Amazon will be holding Prime Day 'later than usual' this year, the company confirmed Tuesday.
Amazon confirmed it will hold Prime Day "later than usual" this year, but it stopped short of setting a date for the event.Earlier this month, Amazon told third-party sellers to use the week of Oct. 5 as a "placeholder date" for the event.AmazonAmazon is postponing Prime Day in the U.S., the company announced Tuesday. Amazon didn't announce a date for the two-day summer sales event, which is typically held in mid-July, but said it would share "more details soon.
"Over the last five years, Prime Day has become a special celebration and time for Prime members to shop incredible deals for themselves and for friends and family — and it's something we look forward to every year," an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. "This year we'll be holding Prime Day later than usual, while ensuring the safety of our employees and supporting our customers and selling partners.
While Prime Day in the U.S. is being put on hold, Amazon said Prime Day will take place in India next month. The event will kick off at midnight on Aug. 6 and continue until Aug. 7, the company said.Speculation began to build
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