Big Deal: Amazon Prime Day Will Last for 4 Days Starting July 8
Amazon announces its annual Prime Day sales event will extend to four days starting July 8 and will cover categories from pantry items and toys to pet essentials and school supplies. The savings could be a way for consumers to help tariff-proof their purchases ahead of the holidays. NBC's Brian Cheung reports for TODAY.
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