Amazon Prime Day sales fall short, retail industry faces disappointing end-to-year: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Amazon Prime Day sales fall short, retail industry faces disappointing end-to-year: Report

Live Mint  

Amazon.com Inc. crowed over this week’s Prime Day sales, boasting that the two-day discount promotion “outpaced" last year’s event. But independent data from credit card transaction data provider Facteus paint a much more muted sales picture, with Amazon making slight gains and the broader retail industry falling behind. The Prime Day event that concluded Wednesday, a sequel to Amazon’s big sales promotion in July, is being closely scrutinized for signs of how the retail industry will fare during the holidays. Prime Day has morphed into a sector-wide bonanza, with retailers from Walmart Inc. to Macy’s Inc. running competing events in both summer and fall.

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Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best post-sale deals to shop now
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best post-sale deals to shop now

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Best post-Amazon Prime Day deals in the UK: Maybelline lash sensational sky high …

Best laptop deals in the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Best laptop deals in the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale

The Independent  

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When is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days? October 2024 dates, early deals and everything you need to know ahead of the retailer's second sale event of the year
3 months, 1 week ago

When is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days? October 2024 dates, early deals and everything you need to know ahead of the retailer's second sale event of the year

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. For more details, ahead you'll find everything you need to know about the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024 sale, including dates, the best deals to expect, savings from last year, and early deals live now handpicked by our shopping experts. Amazon has officially announced that Prime Big Deal Days 2024 will return on October …

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2024 ends at midnight today: Explore deals and discounts you cannot miss on all categories
5 months ago

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2024 ends at midnight today: Explore deals and discounts you cannot miss on all categories

Hindustan Times  

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2024 is officially here at midnight tonight! The best deals and discounts at the Amazon Prime Day Sale 2024. More options you can explore: Top deals to explore if you love Apple products Top deals to explore if the Dyson products are on your wishlist Top deals on perfumes Top deals on watches Amazon Prime Day …

Amazon says this year’s Prime Day was its biggest ever
5 months ago

Amazon says this year’s Prime Day was its biggest ever

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Amazon saw record sales for Prime Day this week as Prime members purchased more items than ever before, the company announced Thursday. The Seattle e-commerce giant, which does not disclose how much it earns during the popular discount event, also said “millions” of customers joined Prime in the past three weeks to take advantage of the discount …

Amazon Prime Day 2024 expected to be biggest ever: Amazon executive
5 months, 1 week ago

Amazon Prime Day 2024 expected to be biggest ever: Amazon executive

Hindustan Times  

Customers trust Amazon and Amazon Prime because of the reliability of deliveries, speed, and a great returns experience, said Akshay Sahi, Director and Head of Amazon Prime, Delivery and Returns Experiences, according to a report by the Indian Express. To fulfill the huge amount of orders expected on Prime Day 2024, Amazon expanded its logistics network What will happens on …

Amazon Prime Day 2024 | Amazon expects smartphones, electronic gadgets, and home appliances to be the biggest categories
5 months, 1 week ago

Amazon Prime Day 2024 | Amazon expects smartphones, electronic gadgets, and home appliances to be the biggest categories

The Hindu  

Amazon Prime Day, which starts on July 20, is a two-day member only event where only paid subscribers can access deals and launches on the ecommerce site. “We have great deals across multiple categories from home appliances to electronics, smartphones, laptops, and everything you can possibly imagine,” said Abhinav Agarwal, Director and Head of Prime, Amazon India told The Hindu. …

Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
5 months, 1 week ago

Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams. But phishing attempts increase amid the heavy spending seen during significant sales events, whether it’s Black Friday or Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau. Amazon’s Knapp has said that with artificial intelligence “starting to leak in,” the scams targeting e-commerce …

Amazon Prime Day deals are almost here. Should you take advantage of them?
5 months, 1 week ago

Amazon Prime Day deals are almost here. Should you take advantage of them?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — It’s summertime, and the bargains seem easy at a time when many consumer prices are high. The company said last year’s event resulted in the “single largest sales day” in the company’s history, with customers purchasing more than 375 million items. But the New York Times-owned product review website Wirecutter published an article this month saying most …

Why the Run-Up to Prime Day Is the Worst Time to Shop on Amazon
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the Run-Up to Prime Day Is the Worst Time to Shop on Amazon

Wired  

As product experts, a large part of our job here at WIRED is to help you get the best products at the best prices. That includes helping you find great deals during massive sales events like Black Friday and, of course, Amazon Prime Day. Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers tend to jack up pricing on all sorts of products …

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2024 announced: Check dates, bank offers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2024 announced: Check dates, bank offers

India TV News  

Amazon has announced dates for its biggest sale event of the year. Amazon Prime Day 2024 will start in the third week of July. Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale date Amazon announced that the eighth edition of its popular Amazon Prime Day Sale will begin at 12:00AM on Saturday, July 20, and end at 11:59PM on July 21. Amazon Prime …

Is Amazon Prime Day REALLY worth it? MailOnline's shopping experts have been writing about it for years - here's what they really think
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Amazon Prime Day REALLY worth it? MailOnline's shopping experts have been writing about it for years - here's what they really think

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. But amidst the hype and anticipation, one question remains: Is Amazon Prime Day genuinely worth it, or should you wait for Black Friday sales later this year instead? Is Amazon Prime Day genuinely worth it, or should you wait for Black Friday sales later in the year instead? Our editor's buying advice MailOnline Commerce Publisher …

Amazon Prime Day 2024: All you need to know about the BIGGEST deal event of the year - from sale dates to best early offers
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Amazon Prime Day 2024: All you need to know about the BIGGEST deal event of the year - from sale dates to best early offers

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. For more details, ahead you'll find everything you need to know about the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale, including dates, the best deals to expect, savings from last year, and early deals live now handpicked by our shopping experts. How to sign up for Amazon Prime Prime Day is Amazon's exclusive event for Prime members, …

Amazon Prime Fall Sale: Customers opt for budget-friendly buys than premium items
1 year, 2 months ago

Amazon Prime Fall Sale: Customers opt for budget-friendly buys than premium items

Live Mint  

Amazon.com Inc.'s Prime subscriber fall sale began on Tuesday, with price-conscious shoppers primarily focusing on purchasing budget-friendly kitchen gadgets and clothing, rather than making extravagant purchases on high-value items, reported Bloomberg. According to Adobe Inc, online sales in the United States for November and December are expected to increase by 4.8 percent to reach $222 billion, surpassing last year's 3.5 …

Small Businesses To Shop During October Prime Day
1 year, 2 months ago

Small Businesses To Shop During October Prime Day

Huff Post  

Prices change quickly on Prime Day and our team is working to keep stories as up-to-date as possible. Keep checking back for all of our top picks, plus Prime Day deals from our friends at BuzzFeed. Yet, it may surprise you to know that you can find a number of high-quality, unique items from small businesses on Amazon. If you’re …

Retail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that consumers are still spending freely
1 year, 4 months ago

Retail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that consumers are still spending freely

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Americans increased their purchases at retailers last month – for clothing, dining out, online goods and other areas – in a sign that solid consumer spending is still powering a resilient U.S. economy. Analysts noted that spending on Amazon Prime Day, the online juggernaut’s big two-day sales event that took place earlier last month, also helped boost …

Consumers keep spending freely, powering a resilient economy
1 year, 4 months ago

Consumers keep spending freely, powering a resilient economy

LA Times  

Items are displayed in a boutique along Tennyson Street in Denver. Americans increased their purchases at retailers last month — for clothing, dining out, online goods and other items — in a sign that solid consumer spending is still powering a resilient U.S. economy. Analysts noted that spending on Amazon Prime Day, the online juggernaut’s big two-day sales event that …

Amazon said it had its biggest Prime day event ever this year
1 year, 5 months ago

Amazon said it had its biggest Prime day event ever this year

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Amazon said Thursday it had its biggest Prime day event ever this year. But Amazon touted 375 million items that it says were purchased worldwide by Prime members, who pay $14.99 per month or $139 per year, for different perks including faster shipping. It also said sales growth for independent sellers on Amazon outpaced the company’s retail …

Amazon Prime Day sale! These are the most popular discounts today
1 year, 5 months ago

Amazon Prime Day sale! These are the most popular discounts today

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. As the second day of Amazon Prime Day 2023 begins, shoppers around are thrilled with the incredible deals and discounts that have been on offer. With such incredible savings available, it's no wonder that Amazon Prime Day has become one of the most popular shopping events of the year. Popular Prime Day deals: Oral-B Vitality …

Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know
1 year, 5 months ago

Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know

NPR  

Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know Enlarge this image toggle caption Steven Senne/AP Steven Senne/AP It's Prime Day: Amazon's annual sale will run Tuesday and Wednesday, offering discounts on everything from hair dryers to paper towels. Not all deals are good deals Even though Prime Day is a great time to buy a lot of …

Amazon’s holiday sales event sees lower sales, group says
2 years, 2 months ago

Amazon’s holiday sales event sees lower sales, group says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Amazon said Thursday its Prime members ordered more than 100 million items during a sales event this week that analysts are expecting to be a bellwether for the holiday shopping season. According to the data group Numerator, which tracked roughly 44,670 orders during the sale, the average order size clocked in at $46.68, $13 less than what …

Amazon to hold holiday shopping event in October
2 years, 2 months ago

Amazon to hold holiday shopping event in October

Associated Press  

Amazon said Monday that next month it will hold a second Prime Day-like shopping event, making it the latest major retailer to offer holiday deals earlier this year to entice cautious consumers struggling with tighter budgets. The “Prime Early Access Sale” follows Amazon’s annual Prime Day in July. “And the best way to do that is, rather than having little …

A second Prime sale shows Amazon is nervous about the economy too
2 years, 2 months ago

A second Prime sale shows Amazon is nervous about the economy too

LA Times  

Dubbed Prime Early Access Sale, the promotion is similar to Prime Day that is held in July. E-commerce giant Amazon announced plans Monday for “a new two-day global shopping event” exclusive to members of its Prime loyalty program. “It is absolutely good news for consumers,” said Mark Mathews, vice president for research, development and industry analysis for the National Retail …

Post Pandemic, More People From Small Towns Want To Shop Online Now: Amazon India’s Akshay Sahi To News18
2 years, 5 months ago

Post Pandemic, More People From Small Towns Want To Shop Online Now: Amazon India’s Akshay Sahi To News18

News 18  

Amazon is hosting its annual Prime Day sale in India on July 23 and 24 and while the e-commerce giant is readying itself for big sale days battle, what’s interesting is that the craze for online shopping and participating in such sales have extended across India. Akshay Sahi, Director, Prime and Delivery Experience, Amazon India in an interaction with News18 …

Amazon Prime Day comes amid slowdown in online sales growth
2 years, 5 months ago

Amazon Prime Day comes amid slowdown in online sales growth

Associated Press  

Amazon is heading into its annual Prime Day sales event on Tuesday much differently than how it entered the pandemic. Amazon doesn’t disclose Prime Day results, though research firm Insider Intelligence suggests sales could climb to about $12.5 billion in global sales — or 17% over last year -- in part because of the event’s mid-July timing, which compared to …

Amazon Prime Day: What consumers are buying
2 years, 5 months ago

Amazon Prime Day: What consumers are buying

Associated Press  

Amazon will be offering discounts on a variety of items during its two-day Prime Day shopping event that began Tuesday. The company doesn’t disclose total Prime Day sales, though research firm Insider Intelligence suggests sales could climb to about $7.76 billion in the U.S. alone — or 16.8% over last year. This year, the firm projects global sales growth on …

The best Amazon Prime Day deals for 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

The best Amazon Prime Day deals for 2022

Daily Mail  

Amazon Australia's highly anticipated Prime Day shopping sale has officially launched online - offering more than 100,000 products at a discounted price. Top big name brands include Apple, Bosch, Garmin, GHD, Lego, Nintendo, Samsung, North Face and Bosch are featured in the event, along with local Australian brands Nakie, Orbitkey, and Doggie Balm Co. Those who don't have an Amazon …

How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day
2 years, 5 months ago

How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day

Wired  

Amazon Prime Day is arguably one of the most confusing shopping holidays in existence: It’s not even a “day,” as the event spans 48 hours; it includes some great deals—Amazon promises “millions of deals”—but the displayed discounts are often misleading; and while it’s advertised as a members-only event, some deals are available to people who don’t subscribe to Prime. Featured …

Amazon Prime Day Sale Paused in India Due to Raging COVID-19 Pandemic
3 years, 7 months ago

Amazon Prime Day Sale Paused in India Due to Raging COVID-19 Pandemic

News 18  

Amazon India has paused its annual Prime Day sale in India, a company spokeswoman said on Friday, as the country battles a severe second wave of coronavirus infections that is taking thousands of lives every day. Alongside India, Amazon has postponed the Amazon Prime Day sale in Canada, according to the CNBC report. Amazon has confirmed the development and has …

US retailers witness Cyber Monday as biggest online shopping dayin history cv19
4 years ago

US retailers witness Cyber Monday as biggest online shopping dayin history cv19

Hindustan Times  

Cyber Monday is on track to bring in a record of as much as $12.7 billion in online sales, according to latest industry estimates, surpassing Black Friday’s digital numbers as US retailers reached the last leg of an extended holiday selling season caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Cyber Monday turns out to be biggest online shopping day in US history …

Prime Day, peak season and the pandemic: Amazon warehouse workers brace for the months ahead
4 years, 2 months ago

Prime Day, peak season and the pandemic: Amazon warehouse workers brace for the months ahead

CNN  

CNN Business — Amazon is gearing up for one of its largest shopping events of the year, which is set to begin Tuesday. Following basic Covid-19 virus precautions, such as maintaining six feet of social distancing, can prove increasingly difficult in certain parts of Amazon ’s facilities as more workers are on-site and as the volume of packages increases, six …

All Of The Best Prime Day 2020 Deals We've Seen So Far
4 years, 2 months ago

All Of The Best Prime Day 2020 Deals We've Seen So Far

Huff Post  

This year, Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Wednesday, Oct. 14, and there are more deals than ever to dig through — more a million, in fact. There are also more alternative Prime Day sales going on to compete with the self-made “shopping holiday” for those who don’t want to spend their cash at Amazon. From deals at …

Black-Owned Businesses On Amazon To Support During Prime Day
4 years, 2 months ago

Black-Owned Businesses On Amazon To Support During Prime Day

Huff Post  

HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. This year’s Prime Day finally officially kicked off on Oct. 13 and ends Oct. 14. Even other big box retailers such as Target and Walmart have started to hold their own sales right around Prime Day. If you’re scrolling through Prime Day this year, you can buy …

Amazon Prime Day Sale: Offers on Smartphones, Smart TVs, Gaming Consoles and More
4 years, 4 months ago

Amazon Prime Day Sale: Offers on Smartphones, Smart TVs, Gaming Consoles and More

News 18  

The Amazon Prime Day sale is making a comeback this August. The 2020 edition of the Amazon Prime Day sale is scheduled for August 6 and 7 where you can expect a variety of discounts and deals on smartphones, smart TVs, laptops, gaming consoles and a bunch of other consumer electronics. Smartphones This is obviously the most popular category and …

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