Running from July 8 to 11, this year’s event stretched over four days—double the duration of 2024’s two-day sale—likely fueling the surge in revenue. According to data released by Adobe, online sales in the US during this period rose by an extraordinary 30% year on year and more than doubled the online revenue achieved during last year’s Black Friday, which stood at $10.8 billion.

The extended sale did more than just boost general shopping—it had a pronounced effect on seasonal demand, particularly for back-to-school items. This category witnessed an astounding 175% increase, as families seized the opportunity to stock up ahead of the upcoming academic year.

A notable trend during this Prime Day was the shift in consumer preferences toward higher-priced products. Shoppers, enticed by strong discounts, opted to “trade up” across multiple categories. The share of the most expensive appliances sold grew by 36%, furniture by 28%, and apparel—including jewelry and accessories—by 11%. Across all categories tracked by Adobe, the proportion of premium goods purchased increased by 20%, highlighting consumers’ willingness to invest in higher-ticket items when incentivized by substantial savings.