There is officially less than one week until this year’s Amazon Prime Day officially goes live, and there is already a lot of buzz about this year’s event.
The annual shopping event usually takes place every summer, offering shoppers a variety of deals across top-rated brands. With the retailer celebrating its 10th event this year, it is set to be one of its biggest yet.
Exclusive to Amazon subscribers, Prime Day is set across two days and it is second only to Black Friday in terms of hype and discounts. It regularly allows shoppers to bag deals across thousands of products from beauty and fashion and homeware to toys.
With less than seven days until Prime Day 2024 officially lands, we have all the key information you will need ahead of this year’s event.
When is Prime Day 2024?
This year’s Prime Day will officially run from Tuesday, July 16 and will run up until Wednesday, July 17. Set to run for 48 hours, the sale will begin at 00:00 next Tuesday, before finishing at 11:59pm the following day, giving you plenty of time to check for some major discounts.
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon’s Prime Day is a shopping event that was first introduced in 2015. Taking place over two-days, the mammoth sale event has earned a reputation for offering a wide range of discounts on thousands of products.
In previous years, we have saw major reductions across every single product category. We’re talking homeware, electricals, beauty, garden buys, children’s toys, fashion and much more.
Some pricy brands usually reduced in the sale include the likes of Oral-B, Ninja, ghd, Shark, Philips, Apple, Samsung and more. There’s even a range of Amazon’s own devices such as Ring doorbells and Echo Dots on offer.
Amazon Prime Day tips for the best deals
To make sure you are getting the best deals next week, we have a few handy tips that you might want to bookmark ahead of time.
If you aren’t a member just yet, then you can sign up for a 30-day free trial here to make sure you have access to all the discounts. This will also give you exclusive access to lightening deals that are only available on a select number of items for a very limited time.
Fancy free takeaway delivery? Access to Deliveroo Plus is one of a host of advantages of Amazon Prime membership, including exclusive Prime Day discounts and perks on Hello Fresh, music, books and Prime Video. Usually £8.99 a month, you can now get a 30-day free trial to get access to the latest deals.
Once the sale does go live, you can follow our coverage to keep up to date with all the latest top deals that might be worth checking out. We will also be detailing a few early deals that you can shop right now ahead of time.
For another handy tip, create a wish list of any items that you might have in mind. You can also create alerts for these products, allowing you to know when it has been discounted.
How can I shop the Prime Day sales?
Since Prime Day is an exclusive for Prime members, it is worth mentioning that, you’ll need to be signed up. If you haven’t yet done so, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial here to make sure you are getting access to the discounts.
Once your free trial is over, your membership will then change to £8.99 per month. Alternatively, you can choose the annual plan that will be billed £95 every 12 months.
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What early deals are available?
Despite still being a few days away, bargain hunters can access a wide variety of discounts right now before the sale officially kicks off. To help save you some time, find below a list of our top deals that you can shop right now.
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence: Was £23.99, now £12.73
It’s the snail serum that gripped beauty buffs last year, thanks to its ability to help give your skin that hydrated, dewy glow. Owing to its reputation, it has over 91,000 reviews. Buy it here.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 will run from July 16-17. You can keep up to date with all the sale information by visiting the Amazon Prime Day page here.
Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen): Was £99.99, now £49.99
Save half-price on one of Amazon’s bestselling Ring doorbells ahead of next week. This easy to set up smart home camera can also be controlled via the app, meaning you can keep your home safe from your device. Shop the deal here.
Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straighteners: Was £79.99, now £27.98
These Morrocan argan oil infused straighteners took the beauty world by a storm recently, with some fans hailing them as “better than” major brands including ghd and Cloud 9. Bag them on offer here.
Bosch Unlimited Serie 6 ProHome 18V Cordless Vacuum Cleaner: Was £329.99, now £219
Cordless vacuums are a must-have for making the household chore easier, so why not save yourself an impressive £110.99 with this popular model that will tackle all surface areas. Shop the deal here.
Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Digital Air Fryer, 7.6L: Was £219.99, now £169
Air fryers are still all the rage, with Ninja still being highly sought after and trusted by shoppers. Right now, you can save yourself 23 percent on this iconic kitchen gadget by shopping the deal here.
SA Products easyJet Cabin Suitcase: Was £29.95, now £25.46
Prime Day arrives perfectly in time for travel season, with this budget airline approved cabin bag that holds all your essentials being slashed by 15 percent. Shop the deal here.
IUGA Yoga Pants with Pockets: Was £25.99, now £19.99
These yoga pants have been crafted from a 4-way stretch fabric, making shoppers say they are perfect for both working out and wearing on long haul flights. Shop the deal here.
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