Target is offering a ton of great deals ahead of Black Friday: Here's everything you need to know
It might not officially be Black Friday until Nov. 28, but that doesn't mean you can't get a head start on the deal hunting.
Target is currently getting ahead of the curve and holding its own early Black Friday sale. The retailer has also brought back its daily deals and introduced new weeklong deals for Target Circle members.
Read on to find out more.
What is Target Circle?
Target Circle is the retail company's loyalty program and features personalized offers, access to special deals (like the one below) and digital coupons.
The program has three different membership options.
- Target Circle: The basic membership is free to join, and it features 1% cash back on all Target purchases, 5% off purchases on your birthday, digital coupons and personalized bonus offers. All members receive access to automatic deals that are applied at checkout, and you can also earn Target Circle Rewards, which can bring additional savings.
- Target Circle Card: Target Circle Card holders can get an additional 5% off purchases in addition to Target Circle deals. You'll also have longer to return items, free two-day shipping for items bought on Target's website and a reduced membership fee for the paid membership.
- Target Circle 360: This is the most premium membership option, and it costs $99 annually. Features include unlimited free same-day delivery and free two-day shipping where applicable.
Check out our guide to Target Circle to learn more about the program.
The information for the Target Circle card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Here's a run-through of all the deals you can expect from Target in the coming weeks.
Early Black Friday sale
From Nov. 7 to 9, Target is holding an early Black Friday sale that features thousands of deals with up to 50% off select items.
Top offers include:
- Up to 50% off small appliances
- 50% off Threshold holiday sheets
- Up to 40% off tech
- 30% off select toys
- 30% off clothing and shoes
- 30% off holiday trees and lights
You can check out all the deals here.
Daily Deals
Target brought back its Daily Deals offering Nov. 1 and will be running fresh deals every day until Dec. 24.
The deals are exclusive to Target Circle members (which is free to join), and you can get a snapshot of the current and upcoming deals here.
Today's deals include $150 off unlocked Google Pixel 9 5G smartphones, 15% off select gift cards and up to 50% off fitness items.
In the coming days, you can expect to save on the following items:
- 30% off select furniture (Nov. 9)
- 50% off bed pillows (Nov. 10)
- 30% off kids shoes and slippers (Nov. 11)
- 25% off Our Generation toys (Nov. 12)
Weekly Deals
Along with its Daily Deals, Target is also offering Weekly Deals. Launched this week, the new line-up of offers will be revealed every Sunday and will be available until the following Saturday.
The first week of deals began Nov. 3 and runs through Saturday, Nov. 9. It includes:
- Up to 50% off floor care
- Buy one, get one 50% off select toy brands, including Our Generation, Vtech, Play-Doh, Mega and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Up to 30% off select home decor
- Up to 30% off baby gear
- Up to 50% off headphones
- Up to 25% off TVs and Soundbars
You can check out the deals here.
Price match guarantee
In addition to the above, Target will offer a price match guarantee from now through Christmas Eve.
This means that if you find an item with a lower price than what Target offers, Target will match the price. The store will also match select competitors' pricing within 14 days of purchase. So, if a price drops after you've bought something (within this time frame), you'll be able to get some money back.
More information about Target's Holiday Price Match Guarantee can be found here.
How to maximize your purchases
To get more from your spending, consider using a cash-back card like the ones listed below.
- Target Circle Card: Earn an extra 5% off every purchase every day, plus enjoy an extended return window and free two-day shipping on most items from Target's website.
- Citi Double Cash® Card (see rates and fees): Earn 2% back on all purchases (1% as you buy and 1% as you pay), no matter where you shop.
- Prime Visa (see rates and fees): Earn 5% back on amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and Chase Travel℠ purchases, plus 2% back at gas stations, at restaurants and on local commuting purchases (including ride-hailing services) and 1% on all other purchases.
- Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees): Earn 5% back on quarterly rotating categories, on up to $1,500 each quarter you activate. For more cash back opportunities, earn 3% back on dining and drugstore purchases and 1% back on all other purchases.
The information for the Prime Visa has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Bottom line
You don't have to wait for Black Friday for savings. Whether you are shopping for yourself or someone else, Target has deals on everything from home decor to baby gear, furniture and more. Some deals change daily, while others update weekly, so keep your eyes peeled for the newest sales.
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