Walmart Cooks Up Savings This July Fourth With Basket of Cookout Essentials for Eight, Priced Under $50

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Walmart announces a summer cookout basket for eight people priced under $50, aligning with its Every Day Low Prices strategy. This initiative is part of Walmart's broader effort to save customers over $1 billion in 2023, including $500 million in grocery savings in the last 90 days. The cookout basket, available online and in-store, includes items like hot dogs, ketchup, mustard, chips, drinks, and desserts. Walmart also highlights additional summer essentials such as grills, coolers, and pools. A major savings event, “Walmart Deals,” will run from July 8-11, offering discounts on various products, with Walmart+ members getting early access.

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• Walmart offers a cookout basket for eight people priced under $50, significantly below the national average of $90.
• Customers have saved over $1 billion at Walmart this year, including $500 million on grocery items in the last 90 days.
• Walmart’s “Walmart Deals” event from July 8-11 includes early access for Walmart+ members, providing substantial discounts on popular items.

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Retailer has saved customers over $1 billion this year

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- It’s officially summer and with the changing of the season comes warm weather, barbecues and time spent outdoors with friends and family. At Walmart, customers don’t have to worry about spending more to enjoy their favorite summertime gatherings with loved ones. Walmart is proud to offer its Every Day Low Prices all summer long, from the big celebrations like Fourth of July to all the little moments in between.

Walmart's summer cookout basket has essentials for 8 servings for under $50. Walmart offers Every Day Low Prices all summer long! (Photo: Business Wire)

This year, The National Retail Federation has reported that consumers are expected to spend an average of $90 on food items for Fourth of July celebrations. But at Walmart, customers can get all the essentials for a fantastic Fourth of July cookout for less. This holiday, Walmart is offering a full cookout basket for eight people priced at less than $50 – approximately $6 per person.

The summer cookout basket is just another way Walmart is saving customers money. The retailer has already saved customers more than a billion dollars on top of its Every Day Low Prices this year, including $500 million in savings on grocery items in the last 90 days.

Available now, customers can shop Walmart’s one-click summer cookout basket in store or online, featuring the most sought-after items including hot dogs, delectable sides like fresh sweet corn on the cob and ready-to-serve potato salad, as well as drinks and desserts including chocolate chip cookies, soda, juice and more.

The basket includes:

• Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners Hot Dogs, 10 ct Pack
• Wonder Bread Classic Hot Dog Buns, White Bread Hot Dog Buns, 8 Count
• Great Value Tomato Ketchup, 24 oz
• Great Value Yellow Mustard, 20 oz Squeeze Bottle
• Great Value Squeeze Sweet Relish, 10 fl oz Bottle
• Great Value Hot Dog Chili Sauce, 10.5 oz
• Bush's Original Baked Beans, Canned Beans, 28 oz Can
• Freshness Guaranteed Original Potato Salad, Ready to Serve, 32 oz (Refrigerated)
• Fresh Seedless Watermelon
• Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob, 4 Count Tray
• Lay's Classic Potato Chips Snack Chips, 8 oz.
• Pepsi Cola Soda Pop, 16.9 fl oz, 12 Pack Bottles
• Kool Aid Jammers Tropical Punch Kids Drink 0% Juice Box Pouches, 10 Ct Box, 6 fl oz Pouches
• Great Value Assorted Flavor Freedom Ice Pops, 19.8 fl oz, 12 Count (Frozen)
• Freshness Guaranteed Chocolate Chip Bakery Cookies, 14 oz, 10 Count

Walmart’s 18-item summer cookout basket is available for online order and pick-up or delivery as soon as same day. Customers can shop in store or visit www.Walmart.com/SummerCookoutSavings to purchase at their local Walmart through July 12.

And the savings don’t stop there. Walmart is the number one destination for all summertime essentials, including the most sought-after grills, griddles, coolers, pools and more. Customers can count on Walmart to consistently deliver Every Day Low Prices and affordable quality goods, so customers can get all the must-have for hosting a memorable barbecue and cookout this season. Some of this summer’s top finds include:

• Expert Grill 14.5'' Steel Portable Charcoal Grill ($14.97)
• Expert Grill 3 Burner Propane Gas Grill ($147.00)
• Blackstone Deluxe Stainless Steel 6-Piece Spatula Griddle Set ($29.97)
• Expert Grill ABS Pocket Digital Instant Read Meat Grilling Thermometer ($9.88)
• Ozark Trail 30 QT Rolling Hard Side Cooler, 42-Can Capacity ($29.88)
• Ozark Trail 15" Collapsible Stainless Steel Smokeless Wood-Burning Camp Fire Pit with Carry Bag ($97.00)
• Ozark Trail Glamp High Back Lounge Chair ($49.97)
• Ozark Trail 40 oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler Black ($14.97)
• Ozark Trail 18 oz Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler with Handle - Hot Pink ($9.98)
• Ozark Trail Kids Canopy Chair with Safety Lock (125 lb. Capacity), Red/Blue ($14.97)
• Coleman 316 Series 60QT Hard Chest Wheeled Cooler, Lakeside Blue (now $39.94; was $44.84)
• RTIC 20 Can Soft Pack Cooler, Leakproof Ice Chest Cooler with Waterproof Zipper, Blue/Grey (now $99.00; was $124.95)
• Packed Party 59” Round Soft-Sided Inflatable Pool (now $24.98, was $29.98)
• Bluescape 10’ x 30” Round Inflatable Above Ground Pool Set (now $68.00, was $88.00)
• Funsicle 15 ft Above Ground Frame Swimming Pool (now $198.00, was $248.00)
• Happy Hop Water Slide with Jumping Castle and Pool (now $229.00, was $298.00)

Customers can shop these items and more in-store and online for pick-up and same day delivery, as well as next- and two-day shipping, by www.Walmart.com/SummerGathering.

Spending more time with friends and family shouldn’t mean spending more money on the summertime essentials. That’s why, this summer and every season, Walmart is committed to helping customers save money so they can live better, from the big moments like Fourth of July, to every other day in between.

In fact, Walmart will hold its largest savings event ever, “Walmart Deals,” beginning July 8 at 5 p.m. ET through July 11 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Customers can shop thousands of deals on popular items from electronics, home, toys, travel, and more – including must-have items heading into the back-to-school season. Walmart+ members will have early access to shop the hottest deals of the season beginning at noon ET – five hours before anyone else.

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.

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Source: Walmart Inc.

FAQ

What is Walmart offering for the Fourth of July cookout?

Walmart is offering a summer cookout basket for eight people priced under $50, including essentials like hot dogs, sides, drinks, and desserts.

How much has Walmart saved customers in 2023?

Walmart has saved customers over $1 billion this year, with $500 million in grocery savings in the last 90 days.

When is the “Walmart Deals” event happening?

The “Walmart Deals” event will run from July 8 at 5 p.m. ET through July 11 at 11:59 p.m. ET, with early access for Walmart+ members.

What items are included in Walmart’s summer cookout basket?

The basket includes items like Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners, Wonder Bread Classic Hot Dog Buns, Great Value condiments, Bush's Original Baked Beans, Freshness Guaranteed potato salad, Lay's Classic Potato Chips, Pepsi, Kool Aid Jammers, Great Value Freedom Ice Pops, and Freshness Guaranteed Chocolate Chip Bakery Cookies.

Where can customers purchase Walmart’s cookout basket?

Customers can purchase the cookout basket in-store or online at www.Walmart.com/SummerCookoutSavings until July 12.