Amazon’s Fall Prime Day: A Strategic Opportunity for Sellers Amazon is gearing up for its fall Prime Day event, “Prime Big Deal Days,” scheduled for October. While it aims to kickstart the holiday shopping season earlier, many sellers remain skeptical about its impact on overall sales. This year’s July Prime Day was Amazon’s biggest yet, with over 375 million items sold worldwide. In contrast, last year’s fall event saw only 150 million items sold from third-party sellers, highlighting its relative underperformance. The fall Prime Day may not match the sales volume of its summer counterpart, but it offers sellers a strategic advantage. It provides an opportunity to clear out excess inventory and optimize product listings ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “It’s not a big profit driver, but it benefits the business overall,” says Jon Elder, CEO of Black Label Advisor. Brands like Mad Rabbit and Ovi are adjusting their strategies. Mad Rabbit aims to boost customer awareness through reminders, while Ovi plans to offer smaller discounts to avoid cannibalizing peak season sales. For many, the focus is on maintaining momentum and preparing for the critical holiday period. Though not as profitable as summer Prime Day, the fall event still presents value. Optimizing listings and running promotions can lead to a significant revenue lift. Jared Mason, VP of e-commerce at Pattern, notes that brands running promotions saw a 113% revenue increase last year. Despite some skepticism, sellers see potential as the event gains more traction. Scott McIntosh, who sells the Cell Phone Seat, believes sales will grow as more customers become aware. For now, the fall Prime Day remains a strategic tool for sellers to prepare for the peak holiday season. “Sellers are expecting records to be broken next month,” Elder says, “but not huge profits.”
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