Some long-term deal between Apple and Walmart may very well be true. (I highly doubt it) I just know that Costco isn't getting any more of these. I suspect that Best Buy isn't either.I keep getting told you'll be able to get these for $699 at Walmart in perpetuity and probably on a sale there also, at some point
So...there's that
(if one actually believes that it's a long term play between Apple & Walmart and not just inventory clearing)
Apple contracts with vendors for them to produce x number of units. (guaranteed amounts in exchange for rockbottom costs) If consumer sales are less than projected, they need to find a way to sell the shortfall of units. So even though the M1 Macbook Air is discontinued, they may still be producing new units to fulfill those contracts... and subsequently move them out at clearance prices. How long this will go on depends upon how many units still need to be produced and sold. (If my hypothesis is correct)
If anyone is interested in one, today would be a good day to get one if they have a Costco nearby.