Amazon touts 'biggest ever' Prime Day as U.S. online sales surge to $12.7 billion
Publishing timestamp: 2023-07-13 13:17:11
Summary
U.S. online sales during Amazon's Prime Day promotion increased by 6.1% to $12.7 billion. Amazon reported selling over 375 million items, making it their "biggest ever" Prime Day. Home goods, fashion, and beauty were popular categories. Despite falling short of expectations, the results indicate strong consumer spending during the event.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/13/amazon-prime-day-more-than-375-million-items-sold.html