Since Amazon launched its first Prime Day in 2015, July sales events have become a major revenue driver for the retail sector. It’s summertime, and the bargains seem easy at a time when many consumer prices are high.
Associated Press, Fast Company
Mon, 07/15/2024 - 10:40am
Since Amazon launched its first Prime Day in 2015, July sales events have become a major revenue driver for the retail sector. It’s summertime, and the bargains seem easy at a time when many consumer prices are high.
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