Don’t miss the best last-chance summer sales before July 4 weekend

• Major retailers are offering summer sales despite Prime Day and Target Circle Deals ending.
• Best Buy is holding a 4th of July appliance sale with discounts up to 45%.
• Walmart, QVC, Blenders Eyewear, and Sam's Club are also hosting significant sales events.

With Prime Day and the Target Circle Deal Days savings events both behind us, you might think the summer sales are gone, but that's far from the truth. There are several must-shop summer sales happening at major retailers this week.

You can find discounts on everything from clothing and accessories to outdoor tools and home appliances ahead of the July 4th weekend shopping events. Best Buy has launched a major appliance sale, while the Walmart Deals event ends tonight, plus our readers are loving more seasonal sales like QVC's Christmas in July event. Check out a few of our favorites below.

The best summer sales to shop this week

Below, we’ve highlighted the best June sales happening right now—and what’s actually worth adding to your cart.

1. Best Buy 4th of July appliance sale with up to 45% off

If you’re planning a major home upgrade, Best Buy’s 4th of July appliance sale is one of the biggest opportunities of the month.

Right now, the retailer is offering up to 45% off major appliances with free delivery, making it an ideal time to invest in:

• Refrigerators
• Washers and dryers
• Dishwashers
• Major appliances with free and fast delivery

These are rare, deep discounts on big-ticket items, and they’re arriving weeks ahead of typical holiday pricing. Best Buy is clearly leaning into early summer demand—and competing aggressively with other retailers.

2. Walmart Deals event ends tonight, June 28

Today is your last chance to save! Walmart is offering 50% off its Walmart+ membership, dropping the price to $49 per year (normally $98). Members get early access to Walmart’s June deals event ending Sunday, June 28, providing a head start on any deals that might be available at competing retailers, including discounts on categories like:

• TVs and electronics
• Toys and outdoor play
• Clothing and beauty
• Patio and garden

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3. QVC's Christmas in July sale

The QVC Christmas in July sale just went live early, in June. The annual event offers discounts on holiday decor, artificial trees, festive ornaments, lighting and giftable finds, giving shoppers a rare chance to score Christmas-worthy savings months in advance. New to QVC? Use code WELCOME20 to save $20 on your first order of $40 or more.

Bethlehem Lights Set of 2 Indoor/Outdoor 3-in-1 LED 3.5-Foot Mini Trees

These versatile mini LED trees from Bethlehem Lights are a holiday decorating MVP. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, they offer multiple lighting functions so you can switch up your display with ease.

Place them on a porch, entryway or flank a fireplace for an instant festive upgrade. Save 31% at QVC

4. Blenders Eyewear

Blenders Eyewear is hosting a massive summer sale with 40% off sitewide. On top of the savings per pair, if your order is more than $60, you will also get free shipping! Whether you're shopping for the always classic Aviator styles or picking up some bold Deion Sanders-approved styles for game day, now is the time to do it.

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5. Sam's Club membership deal

As part of its July 4 Savings event, Sam’s Club is running a limited-time promotion that lowers the cost of a Club membership to $15 for the first year. The applies to new members and according to the terms on Sam’s Club’s join page, it excludes renewals, current members and some recent former members.

This limited-time Sam's Club offer is one of the easiest ways to stretch your budget this summer, especially if you’ve got backyard barbecues, road trips or bulk grocery runs on the horizon.

Sam's Club Membership

After raising membership fees in May, Sam’s Club is offering a limited-time deal that cuts the cost to $15 for new members through July 5. Sign up for Sam's Club for $15

Why are there so many summer sales going on?

Retailers use June to clear inventory, stay competitive during Prime Day and drive early summer spending. With shoppers prepping for travel, home upgrades and outdoor living, brands launch aggressive deals early—making summer one of the most competitive pricing windows of the year.

What should I buy during summer sales?

These are the categories we're seeing the deepest discounts on so far:

• Appliances (especially during 4th of July events)
• Robot vacuums and smart cleaning tech
• Outdoor gear and patio furniture
• TVs and home upgrades

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