Amazon's Prime Day event resulted in over $24.1 billion in U.S. e-commerce sales, marking a 30.3% year-over-year growth.
Generative AI-driven retail traffic surged by 3,300%, exceeding expectations and showcasing increased consumer interest in AI-powered shopping assistants.
Other major drivers of U.S. e-commerce sales during Prime Day included paid search, social media influencers, and top categories like appliances, electronics, and books.
Prime Day sales initially started down year-over-year but increased significantly on the third day, possibly due to shoppers waiting for deeper discounts.