Robotaxi Race Accelerates, Prime Day Boom, TikTok Sales Surge, Digital Passport Power Update - This week in Amazon & eCommerce - Jul 16

Amazon is in the Autonomous Taxi Race…

1. Amazon Ramps Up Robotaxi Race with Zoox Expansion: Amazon is accelerating its entry into the robotaxi race with plans to manufacture up to 10,000 autonomous vehicles annually at a new 220,000-square-foot Zoox facility in Hayward, California, aiming to challenge industry leader Waymo. [Learn more]

2. Prime Day Shatters Records With $24.1 Billion Online Spending Surge: Amazon’s extended four‑day Prime Day delivered record‑breaking results, with independent sellers achieving all‑time high sales and Amazon Haul making a strong debut as a low‑price, direct‑to‑consumer marketplace. [Learn more]

3. TikTok Shop Takes Over Summer Sales: TikTok Shop is diving into July’s competitive summer sales season with its “Deals for You” event, offering steep discounts, celebrity livestreams, and fast-checkout perks from July 7 to 19—the longest running of all major retail sales this month. [Learn more]

4. eBay Bets Big on Digital Passports to Boost Fashion Resale and Trust: As the EU mandates Digital Product Passports (DPPs) for products sold in member countries, eBay is positioning itself to capitalize on the shift by leveraging its 2023 acquisition of Certilogo and highlighting the resale potential unlocked by DPPs. [Learn more]

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