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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 18
Amazon, Retailers Launch 31 Early Summer Deals Ahead of June 23 Sale
Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Jun 18

Amazon, Retailers Launch 31 Early Summer Deals Ahead of June 23 Sale

3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 18

Summary

  • 31 early deals went live before Amazon’s annual summer sale starts June 23, with discounts spanning tech, home, travel, kitchen, sleep and beauty products.
  • Amazon and rival retailers cut prices in advance of the event, and the curated list says very few Amazon offers require a Prime subscription.
  • Discounts reach as high as 60%, including Gap sweatpant jeans at 60% off, Caraway’s cookware bundle at 48% off and Shark’s FlexStyle at 43% off.
  • Highlighted offers include AirPods Pro 3 at $160.55, a Levoit tower fan at $54.95 and a Helix Dusk mattress at $799, framing early summer as a key bargain window before Prime Day-style promotions intensify.

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