July 9, 2025

Prime Day Hits $7.9B, Sam’s Club Launches Pet Care, & Marketplaces Now Power 40% of E-Comm Growth

Prime Day Hits $7.9B, Sam’s Club Launches Pet Care, & Marketplaces Now Power 40% of E-Comm Growth
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Prime Day Hits $7.9B, Sam’s Club Launches Pet Care, & Marketplaces Now Power 40% of E-Comm Growth

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

  • Prime Day breaks records as July 8th sees $7.9B in online sales — topping Thanksgiving 2024 — with mobile accounting for 50% of spend and luxury purchases spiking across categories.
  • Sam’s Club partners with Spot Pet Insurance to launch a pet care program offering discounted insurance and pharmacy services, extending its simplified healthcare approach to furry family members.
  • New data shows marketplaces drove 40% of e-commerce growth in 2024, as traditional retailers like Nordstrom, Walmart, and Ulta expand marketplace strategies to compete with Amazon and TikTok Shop.

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