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Let’s talk about Belk Black Friday in July. Because let’s face it — Amazon isn’t the only sheriff in town anymore. And Belk’s deals are worth an honorable mention.

Because of all the Amazon Prime Day buzz, tons of stores started dropping their own mid-summer deals to compete with the retail giant. Belk was actually an early adopter, starting their Black Friday in July sale back in 2016.

While the July discounts are similar to the November Black Friday deals, the main difference is seasonality. You won’t find summer dresses, sandals, and swimsuits in November. And you won’t find Christmas decor, boots, and outwear in July. So it takes a little strategizing to know what to buy and when.

I’ll show you the main differences between Belk Black Friday in July and their November Black Friday sale, plus fill you in on which deals to shop in one sale versus the other.

Here’s what you need to know about saving money at Belk for Black Friday in July 2023:

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Belk Black Friday in July is a limited-time sale that runs during Amazon Prime Day.

A Belk store front

Belk may have started their Black Friday in July sale because of Amazon, but we aren’t complaining. Some deals in July are even better than they are in November, though the deals tend to differ by seasonality.

Belk Black Friday in July happens at the same time as Amazon Prime Day, it but usually starts a week or so before. You’ll find discounts on clothing, luggage, bedding, cookware, small appliances, and more both online and in stores at Belk.

 

You can expect the Black Friday in July sale to start the first week of the month.

An 80% off Clearance sign affixed to a clothing rack at Belk.

While Prime Day doesn’t usually start until mid-July, Belk dropped their Black Friday in July sale early last year, on July 6. Deals ran for six days and ended on July 11 — smack in the middle of Amazon’s biggest sale (July 12 – 13, 2022).

Amazon’s Prime Day dates aren’t confirmed for 2023 yet, but if the pattern sticks, you can expect Belk to drop deals about six days before Amazon.

 

The main difference between Belk Black Friday in July and their regular Black Friday sale is seasonality.

A Belk employee handing a bag to a customer at the checkout counter.

Honestly, Belk Black Friday in July is a lot like their Black Friday sale in November. There are a few minor differences, like the fact that the November sale is a few days longer, and more categories get price drops. But as far as deals go, the discounts are essentially the same on cookware, small appliances, luggage, fine jewelry, and other top categories.

The biggest difference is that you’ll find discounts on summer items in July and winter items in November.

For example, Belk had a bunch of deals on beach towels, swimsuits, dresses, shorts, and sandals in their July sale. But in November, those discounts went to holiday decor, boots, flannels, outerwear, and pajamas for the family.

 

Buy bedding and summer fashion from Belk during the July sale.

A person's hand holding up a Belk bag in front of a Belk store.

The biggest wins from the last Black Friday in July sale were summer fashion and accessories! Belk had great deals like:

Bedding and sheets were also cheaper during Belk’s July sale. Biltmore Egyptian Cotton Sheets started at $49.99. But in November, the same sheets were $20 more. Comforters, duvets, and blankets started at $19.99 in July, while November prices started at $34.99.

 

Buy Christmas decor, toys, beauty products, handbags, and winter fashion from Belk during the November sale.

There were a few main deals we saw in November that weren’t available in July. Those were:

Aside from that, Belk discounted a dozen more niche and brand-specific categories in November. All the summer deals from July got replaced with winter deals in November, making it a great time to stock up on holiday decor, boots, coats, sweaters, and denim. Some of the best deals we saw last November were women’s boots from $19.99, men’s flannels from $11.99, and up to 70% off sleepwear for the family.

 

Belk Black Friday in July vs. November: What to Buy and When