Target early Black Friday deals – everything you need to know
Black Friday may not officially be until November 28, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start hunting for deals.
Target is now getting ahead of the trend and hosting its own early Black Friday sale. The retailer has also brought back daily deals and introduced new week-long deals for Target Circle members.
Read on to learn more.
What is a target circle?
Target Circle is the retail company’s loyalty program and features personalized offers, access to special offers (like the one below), and digital coupons.
The program has three different membership options.
- Target circle: Basic membership is free to join and features 1% back on all Target purchases, 5% off your birthday purchase, digital coupons, and Personalized bonus offers. All members get access to deals that are automatically applied at checkout, and you can also earn Target Circle Rewards, which can deliver additional savings.
- Target circle card: Target Circle cardholders can receive an additional 5% off purchases beyond Target Circle offers. You’ll also get longer returns, free two-day shipping on items purchased on Target’s website, and reduced membership fees for paid memberships.
- 360 target circle: This is the most premium membership option and costs $99 annually. Features include unlimited free same-day shipping and free two-day shipping where available.
Check Our guide to Target Circle to learn more about the program.
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Below is a list of all the deals you can expect from Target in the coming weeks.
Early Black Friday Sale
From November 7 to 9, Target will host an early Black Friday sale with thousands of deals up to 50% off select items.
Top deals include:
- Up to 50% off small appliances
- 50% off Threshold holiday sheets
- Up to 40% off technology
- 30% off selected toys
- 30% off clothes and shoes
- 30% off holiday trees and lights
You can check all transactions This.
Daily deals
Target brought back its Daily Deals offer on November 1st and will be running new deals every day through December 24th.
These deals are exclusive to Target Circle members (it’s free to join) and you can see current and upcoming deals at a glance This.
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 (November 9)
- 50% off sleeping pillows (November 10)
- 30% off children’s shoes (November 11)
- 25% off Our Generation toys (November 12)
Weekly offers
Along with Daily Deals, Target is also offering Weekly Deals. Launching this week, the new list of deals will be revealed every Sunday and will be available until the following Saturday.
The first week of deals starts November 3 and runs through Saturday, November 9. This week includes:
- Up to 50% off floor care services
- 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 decorations
- Up to 30% off baby items
- Headphones up to 50% off
- Up to 25% off TVs and Soundbars
You can check the transactions This.
Price match guaranteed
In addition to the above, Target is offering a price match guarantee from now until Christmas Eve.
This means that if you find an item priced lower than what Target offers, Target will match that price. The store will also price match select competitors within 14 days of purchase. So if the price drops after you buy something (within this time frame), you’ll be able to get some of your money back.
You can find more information about Target’s Holiday Price Match Guarantee This.
How to maximize your purchases
To get more out of your spending, consider using a cashback card like the ones listed below.
- Target circle card: Earn an extra 5% off every purchase every day, plus enjoy extended returns and free two-day shipping on most items from Target’s website.
- Citi Double Cash® Card (see exchange rates and fees): 2% back on all purchases (1% when you buy and 1% when you pay), no matter where you shop.
- Premium Visa: Earn 5% back on purchases on amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and Chase Travel℠, plus 2% back at gas stations, at restaurants and on local commute purchases ( including ride-hailing services) and 1% for all other service purchases.
- Chasing Freedom Flex®: Earn 5% back on quarterly rotating categories, up to $1,500 each quarter you activate. For additional cash back opportunities, get 3% back on food and pharmacy purchases and 1% back on all other purchases.
Bottom line
You don’t have to wait for Black Friday to save. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, Target has deals on everything from home decor to baby items, furniture, etc. Some deals change daily, while others More deals update weekly, so keep your eyes peeled for the latest sales.