# Planning sale shopping

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Prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Monday by comparing exact items, announced offers and checkout totals.

By ShopBack Discover editorial team (https://discover.shopback.com/authors). Published: 2026-10-09. Last updated: 2026-10-27.

Prepare an exact shopping list before a sale. An event name does not establish that an item costs less.

## Start on ShopBack

Open the store page on ShopBack before you buy. Each page shows the live Cashback rate and the full terms.

- [Walmart on ShopBack](https://www.shopback.com/walmart)
- [Target on ShopBack](https://www.shopback.com/target)

## Frequently asked questions

### What big sales are coming up this year?

Use Walmart’s and Target’s official announcements for upcoming retail events and their confirmed dates. Compare the exact products you need, including delivery and return conditions; a familiar sale name does not guarantee the lowest price.

### What should I do before buying online on Black Friday?

Before Black Friday, make a list of exact models, set a budget and check delivery, return and warranty terms. Compare the final checkout total rather than an advertised saving. For an eligible purchase, start from the merchant's US ShopBack page and check its exclusions before shopping.

### Is buying online cheaper than in store?

Online is not always cheaper than buying in store. Compare the same item, delivery or pickup charges and return terms, and count only offers you qualify for. ShopBack eligibility applies to the specific listed shopping route, not every purchase from that retailer.

### What are the best Black Friday 2026 deals at big-box stores?

Compare the specific offers available when you are ready to buy. Compare an announced offer for the exact model against alternatives, including delivery and warranty, before calling it a good deal. Do not budget for an unannounced promotion.

### Cyber Monday 2026: which deals are worth it?

A Cyber Monday offer is worthwhile only if the final total and terms suit a purchase you already need. Check the official retailer announcement and avoid assuming the event offers the lowest price.

## Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these primary sources on 2026-10-27.

- [Official www.shopback.com reference](https://www.shopback.com/walmart), accessed 2026-10-27
- [Official www.shopback.com reference](https://www.shopback.com/target), accessed 2026-10-27
- [Official www.target.com reference](https://www.target.com/), accessed 2026-10-27
- [Official www.walmart.com reference](https://www.walmart.com/), accessed 2026-10-27

Written and maintained by the ShopBack Discover editorial team. Editorial policy: https://discover.shopback.com/editorial-policy.