Total online spending across all US retailers during Amazon’s annual Prime Day reached $26.4 billion, narrowly surpassing Adobe Inc.'s initial estimate of $26.3 billion. This figure highlights the continuing strong influence of Prime Day on e-commerce sales.
Amazon Prime Day Online Spending Tops $26.4 Billion, Exceeding Adobe Estimates

The Gist
“US online spending during Amazon’s Prime Day hit $26.4 billion, slightly above Adobe's forecast, underscoring the event's retail impact.”

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