Although Amazon didn't give us much to go off of in its October Prime Day announcement, Walmart has offered a sneak peek at some of the deals we can expect from the sale. You can check out the full press release from Walmart for all of the details.

Walmart's holiday specials include home and fashion deals under $5, and will offer existing staff the option to pick up additional hours.

The retailer announced plans for a massive sales event starting in October to kick off the holiday shopping season. According to a company news release, nearly 50% of consumers are starting their holiday shopping as early as August and September, so the company has decided to move its holiday sales to October.

Big news! The first Walmart Holiday Deals sale is officially set for this October. Learn more about the competing Prime Day sale now.

Starting October 8, shoppers can save big on tech, home goods and more to help you get an early start on seasonal shopping.

The retailer hopes to meet the demands of the 50% of its consumers who start shopping for the holidays as early as August and September.

Walmart is kicking off the holiday shopping season earlier than ever, unveiling its plans to help customers have a memorable holiday season with consistently low prices and a convenient experience no matter when,