Walmart Black Friday Ad: 2018 Online Sales, Hours, Deals, Map for Shopping Event Released

For years, people have lined up outside Walmart's doors on Black Friday hoping to score the best deals on the hottest ticket items. This year, Walmart is offering deals earlier than ever before and implementing new measures to make the start of the holiday shopping season easier for customers.

On Thursday, Walmart released its plans for Black Friday and in an email to Newsweek, the store said sales will start in store at 6 p.m. local time on Thanksgiving Day. However, customers who can't stand the wait any longer can shop Black Friday deals on Walmart.com as early as Wednesday, November 21, at 10 p.m. EST.

Ahead of the major sale event, Walmart added the Black Friday Store Maps to its mobile application, which offers customers an enhanced, color-coded map to help customers locate items easily.

"There really is no bigger or better day of the year than Black Friday; that's why we are pulling out all the stops to make it a great night for our customers," said Steve Bratspies, the chief merchandising officer of Walmart U.S, said in a press release. "We're more confident than ever that our customers will find incredible prices on everything on their holiday wish list at Walmart."

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A woman shops at Walmart near the Green Acres Mall on Black Friday on November 24, 2017, in Valley Stream, New York. Walmart's Black Friday deals for 2018 were released on Thursday. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

On Black Friday, customers will have access to deals in-store and online on products ranging from iPads to memory foam slippers. Some of the deals Walmart is offering include:

  • iPhone 6 on Straight Talk or Total Wireless: $99
  • iPad 6th Generation: $249 (Save $80)
  • Sony PS4 1TB Slim Spider-Man Bundle: $199
  • Google Home Hub: $99 (Save $50)
  • HP 15" Touch Notebook $259
  • Sharp / TCL 65" Class 4K Roku Smart TV: $398
  • Hisense 40" Class 1080p TV: $99
  • Pac-Man or Galaga Retro Arcade Machine: $249 (Save $50)
  • Xbox ONE S 1TB Minecraft Creators Bundle: $199
  • L.O.L. Surprise! Pearl Surprise or Outfit of the Day: $29.88
  • Ryan's World Giant Golden Egg: $34.82
  • Hatchimals Hatchibabies Foxfin: $34.88
  • Hover-1 Liberty Hoverboard: $99
  • 6V Ride-On (Variety): $98 (Save $51)
  • Select Kid's Bikes: $36 (Save $12-22)
  • Bose SoundSport Wireless Headphones: $99 (Save $50)
  • Shark Ion RV700 Vacuum: $179 (Save $90)
  • Instant Pot 8-Quart Pressure Cooker: $59 (Save $40)
  • Tasty 30-Pc. Cookware Set: $99 (includes a Google Home Mini)
  • Boys' and Girls' Character 2-Piece Sleep Set: $4.75
  • Signature by Levi's Memory Foam Slippers: $7 (Save $2.98).

Walmart noted that the deal on the Sharp / TCL 65" Class 4K Roku Smart TV could include various brands and models depending on the store the person visits. There will also be hundreds of other deals available in stores and online once the Black Friday sales officially start.

While some people don't mind waiting a few weeks for the holiday shopping frenzy, Walmart released 18 Black Friday deals on Thursday on its website to get people in the holiday spirit. Top deals, as identified by Walmart, include:

  • Sharp 55" Class 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TV: $299 (Save $200.99)
  • Lenovo Ideapad 330s 15.6" laptop: $349 (Save $30)
  • meShare 1080p Mini Cameras 2 Pack: $39.99 (Save $10)
  • Farberware Oil-Less Fryer: $39 (Save $10.99)
  • Lifetime Adjustable Portable Basketball Hoop: $129 (Save $27.18)

Other items currently listed at their Black Friday sale price on the website are a trampoline, ping pong table, a Samsung Galaxy tablet and a mini-fridge.

If you're a shopper who likes to score deals in person, Walmart told Newsweek that stores will be offering free cookies and coffee before the shopping extravaganza begins while supplies lasts.

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