Prep for the holidays with the best fall sales happening this October - USA Today

Fall shopping season is officially underway, and some of the year's biggest sales are arriving before Black Friday. Retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target and more are rolling out major discounts on everything from TVs and laptops to home essentials, fashion and holiday gifts.

If you're looking to get ahead of holiday shopping or simply score a great deal, these are the biggest fall savings events worth adding to your calendar this October.

Amazon's Prime-exclusive October shopping event returns with major savings across electronics, home goods, kitchen essentials, beauty products and holiday gift favorites.

Target's answer to Prime Day includes deep discounts for Target Circle members.

Shop Target Circle Deal Days if you're looking for toys, household essentials and holiday décor.

Walmart is kicking off its October savings event a day before Amazon and Target.

Shop Walmart's October deals event you're looking for TVs, laptops and home upgrades.

QVC consistently features limited-time markdowns on home, beauty and seasonal essentials, including current early Black Friday deals (yes, really).

Metro by T-Mobile offer: Get one line of unlimited 5G service for $25 per month with AutoPay plus a five-year price guarantee.

If you need a new phone, you can also get the new Samsung Galaxy A37 for free when you sign up for Metro's $40-per-month plan, giving you more than $450 in value.

Warehouse memberships can quickly pay for themselves through fuel savings, grocery discounts and member-exclusive pricing. Groupon's offers can make joining even more affordable, especially for first-time members.

Shop Groupon's deals on warehouse clubs if you're looking for savings on groceries and household staples or bulk shopping for the holidays.

Looking to simplify weeknight dinners this fall? New customers have until September 30 to score 10 free meals and a free Mini Caraway Fry Pan valued at $115 with a qualifying subscription.

Bath & Body Works is a go-to destination for shoppers stocking up on candles, body care and seasonal fragrances. The retailer frequently runs buy-more-save-more promotions and limited-time discounts on customer favorites.

Whether you're preparing your home for the holiday entertaining season or tackling a long-overdue room refresh, Wayfair's fall deals can deliver up to 72% off across furniture and décor categories.

Samsung offers regular discounts on Galaxy smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and TVs during fall shopping events.

Luxury fashion can be expensive, which is why many shoppers wait for Nordstrom's seasonal discounts to stock up on wardrobe staples, beauty products and gift-worthy finds.

Known for its distinctive Courtly Check patterns and collectible home décor, MacKenzie-Childs is a favorite among shoppers looking for statement-making pieces for the holiday season.

Anthropologie's sale section is often packed with additional markdowns on fashion, home décor and unique gift ideas.

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