Whether you're looking for some essentials or just need an excuse to shop, you're in luck: Multiple brands are offering special summer deals throughout the month.

A number of popular retailers, including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Nordstrom and more are offering days or a week of sales in July, with plenty of promotions and special deals for customers to take advantage of.

Companies are offering top-rated items across all categories, from electronics to home items, at discount rates, and many retailers offer price-matching services.

Ready to start shopping? Here's what to know about the brands offering days or a week of special deals in July.

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Amazon Prime Days

Dates: Amazon Prime Day will be on Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17.

Where to shop: Amazon Prime Day is exclusive to Amazon. A standard Prime Membership will run you $14.99 a month, or $139 for a one-year subscription. You can also get a discounted subscription if you're a student or qualify for government assistance.

Top deals: Early Prime Day deals include everything from kitchen items to grill accessories, Apple AirPods and countertop nugget ice makers.

Target Circle Week

Dates: Target Circle Week runs July 7-13. A few months ago, the retailer had its first-ever Target Circle Week in April

Where to shop: You'll need to be a member of Target Circle, Target's free-to-join loyalty program. You can join during Circle Week, but you can also sign up online. Deals start going live on July 7 at 3 a.m. ET/midnight PT on Target.com and in the Target app, then in the retailer's nearly 2,000 stores when they open that day.

Top deals: Target says Circle Week will be its "biggest sale of the season," and deals promised include 30% off select backpacks, 40% off kitchen items and 50% off select toys.

Walmart Deals

Dates: Walmart Deals runs July 8-11.

Where to shop: Walmart will offer select deals on its website and app as part of the promotion, which the retailer calls its "largest savings ever ever." Walmart+ members will be able to access the savings ahead of the general public on July 8. Members of the rewards program will be able to start shopping the deals at noon ET while nonmembers will have access at 5 p.m. ET.

Top deals: Back-to-school items will be included in the list of deals available to shoppers, as well as TVs, fitness equipment, toys, travel items and more.

Sam's Club July Super Savings Event

Dates: The Sam's Club July Super Savings Event runs July 5-11. Plus members get access starting July 3 through 10:59 p.m. CT July 4. Special tech savings will be available July 9-10.

Where to shop: Super Savings is online only.

Top deals: The event features deals on a variety of items, from appliances to electronics and gifts, beauty and accessories and furniture and home décor.

Kohl's Summer Cyber Deals

Dates: Kohl's Summer Cyber Deals runs July 8-11, and shoppers can take 25% off items or 30% off if using a Kohl's Card July 16-17.

Where to shop: The four-day savings event will be available for customers in stores and online. Customers enrolled in Kohl's Rewards will earn double rewards and get free shipping on all online order. Shoppers will also earn $10 Kohl's Cash for ever $50 spent on qualifying merchandise.

Top deals: Expect savings on home, apparel, beauty, footwear, accessories, swimwear, outdoor patio and more. Kohl's entire assortment will be up to 60% off, with hundreds of items available for under $20.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Dates: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale runs July 15-Aug. 5. Nordy Club loyalty cardmembers can shop the early access sale beginning July 11, or even earlier depending on loyalty status.

Where to shop: Customers can shop the Anniversary Sale in stores, online and on the Nordstrom app. Participating Nordstrom stores will offer a variety of special events throughout the sale, from trunk shows to shopping parties.

Top deals: More than 50 new brands are participating in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year. Shoppers can also expect sales in beauty, back-to-school, apparel and shoes and accessories and home.

Contributing: Mike Snider and James Powel, USA TODAY.