Free NewsletterTarget, Amazon going head-to-head on summer sales extravaganzas
Jennifer Marks //Editor in Chief//June 2, 2026
Target, Amazon going head-to-head on summer sales extravaganzas
Jennifer Marks //Editor in Chief//June 2, 2026
New York – Target’s Circle Deal Days and Amazon’s Prime Day will overlap this next month, each offering specials on dorm living and Back-to-School.
Both events will run from June 23-26 with special discounts across multiple categories for conumers enrolled in the retailers’ membership programs. Early access begins June 22 for members of Target Circle 360, the retailer‘s paid membership tier.
Target‘s top 4-day deals in home include:
- Up to 45% off select kitchen items including Cuisinart, Keurig and Ninja
- Up to 45% off select floorcare including Bissell, Hooverand Sharper Image
- 40% off back-to-school and college essentials including Casluana and Threshold bedding and bath items
Amazon is promoting deals on summer fashion trends, patio furniture, outdoor entertaining, Korean beauty products, fresh groceries and back-to-school basics. New deals will drop as often as every five minutes during select periods throughout the event.
For those heading off to college, Prime members can save up to 40% on essentials from Amazon Basics branded items including pots and pans sets, dinnerware, toaster ovens, electric kettles, desk chairs, and bedframes.
