Amazon's top-selling items will surprise you
Amazon had a record-breaking year in 2019. Prime Day was the biggest in the company’s history, with millions of transactions taking place around the world. In addition, Black Friday and Cyber Monday came and went with stellar results, with the latter being the biggest shopping day in the company’s history.
But just because the biggest shopping events are over doesn’t mean the shopping season is slowing down. And for those of you who are still undecided on what to buy your friends and loved ones, it’s always a good idea to look at some of the year’s bestselling items for inspiration.
That’s why we’ve put together a guide on Amazon’s top-selling items during the holiday shopping weekend. Amazon claims to have moved millions of units among these items, which speaks to their popularity and quality. Are you ready to make the people on your list extra holly jolly this year?
Smart home technology was the biggest winner
Amazon’s brand of smart speakers and accessories performed outstandingly this year, with the Echo Dot near the top in terms of units shipped. Discounts played a major factor, but each of these items is extremely popular with owners across the spectrum.
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The Echo Dot is your gateway to smart home technology and puts Alexa front and center in your daily life.
If you haven’t made the jump yet, an Echo Dot is a great place to start. And now, you can get it more than 50% off with free shipping.
One of the best streaming gadgets ever is on sale for cheap
The Fire TV stick is ranked as one of the best deals in streaming — a cheaper device that plugs into almost any TV and contains all the content you need.
Plus, it comes with an Alexa remote that equips your media setup with voice control. And don’t forget to take advantage of free shipping with Amazon Prime.
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