Everything You Need To Know About Target Deal Days

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July is set to be a busy month full of savings, as aside from Amazon Prime Day, Target Deal Days will kick off! The latter is a three-day event with deals that rival Amazon's famous sale, but before shopping Target’s Deal Days, there are a few things you’ll want to know in order to help maximize your savings and reduce unnecessary spending. Avoid shopper’s guilt and continue reading to get the full scoop on the sale event straight from the retailer.

Target Deal Days will take place July 11 through 13, online at Target.com and in-app. We highly encourage you to download the Target app and sign up for Target Circle, the retailer’s free reward program. Even if you’re not a devout Target customer, these two tips can unlock savings you’re otherwise missing out on.

Unlike competing events, Target Deal Days does not require a membership or Red Card to be eligible to shop savings. In fact, shoppers do not technically need to wait for the three-day sale to take advantage of door buster-like deals. Through the Target app, customers can view the Deal of the Day, which features a new daily offer on select brands and products inventory-wide.

Delivery options will also be available to guests who shop the online and in-app only sale. Same day delivery on eligible orders through Shipt membership, curbside and in-store pick up, in addition to standard shipping, can be selected at check out. Click here to learn more about Target’s delivery options and pick-up information.

Deal Days savings will be site-wide, giving you access to Target’s massive and trendy inventory for less. The retailer has shared what customers can expect deep discounts on during the event:

• Spend $50 on food and beverage, get a $10 Target GiftCard with same-day services
• Save up to $70 on Apple products
• Up to 50% off select top tech and headphones
• 25% off beauty
• Up to 30% off home items
• 50% off select apparel and accessories for the family
• Up to 50% off hundreds of toys
• Up to 40% off kitchen appliances
• Up to 35% off floor care products
• 5% off Target Gift Cards at Target.com.

One of the key offers included in the promotion is a 5% discount on Target gift cards that are purchased online through the retailer. The offer is eligible for gift cards up to $500. This is not only a great opportunity to stock up on gifts for upcoming birthdays, bridal and baby showers, but can be utilized for future purchases when savings may not be available.

Target has recognized that sometimes you are unable to make purchases even when prices are lower than ever, which is why buy now, pay later options Sezzle and Affirm are available to customers who prefer more flexibility at checkout.

No self-proclaimed savvy shopper would dare miss out on the opportunity to earn rewards on purchases. Although signing up for the free Target Circle program is not required to shop, it’s an opportunity to be rewarded for your spending. Plus, members can enjoy extra savings that can be stacked with clearance inventory and manufacturer offers to maximize savings.

Target Circle not only delivers customized savings offers exclusive to your shopping habits and favorite brands directly to your phone, but turns purchases into a chance to support local nonprofits and/or community programs in your area. Each month, Target Circle members can cast their vote of support to an organization featured in the app. From there, Target gives back by splitting a donation between all featured charities based on voting results, which ensures that all featured charities receive support. You can check out current charities and view past results that include donation amounts down to the penny for full transparency.

In addition to being able to download deals directly to your account, Circle now allows you to connect the reward program to Ultamate Rewards, Ulta Beauty’s free reward program. This comes as Target and Ulta combine forces to give guests a one-of-a-kind shopping experience at two beloved retailers. Ulta Beauty at Target is available to shop in-store at select retailers, online at Target.com and in-app.