Ready for Round Two? Prime Big Deal Days Are Back [Crew Review]

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Hey Reader,

Amazon has confirmed that Prime Big Deal Days are returning this October, marking another opportunity for you to boost sales before the holiday rush. While it’s not as big as Prime Day, the event is expected to drive significant buyer interest across many categories, so now’s the time to prepare your inventory, fine-tune your listings, and plan promotions to maximize the opportunity.

Curious about what worked (and didn’t) during Prime Day?

Check out key stats from Prime Day 2024

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Thanks for reading and happy selling
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