Most Halloween candy is still sitting uneaten, but retailers such as Walmart have already begun kicking off their Christmas promotions in hopes of surviving harsh holiday conditions.
Bargain-basement deals are already emerging — a month earlier than usual — as stores race to claim a share of what is forecast to be a lukewarm shopping season.
Walmart launched a slate of online offers Friday, including 36 percent savings on a JVC 42-inch LED television and 51 percent savings on a 10-inch Xelio tablet. The retailer said the $299 and $49 price tags, respectively, were the lowest it’s ever offered for those products.
To sweeten the deal, Walmart said it was offering its most expansive free-shipping program. Orders over $50, including 99 percent of items on , are eligible.
Also Friday, launched its Black Friday Deals Store. In an unprecedented move, the e-commerce giant is running two Deals of the Day each day through Dec. 22.
