and Summer Meals
Although back-to-school typically makes us think of pencils and school uniforms, we also see some stellar deals on easy-to-grab snacks and packed lunch essentials. Amazon is your go-to for the best cheap snack deals. Shop Prime Day and get 30% - 50% off top snack brands like Planters, Frito-Lay, PopCorners, CELSIUS, and Quaker.
You'll also find July 4th deals at the grocery store. Here are some stock up prices on deals if you're hosting a barbecue on a budget for your Fourth of July celebration:
5 Starry Soda 12-Packs, $9.98 (reg. $49.95) at Kroger
Wonder Hot Dog Buns, 8 ct, $2.47 at Walmart
Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs, 8 ct, $2.50 at Walmart
Lay's Chips, $1.99 (reg. $4.39) at Kroger
A few other freebies or things to buy in July.
Fourth of July Food Deals — July 4
From sit-down restaurants to fast-food joints, plenty of businesses celebrate with Fourth of July Food Deals and Freebies — offering free and cheap desserts, drinks, and sides. Wear red, white, and blue to Krispy Kreme on July 4 to get a free Original Glazed doughnut. Other deals include Dunkin’, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, and more.
National Fried Chicken Day — July 6
Restaurants like bb.q Chicken, Bonchon, Buffalo Wild Wings, Church’s Chicken, KFC, Popeyes, Royal Farms, and Taco John’s participate in National Fried Chicken Day with discounts.
Free Slurpee Day — July 11
Free Slurpee Day is an annual event celebrated by 7-Eleven convenience stores on, July 11. Participating 7-Elevens give customers a free small Slurpee drink when they come into the store. Members of the free 7-Eleven Rewards program get a coupon for another free Slurpee in the days leading up to 7/11.
National French Fry Day — July 12
Restaurants offer free fries in for their rewards app members or with purchase. Look for Free Fry Day deals from McDonald’s, Wendy’s, White Castle, and more.
National Hot Dog Day — July 17
National Hot Dog Day falls on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Celebrate with deals from Sonic, Nathan’s Famous, and even Love’s Travel Stops with cheap or free hot dogs.
National Ice Cream Day — July 21
National Ice Cream Day is happening on Sunday, July 21 and you’ll see ice cream deals from your favorite dessert chains like Baskin Robbins and Cold Stone, but also check the frozen section at your local grocery store for even more ice cream savings.
National Chicken Wing Day — July 29
This is a KCL favorite! Chains like Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop, and Zaxby’s participate in the celebration that is National Chicken Wing Day. Watch for free wings, deep discounts, or even BOGO deals.
Wait until August for...
We typically see Labor Day sales in August with deep discounts on the following:
Dorm decor
Fall mums
Outdoor power equipment
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