Walmart
is kicking off back-to-college shopping with savings for customers
however they like to shop – in stores, online and through their mobile
devices. Starting Aug. 1, the retailer is releasing deals tailored to
college students looking for the top electronics, dorm décor and school
essentials.
Walmart’s rollbacks and special buys are timed to the start of sales tax
holidays in select states and at a time that data shows a spike in
customers shopping online for Back to School. Customers can get
additional savings online with 400 Cyber Monday deals available Aug. 4
for one day only.
“The combination of families stocking up on school supplies, college
students shopping for electronics and select state sales tax holidays
makes this one of the busiest times of the year for us,” said Steve
Bratspies, executive vice president, general merchandise for Walmart
U.S. “We know that customers are searching for ways to save as they
prepare for the fall. That’s why we’re making it easier for them to get
back to class for less with great deals available on Walmart.com and in
our stores.”
Rollbacks, Special Buys and Bundles In-Store and Online
Great deals beginning Aug. 1 include:
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Bundles that save customers even more, like a limited-time offer Dell
laptop bundle with a wireless mouse, one-year McAfee LiveSafe
Antivirus and a laptop sleeve for $399
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Low prices on electronics tailored to college students:
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Rollbacks on a Roku 1 Streaming Device to $39 (originally $48) and
an Apple iPad with Retina display for $349 (originally $399)
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Special buys including a Hisense 40” LED TV for $239, a Nextbook 8
tablet for $79, an RCA 10" Tablet with keyboard for $99 and a
Canon 2920 wireless printer for $39
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Gift cards and bonuses with certain popular items, like a free
Xbox Live one-year membership ($59.96 value) with the purchase of
an Xbox One console for $399 and a free $30 Walmart gift card with
the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy Ace Style for $149.88
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Rollbacks on college living items including a Mainstays Metal Arm
Futon for $99 (originally $124)
Blockbuster Walmart.com Deals Aug. 4
Walmart’s busiest days online for back-to-school shopping typically
happen during the first two weeks of August. That’s why on Monday, Aug.
4, Walmart is bringing back its popular Back-to-School Cyber Monday
savings event for students of all ages. Customers shopping Walmart.com
have the opportunity for big savings on more than 400 blockbuster
back-to-school deals in dorm décor, smartphones, tablets, laptops and
kids’ clothing and backpacks, while supplies last. Those deals bring an
average savings of 35 percent and on some items customers can even save
up to 60 percent.
“Last year we broke records with our first back-to-school Cyber Monday
event – it was our biggest Walmart.com sales day outside of the holiday
season and we’re making it even bigger this year with more than 30
percent additional back-to-school items at great prices,” said Kelly
Thompson, senior vice president of merchandising for Walmart.com.
“Customers who prefer to shop online or on their mobile devices can get
free delivery to more than 4,000 Walmart stores nationwide and directly
to their door for select purchases.”
Featured Cyber Monday deals include:
Electronics and Gadgets:
Apparel:
School Supplies:
Dorm Essentials:
* Prices available only for Monday, Aug. 4, 2014
Sales Tax Holiday Savings Online and In Store
Customers in the 16 states with sales tax holidays in late July and
early August can take advantage of zero or reduced sales tax on select
back-to-school items at Walmart stores. For ultimate convenience and
increased access to these savings, Walmart.com is participating in state
sales tax holidays where allowed by local law. More information about
state sales tax holidays is available at http://www.walmart.com/cp/Tax-Free/1106992.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save
money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online,
and through their mobile devices. Each week, more than 245 million
customers and members visit our almost 11,000 stores under 71 banners in
27 countries and ecommerce websites in 10 countries. With fiscal year
2014 sales of over $473 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million
associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in
sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity.
Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://corporate.walmart.com on
Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and
on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart.
Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com
and http://www.samsclub.com.
Copyright Business Wire 2014