Get a holiday head start with offers and discounts

It's almost time for Target Circle Week at Target.

The retailer's seasonal shopping event, Target Circle Week, returns October 6-12 and, according to Target, features the largest holiday assortment ever – 50% more new items than last year.

Earlier this year, Target hosted Target Circle Week in April, followed by summer Target Circle Week in July. The event, October 6-12, signals an acceleration of the pre-holiday shopping season, which includes Amazon Prime Day in October (date not yet announced).

More than half of Target's holiday assortment is exclusive, the retailer says. Among the upcoming holiday items are: many toys for under $20 and Wondershop holiday items for $10 or less, thousands of holiday gifts for under $5 and festive clothing and accessories starting at $5.