US retailers have begun their Labor Day promotions nearly a week before the 1 September holiday, rolling out some of the steepest markdowns of the back-to-school season. Amazon, Best Buy and Wayfair are leading the push, aiming to lock in consumer spending ahead of the long weekend. Wayfair is advertising price cuts of up to 70% on décor and appliances, while Forbes reports furniture deals reaching 75% at West Elm, Frontgate and CB2. Popular Mechanics highlights grill bargains of as much as 40%, and Tom’s Guide notes gaming-monitor prices that dip below $100. In electronics, Amazon has trimmed Apple’s AirPods 4 to $90, and Best Buy has lowered the 2025 M3 iPad Air to $449, a $150 discount. Retailers appear to be accelerating holiday promotions amid lingering tariff-related cost uncertainty, according to commentary in several deal round-ups. Most large chains—including Walmart, Target and major grocers—plan to operate normal hours on Labor Day, though Costco will close, azcentral reported. The early start and breadth of the offers suggest merchants are betting that aggressive pricing, combined with extended store hours and online flash deals, will keep shoppers engaged during what is typically one of the year’s quieter retail holidays.