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Best Buy launches third-party marketplace as it looks for sales drivers
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Labor Day is just around the corner, and retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target are gearing up for the holiday weekend. Some retailers have already started rolling out early deals. From TVs and laptops to appliances and headphones, you don't have to wait until the holiday weekend to score big savings. CNET's shopping experts are tracking the best offers leading up to Labor Day and will keep updating our picks so you can grab the top bargains before they sell out. Best Labor Day tech deals Tech usually gets some of the best discounts during sales, and the Labor Day sales this year are no different. Whether you've been looking to get some back-to-school electronics for your kid or just replace your old beat-up tech around the house, our Labor Day picks will have something for you. We've picked the best tech deals from top brands like Apple and Samsung, with some great discounts on tablets and other electronics across the big retailers. Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M4 laptop: $799 Apple products are often on the expensive side but this Labor Day deal at Amazon will save you $200 off the latest 13-inch MacBook Air. This model comes equipped with Apple's M4 chip, 16GB RAM and 256GB of storage space. It's also one of our favorite laptops right now. Details Save $200 $799 at Amazon Close Anker 20W USB-C iPhone 15 charger (2-pack): $13 Anker's excellent USB-C charger combo will let you top off your iPhone at fast speeds. The pack includes everything you need to get started, including fast charging USB-C cables. The two-pack enables you to keep a charger at home and one at the office. Better still, the charger has both USB-A and USB-C ports which lets you use it with an array of new or old accessories. Details Save $6 $13 at Amazon Close Apple iPad 11-inch (10th generation): $299 Apple's 10th-gen iPad packs enough power for everyday multimedia consumption and casual browsing, making it a great affordable choice. There's ample performance here for casual gamers, and the iPad fits seamlessly within the Apple ecosystem, making it a great addition if you're already using Apple products. Details Save $50 $199 at Amazon Close More of the best deals in tech: Best Labor Day mattress deals If you've been looking to get a new mattress, the Labor Day sales are a pretty good time to get them. Now that the holiday is over, your time is running out. Major bed brands are running discounts on some of the best mattresses you can buy. Many of these discounts are available during other sales, but they're still pretty substantial. So if you've got a mattress that needs replacements, you can grab one from the deals we've listed below, or head over to our more extensive list of the best Labor Day mattress deals you can get right now. Nectar mattresses We love Nectar mattresses at CNET, and this Labor Day, there are some truly incredible savings to be had. The memory foam offer excellent comfort with a firm back for better support. With some of the lowest off-season prices we've seen, you can snag a queen all-foam mattress for as low as $649. Meanwhile, a hybrid construction can be had for $799. Details Save up to 50% See at Nectar Close Saatva Saatva is celebrating the end of summer by offering the opportunity to save. This includes savings of up to $625 on your favorite mattress, including up to $375 on the Classic and up to $525 on the Solaire. Details Save up to $625 See at Saatva Close More Labor Day mattress deals: Best Labor Day home deals If you've set out with the goal of home improvement on a budget, there's nothing quite like getting some smart home accessories to add a bit of convenience to your home. Whether it's smart speakers, smart lights that you can control remotely, or security camera systems that will secure your home and loved ones, we've got the top remaining Labor Day smart home deals below, from top retailers including Amazon and Best Buy. iFanze 300W portable power station: $160 Whether you're ending your summer with a Labor Day camping trip or just want to be prepared in case of an emergency, a portable power station is essential in keeping not just electronic devices powered but medical devices powered as well. Keep in mind this model does not come with a solar panel. Details Save $480 $140 at Walmart Close Blink Video Doorbell: $40 The Blink Video Doorbell is a great affordable option. It gives you head-to-toe coverage in full HD so you can see everything going on outside your door. And the field of view is 135 degrees, not bad at all. The battery runs for up to two years at a time, so you won't have to worry about replacing it for a good while. Plus it features two-way voice communications so you can talk to whoever's at the door. Details Save $30 $40 at Amazon $60 at Best Buy Close Shark Navigator Lift-Away vacuum: $140 The Shark Navigator Lift-Away vacuum has Advanced Swivel Steering so you can get around your furniture and the corners and even includes extended reach so you can get all the way up to your ceilings. The vacuum is sealed so all the dust, dirt and germs stay inside it. If you have furry friends, it does a great job of cleaning up pet fur, especially if you use the included pet power brush. It also comes with a dusting brush and a crevice tool. Details Save $50 $140 at Amazon $240 at Walmart Close More Labor Day home deals: More Labor Day deals from CNET CNET is always covering a wide array of deals on tech products and much more. Start with the hottest sales and discounts on the CNET Deals page and sign up for the CNET Deals Text to get daily deals sent straight to your phone. Need gift ideas for birthdays, anniversaries and other events? Our gift guide includes a huge range of suggestions for every occasion. Best Labor Day retailer sales Amazon: One of the biggest online retailers is going all-in on the Labor Day discounts with significant savings on tech, home appliances, and smart home equipment. Walmart: Save big on appliances like televisions, refrigerators, laptops, and more over at Walmart's early Labor Day sale. The Home Depot: Eyeing home improvement tools? Home Depot has the best discounts on tools, appliances, and even grills. Casper: If you've been on the lookout for a new mattress, Casper is offering 35% off its entire range. In fact, there's a 30% discount across the website so you might want to take a look even if you're not in the market for a new mattress. Best Buy: Shop incredible Labor Day deals on laptops, headphones, televisions and more. Which Labor Day sales are the best? There are plenty of competing Labor Day sales and deciding which is best for you to shop will depend on what you're hoping to buy. Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart are generally good starting points if tech and smart home purchases are on your mind with stores like Lowe's, Home Depot and Overstock being the places to begin your hunt for home and garden products. Don't rule out more niche retailers like B&H Photo, Dell, HP and GameStop, though, if their Labor Day promotions suit your needs. You can also shop direct at your favorite brands for Labor Day deals. When do Labor Day sales start? Labor Day 2025 falls on Monday, Sept. 1, but not all sales begin and end on that date. Many sales are already starting to go live, espeically for mattresses. Other retailers are starting to drop prices as well but we expect to see Labor Day sales officially kick off a few days ebfore the holiday. We also expect sales to extend through the week post-Labor Day. We'll be monitoring sales so you can nab the most savings this year. Should I wait for Black Friday sales? Labor Day sales offer some of the best savings at this time of year, sitting nicely between Memorial Day sales and Black Friday. If you need something now, particularly furniture or yard equipment, Labor Day is a great time to buy, with end-of-summer pricing applying to a lot of those types of products. Black Friday is the biggest sale of the year, though, and if you can afford to wait the extra couple of months you could potentially get more for your money. That being said, rumors abound of a second Prime Day sale or "Prime Early Access Sale" slated for October, which could kick off the holiday shopping season much earlier and may mean even less time between Labor Day and fall sales. How do I make the most of Labor Day sales? Before diving into Labor Day sales, the best thing to do is to narrow down exactly what is on your shopping list this year. That way, you can identify the best retailers to start your search and avoid being distracted by the thousands of deals that will bombard you as you explore the many different Labor Day sales out there. The CNET Deals team will keep you up to date on all of the best deals this Labor Day and beyond, so be sure to follow the team on Twitter and sign up for the CNET Deals newsletter.
