BREAKING: Amazon Prime Day 2024 Has Been Officially Announced
Amazon has officially announced that its Prime Day mega sale event will return on July 16th and 17th this year! Prime Day, an annual event designed to boost Prime memberships, offers exclusive deals to Amazon Prime members only. Contrary to its name, Prime Day spans 48 hours and features extensive site-wide discounts.
The Evolution of Prime Day
Prime Day began in 2015 as a celebration of Amazon's 20th anniversary, was initially planned to be a modest one-day event, one-time event. Over the years, it has transformed into a major retail extravaganza, now extending over 48 hours. Comparable to Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day 2024 promises various deals and significant discounts across the site.
Amazon Prime Membership Overview
Amazon Prime has a variety of membership options to choose from. The standard membership is priced at $139 per year or $14.99 per month, and it comes with a 30-day trial period for new members (which will be automatically charged after the trial ends). There are also discounted memberships available for college students with a valid student email ($7.49 per month or $69 per year) and for individuals who qualify for specific government assistance programs ($6.99 per month). Prime members can enjoy exclusive Prime Day deals, free and fast shipping options like two-day, one-day, and same-day delivery, as well as access to a variety of streaming and entertainment benefits such as Amazon Prime Video. On top of that, members can order groceries through Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh and receive a complimentary Grubhub+ membership.
Countries Participating in Amazon Prime Day 2024
Over 20 countries will have access to Prime Day 2024, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the U.S., and the UK. Amazon Prime Day 2024 will also be available in India later this summer.
Ways to Stay Notified of Deals During Prime Day 2024
Sign up for Invite-Only Deals: Prime members can request an invitation for exclusive deals on popular products from top and emerging brands by clicking the "Request Invite" button near the "Add to Cart" option on the product page. Selected members will receive email notifications during Prime Day 2024 with instructions on how to purchase these items at the exclusive deal price.
Set Up Personalized Deal Notifications: Prime members can also set up tailored deal notifications to stay updated on trending items and recent searches. To receive these alerts, visit the Prime Day 2024 event page on the Amazon Shopping app and create personalized deal notifications in advance of Prime Day 2024 .
Rival Retailers Creating Prime Day 2024 Competition
Retail giants such as Walmart, Target, and Best Buy often schedule their own major sales events to coincide with Amazon Prime Day 2024. For instance, Target is holding Target Circle Week from July 7 to 13, while Walmart is hosting its Walmart Deals event from July 8 to 11, available to all shoppers.
In conclusion, Amazon has made an official announcement regarding the dates for its Amazon Prime Day 2024 mega sale event this year, which will be held on July 16 and 17. This highly anticipated annual event aims to enhance Prime memberships by providing exclusive deals exclusively to Amazon Prime members. With Prime Day 2024 kicking off in exactly 3 weeks, make sure to solidify all preparations in advance! Good luck!
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