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The deals we're shopping before October Prime Day

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Fox News Staff. (2026, October 1). The deals we're shopping before October Prime Day. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/deals/fox-news-deals-newsletter-october-1

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FOX News Deals highlights discounts ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Day on October 6th. This week, significant savings are available in categories like fashion, technology, and home essentials. Notable deals include Gloria Vanderbilt jeans at 50% off and an Acer charging station for Apple devices at a 40% discount. The article also features the Columbia women's Switchback IV jacket as the editor’s pick, reduced to $37.77 (46% off), highlighting its suitability for outdoor activities due to its weather-resistant qualities.
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The FOX News Deals team is curating weekly shopping guides ahead of October Prime Day, which begins on October 6. This week, they highlight discounts across fall fashion, tech, and home items. One standout deal is the Columbia women's Switchback IV jacket, available for $37.77, a 46% discount from its regular price. The team also recommends updating Apple chargers with an Acer charging station at a 40% discount, adding patriotic decor like an American flag doormat for just $18 (down from higher prices), and enhancing beauty routines with a Shark hair dryer priced 44% off.

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-- DEAL OF THE WEEK Editor’s Pick: Columbia women’s Switchback IV jacket: $37.77 (46% off) Why it’s worth it: It easily fits in your hiking or camping gear, and the hood stows away on nicer days.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-01
🔮 Welcome to your weekly shopping guide, curated by the FOX News Deals team FOX News deals may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our links. October Prime Day is less than a week away, but you don't have to wait until Oct. 6 to find a good deal.
2026-10-01 · Fox News
The deals we're shopping before October Prime Day · assertive framing

Claims (28 extracted, 1 hedged)

Welcome to your weekly shopping guide, curated by the FOX News Deals team FOX News deals may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our links. October Prime Day is less than a week away, but you don't have to wait until Oct. 6 to find a good deal. uncertain
you → welcome → deal
This week, we're seeing strong discounts across fall fashion, tech and home. asserted
we → see → fashion
The cotton-blend fabric has added stretch for a comfortable fit while helping the jeans hold their shape. asserted
jeans → add → shape
Prime Day is less than a week away — 12 things worth buying and the early deals to shop asserted
Day → buy → ?
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR We're just days away from Amazon's October Prime Day starting Oct. 6, so now’s the time to get your wish list ready. asserted
list → start → Oct.
We're watching prices on home, tech and fall essentials to find the deals worth shopping. asserted
deals → watch → home
-- DEAL OF THE WEEK Editor’s Pick: Columbia women’s Switchback IV jacket: $37.77 (46% off) Why it’s worth it: It easily fits in your hiking or camping gear, and the hood stows away on nicer days. asserted
hood → ’ → days
The Omni-Shield sheds rain and dries fast. asserted
Shield → shed → rain
-- WHAT WE BOUGHT Here are three items our team bought recently. asserted
team → buy → WHAT
I usually do my hair using the two-step Dyson Airwrap round brush and roller. asserted
I → do → brush
However, the Dyson Airsmooth seemed like a good alternative for days when I want to get ready in under 20 minutes." asserted
I → seem → minutes
The Anker Nano Smart Display charges really fast and has a display to show your battery percentage. asserted
Display → charge → percentage
I love that you can switch the charger into battery protection mode, which is designed to help protect it from overcharging or overheating when left plugged in overnight." asserted
which → love → overcharging
"We just celebrated my husband's 40th birthday. asserted
We → celebrate → birthday
He moved to Texas nearly 15 years ago, but now acts more Texan than I do. asserted
I → move → Texas
He said the leather feels soft and moves with your foot from the first wear." asserted
leather → say → wear
— Kelsey Ramírez, Production Editor -- EARLY OCTOBER PRIME DAY DEALS WE'RE WATCHING Bedsure heated blanket ($36.97) – now 46% off: asserted
WE'RE → we're → ?
Cozy up as temperatures drop with this electric throw. asserted
temperatures → cozy → throw
As the weather grows colder, start an indoor exercise routine with a walking pad. asserted
weather → grow → pad
Easily move it from room to room and tuck it away neatly when you're done. asserted
you → move → it
It can lay nearly flat to reach under furniture and has three modes: use as a crevice or pet tool in Eco mode, the straight vacuum head, and Turbo mode. asserted
It → lay → mode
Skechers men's Expected Avillo ($42) – now 44% off: he canvas upper gives them a polished casual look, while a memory foam insole adds cushioning. asserted
insole → give → cushioning
They are roomy, easy to slip on and machine washable. asserted
They → slip → ?
HP Everyday Slim laptop ($299.99) – now 61% off: Prime Day sales are the perfect time to upgrade your tech. asserted
sales → upgrade → tech
The listed original price is more than $750, but it's currently at a massive discount. asserted
it → list → discount
This HP laptop features 11 hours of video playback, a 720p HD camera and temporal noise reduction. asserted
laptop → feature → playback
-- TOP DEALS THIS WEEK Save up to 75% and take an additional 20% off when you buy two items. asserted
you → save → items
Select furniture sets start at $699. Up to 70% off all clearance clothing and gear. -- asserted
sets → start → clothing
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