Amazon's October 2024 Prime Day event recorded a 1.7% decrease in sales compared to last year, indicating cautious spending amidst economic pressures and higher prices.
While overall spending dipped, the average transaction value increased by 2.3%, suggesting a focus on fewer but higher-value items.
Baby Boomers showed the least decline in spending, indicating their resilience as a reliable consumer group for Amazon.
Millennials exhibited the steepest reduction in spending, raising concerns about their financial stability amidst rising living costs and inflation.