Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Shopping Savings: Black Friday/Cyber Monday at Amazon

 Amazon’s Black Friday Deals Week is already underway, but today, Amazon announced plans for its upcoming Cyber Monday Deals Weekend (November 28-30), the perfect weekend to shop and score even more last minute holiday deals.

The weekend will feature a wide selection of deals on giftable items and holiday must-haves from brands including NERF, Disney, Lacoste, Cuisinart, Belei and many more so customers can still save big. Customers can also save on thousands of Small Business Holiday Deals from November 26 – November 30 and easily support tens of thousands of small businesses through recently launched collections at amazon.com/supportsmall.

 

You can see a sneak peek at some of the top deals, and more ways Amazon is making it easy to shop, save and give back this season below and HERE. 

 

 

Cyber Monday deals weekend kicks-off on November 28 and lasts through Monday November 30 with incredible deals and extra savings on a wide selection of products including top trending gifts, most-loved stocking suffersand much more at amazon.com/cybermonday

 

Amazon continues to support small business selling partners this holiday season; customers can shop thousands of deals from small businesses and curated collections at amazon.com/supportsmall

 

Don’t wait—score last minute deals including: save up to 60% on HAUS LABORATORIES by Lady Gaga, up to 30% on Play-Doh, NERF, and Hasbro Games, up to 50% on CUBCOATs fashion hoodies, 40% on Wag dog food and treats and $70 off the 32” Insignia Smart HD TV Fire TV Edition

 

Amazon’s Cyber Monday Deals Weekend will be a multi-day marathon of incredible savings and deep discounts across a wide selection of products from toys to home and kitchen items, beauty, electronics, Amazon Devices and much more. Starting on Saturday November 28 through November 30 (Cyber Monday) customers can grab top-trending gifts from  iRobot, LEGO, PlayskoolCole Haan, Wag and many more on amazon.com/cybermonday or on the Amazon App. Customers can also shop deals and popular products within Amazon’s Holiday Gift Guides, including the recently-launched Oprah’s Favorite Things list, all at amazon.com/gifts. In addition to shopping top deals from small businesses, customers can easily support tens of thousands of small businesses through recently launched collections at amazon.com/supportsmall. Amazon is committed to making it easy to save this holiday season, in fact, according to a recent study by ecommerce analytics firm Profitero, Amazon was found to be the lowest priced online retailer.

 

According to the National Retail Federation, 42 percent of customers planned to start their holiday shopping by the end of October this year. But for customers who haven’t gotten a head start or tend to procrastinate, it’s not too late—Amazon’s Cyber Monday Deals Weekend will feature a wide selection of deals on giftable items and holiday must-haves from brands including NERF, Disney, Lacoste, Cuisinart and Belei so customers can still save big. The National Retail Federation also revealed that 91% of online shoppers plan to take advantage of free shipping this year—and with free delivery on millions of items for all Amazon customers, plus millions of items eligible for fast, free delivery with no minimum purchase for Prime members, Cyber Monday shoppers can spend more time finalizing their gift list, and less time worrying about how they’ll get it in time.

 

At Amazon, incredible employees come together to deliver magical experiences for customers—every day and throughout the holiday season—and that includes offering fast, free and convenient delivery options for customers. With more than 150 new process improvements and safety measures implemented over the last several months, approximately $10 billion expected to be invested this year to help keep employees safe and deliver products to customers, and hundreds of thousands of employees working across Amazon’s network, customers can rely on fast and efficient delivery throughout the holiday season and beyond.

 

Cyber Monday Deals Weekend – A Sneak Peek:

Below is a selection of some of the top deals that will be available on various days and times from November 28 through November 30, while supplies last, at amazon.com/cybermonday, on the Amazon App or by simply asking, “Alexa, what are my deals?” Customers can check out the Holiday Gift Guides to find something for everyone on their list at amazon.com/gifts and discover more ways to save with Amazon Coupons at amazon.com/couponsCustomers can also shop on smile.amazon.com/cybermonday to find the same amazing deals and Amazon shopping experience, with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the purchase price of eligible products to a charity of your choice.

 

Support Small Businesses on Amazon

·       Save on thousands of Small Business Holiday Deals from November 26 – November 30. Customers can also shop for gifts exclusively from small businesses in the Small Business Gift Guide.

·       Save from small brands on Amazon Launchpad, such as up to 50% on CUBCOATs fashion hoodies, 30% on the Taco vs Burrito strategic card game, 30% on iFox iF012 Bluetooth Shower Speaker, 50% on Kids Against Maturity Card Game, and 35% on Soliom Outdoor Home Security Camera. Customers can discover new, unique, and unexpected products from today’s emerging brands in the Launchpad Holiday Gift Guide.

·       Save up to 20% on gifts and décor from Amazon Handmade Makers, such as Hereafter You + Me Puzzle Piece Wood Ornaments and Melanie Golden Topaz Stud Earrings. Customers can also support small businesses and Makers by browsing unique, handcrafted items in the Handmade Holiday Gift Guide.

·       Save 50% on a new service called Amazon Explore that lets customers take virtual experiences to shop for unique gifts at boutiques and markets all around the world. Amazon Explore is a way for customers to support small businesses and even get to know shop owners and hosts while virtually browsing items, asking questions, and purchasing gifts instantly.

 

 

Audible, Music, Video, Kindle and Books

·       Audible: Between November 1 and December 31, new members save nearly 40% on the first six months of an Audible Plus membership at just $4.95 per month.

·       Amazon Music: New Amazon Music Unlimited customers can get three months of the premium streaming tier free, to enjoy unlimited access to more than 70 million songs, ad-free and a wide selection of popular podcasts

·       Amazon Music: Current Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can upgrade to the Family Plan free for three months, with access for up to six accounts.

·       Amazon Music: With purchase of select Echo devices, new Amazon Music Unlimited customers will receive six months of the premium, ad-free streaming tier for free.

·       Amazon Music: Today, Amazon Music announced a brand-new, three-part holiday concert series hosted by Lil Nas X titled “Amazon Music Holiday Plays,” premiering December 1 with a new episode airing every Tuesday at 8pm ET through December 15. This global music moment will feature outlandish sets, playful Q&As, and intimate performances from Miley Cyrus, Foo Fighters, Lil Nas X, and Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist, Kiana Ledé. Customers can watch Amazon Music Holiday Plays globally in the Amazon Music app (iOS and Android) and on the Amazon Music Twitch Channel; and in the U.S. on Prime Video and the homepage of Amazon.com beginning December 1 at 8pm ET. View a trailer for the concert series, here.

·       Kindle Unlimited: Enjoy 2 months of Kindle Unlimited for $0.99 - access more than 1 million books, popular magazines and thousands of books with Audible narration. Offer valid for new members only. Terms and Conditions apply.

·       Books: General book deals: Save up to 50% on select multi-genre books and eBooks. Need inspiration? Check out the Books Gift Guide here!

 

Amazon Gift Cards

·       November 26 through November 30, save 20% or more on select gift card brands including Gap, H&M, Petco and more.

·       Now through December 31, customers using Amazon Reload to replenish their Amazon Gift Card balance for the first time will receive a $10 bonus with their reload of $100 or more.

·       Now through December 20, first-time Amazon Gift Card shoppers will receive a $15 promotional credit with the purchase of $50 or more in Amazon Gift Cards. The promotional credit expires on February 6, 2021. Other restrictions apply.

 

Amazon Credit Cards

·       Now through December 22, with an eligible Prime membership, customers who apply and are approved for the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card will instantly receive a $100 Gift Card. Prime Cardmembers earn 5% back at Whole Foods Market and Amazon.com. Additionally, customers without a Prime membership can apply for the Amazon Rewards Visa Card and receive a $60 Gift Card upon approval, in addition to earning 3% back at Whole Foods Market and Amazon.com as a cardmember. Restrictions apply. For details, visit amazon.com/visa for details.

·       For a limited time, eligible Prime members with an Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card or  Amazon Prime Store Card get 10% back on select items from the Amazon Holiday Gift Guide, including categories like Electronics, Toys, Home, Kitchen, Pets, holiday décor and more. For details, visit www.amazon.com/pcb.

 

Whole Foods Market

·       From November 27 to December 1, Whole Foods Market is offering deals on customer favorites including organic honeycrisp apples ($2.99/lb), Animal Welfare Certified air-chilled organic chicken wings ($2.99/lb), and all probiotic supplements (25% off). Prime members can enjoy an additional 10% off, both in-store and online.

 

Grocery

·       Save up to 30% on Holiday beverages on Amazon.com 

 

Woot!

Woot!: Amazon's deal site will have dozens of limited-time discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with free shipping for Prime members and daily doorbuster deals. Visit woot.com or fire up the Woot! App now!

 

Treasure Truck

·       Save on the RockJam 61-key keyboard piano kit from Treasure Truck

 

Amazon Warehouse

·       Amazon Warehouse: Save an extra 20% on select quality pre-owned and open box items for the kitchen, home, office, sports and outdoors, including major appliances, furniture, home décor and more. Visit amazon.com/amazonwarehouse.

 

Fast, Free & Convenient Delivery Options

In addition to free delivery on millions of items for all Amazon customers, Amazon offers a number of ways for customers to shop for and receive holiday gifts:

  • Free One-Day & Same-Day Delivery: Prime members in the U.S. can shop a selection of over 10 million items eligible for Prime Free One-Day Delivery with no minimum purchase, and millions of items available for Same-Day Delivery in 47 major metropolitan areas. These delivery options are not only convenient for customers but they’re better for the planet because One-Day and Same-Day deliveries ship from local fulfillment centers so they travel shorter distances and generate less carbon emissions. This is just another way that Amazon is leveraging its scale for good to make investments that support communities. Learn more at amazon.com/primedelivery. Not a Prime member yet? Join Prime or start a 30-day free trial at amazon.com/prime.
  • Ultrafast & Free Grocery Delivery & Pickup: Prime members in more than 2,000 cities and towns have access to free, two-hour delivery on more than 170,000 products from Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh. Plus, in addition to groceries, Prime members can find toys, gifts, household products, and everyday essentials, electronics, Amazon Devices, and more available with free, two-hour delivery from Amazon Fresh. Prime members also get free one-hour pickup at all U.S. Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh stores.
  • Delivery Where it’s Needed Most: Whether road-tripping to see family, staying home and need a secure delivery location, or sending a gift to a loved one or friend, there are thousands of alternative package pickup options customers can choose from via Amazon Hub. These locations are conveniently located near or in offices, convenience stores, malls, apartment buildings, and grocery stores, in more than 900 cities and towns across the country. Tens of millions of products can be easily and conveniently delivered to an Amazon Hub pickup point at Whole Foods Market, 7-11, Chase Bank, Rite-Aid, HealthMart, GNC, Stage Stores, and more. To find an Amazon Hub location, visit amazon.com/hub.
  • Extended Returns Window: Customers can buy gifts with confidence on Amazon knowing that millions of items are eligible for free and convenient returns at over 18,000 locations in the U.S. and this year’s return window is even longer—most items shipped between October 1 and December 31, 2020 can now be returned until January 31, 2021. In addition, over 5,800 locations including Amazon Books, Amazon 4-star, UPS Store locations and Kohl's—and new this year Whole Foods Market—offer label-free, box-free returns, making it even easier than ever to check returns off your list.

 

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.

 

Profitero Study Methodology

Each day, Profitero monitors prices and other data on more than 450 million product pages on hundreds of unique retailer sites. For this study, Profitero analyzed daily prices collected over an 8 week period (Aug. 24, 2020 to Oct. 18, 2020) at Amazon.com and other leading online retail sites across 20 categories. Only identical items available and in-stock in the same pack configuration were compared. Prices for the same items were collected within 24 hours of each other to ensure validity of the comparisons.

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