Prime Week Wars, Prime Day Boom, Tariff Countdown Begins, Smarter eBay Tracking Update- This week in Amazon & eCommerce - Jul 9

Everyone else running sales too… Amazon’s a little nervous.

1. Retail Wars Ignite as July Becomes the New Black Friday: Amazon’s expansion of Prime Day to a four-day event from July 8–11 has reshaped the summer sales landscape, prompting major U.S. retailers to strategically align their own events around the same window, effectively creating an industry-wide “Summer Shopping Week.” [Learn more]

2. Prime Day Powers Record Sales with AI and Mobile Momentum: In further news… Amazon’s expanded Prime Day is forecasted to generate a record $23.8 billion in U.S. e-commerce sales, with consumers spending the equivalent of “two Black Fridays” across Amazon and competing retailers. [Learn more]

3. Tariff Surge Sparks Global Trade Uncertainty : The U.S. will impose new tariffs of up to 40% on goods from key countries starting August 1, aiming to reshape trade terms and boost domestic manufacturing. While negotiations continue with several nations, exemptions may apply to those producing within the U.S. [Learn more]

4. eBay Enhances Tracking to Boost Buyer Trust and Seller Confidence : eBay is rolling out a redesigned, more visual tracking system to improve shipment visibility for buyers and sellers, aiming to reduce delivery confusion, build buyer trust, and enhance seller protection and performance. [Learn more]

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