Prime Day 2024 finally released its July dates, and with them come an avalanche of competing sales. Target is among the rival retailers to launch their summer sales with the return of Circle Week, which kicked off July 7 and runs through July 13. While other retailers require a paid membership to shop the deals, Target’s Circle membership is free and gains you full access to all the deals. Target claims this is their “biggest sale of the season”, so we’re locked in to see if that’s actually true, especially when it’s competing against the behemoth of Amazon.
The focus of Circle Week is deals for the whole family with markdowns on toys, kitchen, home, and food and beverage, however, there are loads of deals on tech, too.
When is Target Circle Week?
Target Circle Week started July 7 at 2 a.m. CT and runs through July 13 on Target.com. Target is bringing back deals of the day — some of which you can shop in-person, including a Starbucks Buy a Beverage, Get One 50% off (that’s coming July 11, btw.)
If you like to compare prices like us, these deals fall right before Prime Day, which runs July 16th and 17th.
Can you shop Target Circle Week without being a Target Circle member?
As the name implies, Circle Week is for Circle members. The good news? Unlike Prime or Walmart+ membership, Circle Membership is totally free. It’s more of a rewards program, however, members get to enjoy daily Circle deals and cash back bonuses. So if you’re not a member of any retailers’ membership program, Target Circle is the one to join — it quite literally costs nothing.
In addition to the base membership program, Target also offers Target Circle 360, a paid membership program that gets your orders to you faster. 360 members enjoy unlimited same-day delivery and free two-day shipping, similar to the delivery benefits of Amazon Prime.
Best deals to shop during Target Circle week
Target Circle Week spans every category from tech to home to toys. The deals are abundant, with markdowns on Apple iPads and Cuisinart air fryers. However, in addition to sale prices on products, there are opportunities to spend and save.
When Circle members spend $50 on home care products, they’ll receive a $15 Target gift card, and when they spend $40 on select products from Ulta Beauty at Target, they’ll receive a $10 gift card. Additionally, on video games, board games, books, and movies, when you buy two, you get one free.
Additionally, expect to see 50% off toys and up to 40% on kitchen and floor care tools. Here are the best deals during Target Circle Week.
Best tech deal
Why we like it
The iPad Mini is the ideal tablet for travelers. It’s the smallest model in Apple’s line-up, which makes it more compact, saving you space in your carry-on. With it’s 8.3-inch screen, it’s the best iPad for reading, as it has a more comfortable hand-feel. Plus, the anti-reflective coating makes it easier to read or watch your favorite shows in any environment. During Target Circle Week, the iPad Mini is down to $399.99, saving you $100 and 20% off.
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Best gaming deal
Why we like it
Before The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there was Breath of the Wild, widely regarded as one of the best games of all time. If you’ve yet to play, now is the time during Target Circle Week. For a limited time, get The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for $34.99, saving you $25. That’s a whopping 42% off.
Mashable Deals
This isn’t the only major gaming deal at Target. Select video games (as well as books, movies, board games, and toys) are buy two, get one free.
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Best kitchen deal
Why we like it
Combination air fryers and toaster ovens save you a lot of counter space, putting two devices into one. Plus, summer is the best time to bring an air fryer home, since it saves you from heating up the oven and therefore, your whole house. And in our opinion, Cuisinart makes the best mid-tier air fryer oven. The simple knob controls look sleek in the stainless steel front. It can fit up to 3 pounds of chicken wings and a whole roast chicken, and right now you can get all of that for $99.99. That’s $130 in savings for 56% off.
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Best home deal
Why we like it
A two-in-one robot vacuum and mop saves you bundles of time. Especially in the summertime when you’re bringing in dirt, sand, and grass underfoot, a robot vac will be there to sweep it up and then mop surfaces. The Shark Matrix 2-in-1 robot vacuum is the best affordable hybrid we’ve tested. It actually scrubs at floors with the attached water tank. Plus, it self-empties after its cleaning cycles. It’s already a budget-friendly option, but during Target Circle Week, it’s down to $399.99, giving you $300 off and 42% savings.
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Best toy deal
Why we like it
While kids can’t necessarily do yard work, you can keep them occupied while you improve the area. The Costway 12V Kids Ride-on Tractor totes your tots around the yard for endless fun. The included trailer lets kids load up the back with all their favorite toys — but maybe you can bribe them into bringing you some fresh lemonade while you’re in the garden. Normally $469.99, it’s down to $153.99. That knocks $316 off the price for 67% savings.
