Smart shoppers are gearing up for the biggest shopping event of the year: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year, the excitement kicks off early with the first Black Friday Week beginning today, on Monday,

Walmart is celebrating Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year with three separate sales events. While the first event has already begun, the company announced plans for the second Black Friday event and Cyber Monday on Monday.

Walmart revealed more details about its second "Black Friday Deals" sale Monday that starts online on Nov. 25. Why it matters: The world's largest retailer's sale is starting four days after Amazon launches its Black Friday sale Thursday,