You can still get a Walmart Plus membership for 50% off and snag exclusive access to Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale

The summer sale season is here. Plus, with Prime Day (and concurrent sales) kicking off next week, there's no better time to scour the internet for deals, discounts, and top savings at every retailer as they compete for your cash. 

Also: The best Prime Day deals live now 

Perhaps the best thing about Prime Day season is that other major retailers are looking to cash in on the shopping palooza, offering similar or better offerings on top products -- and even membership opportunities. Right now, Walmart is discounting its Walmart+ membership program by 50%, ahead of its Walmart Deals event, which kicks off on July 7 for Walmart+ members. Walmart's summer deals event is competing with Prime Day, which starts on July 8 for Prime members. 

Also: What is Walmart+ and how does it compare to Amazon Prime?

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