Spending expected to increase by 9% on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon fulfillment center in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/Bloomberg) June 22, 2026 8:56 am, EDT key takeaways: Amazon’s four-day Prime Day sale starts June 23, with U.S. online spending expected to reach a record $26.3 billion, up 9% from last year. This phenomenon matters because inflation and higher gas prices drive demand for