July 4, 2024
SEATTLE – Amazon confirmed the dates of July 16-17 for its 10th Prime Day event, starting at 12:01 a.m. PDT. The dates will cap off a busy online shopping month, coming just a few days after “Walmart Deals”, scheduled for July 8-11.
As in past years, Prime members get exclusive access to millions of deals across more than 35 categories including electronics, kitchen, beauty, and apparel. New deals will continue to drop as often as every five minutes during select periods throughout the event. Back this year, ahead of the event, Prime members can also request an invitation to access Invite-only deals.
“Prime Day is a celebration of the value we bring to members all year long, and features millions of deals across more than 35 product categories as well as discounts on Amazon devices, quality entertainment, groceries, travel, and more,” said Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime. “Over the course of last year, Amazon customers saved nearly $24 billion from deals and coupons—with Prime members enjoying the vast majority of those savings—including over $2.5 billion during Prime Day 2023.”
eBay Launches Venmo As A Payment Option
SAN JOSE, CA – eBay is expanding payment method choice at checkout by adding Venmo. According to a press release from the San Jose, Calif-based company, the move is designed to evolve with the preferences of today’s digital natives.
“This convenient, simple, and safe payment method will bring eBay buyers in the U.S. even more choice and flexibility during the checkout experience,” write company officials. “Known for its popularity among Gen Z and millennials, buyers can enjoy the simplicity of paying for purchases with their Venmo balance, or their bank account, debit card, or credit card linked to their Venmo account.”
By integrating Venmo, a platform used by more than 90 million highly engaged users, eBay hopes to tap into the modern and mobile-first consumer. Notably, 28% of Venmo’s users are Gen Zers and Millennials within the 18 to 29 age bracket, a demographic known for tech savvy. The ability to pay with Venmo for U.S. buyers on eBay.com and the eBay app started in late June.
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