Amazon says Prime Day orders jump 60 percent over last year

Amazon.com Inc said customers placed 60 percent more orders worldwide in its second “Prime Day” sale despite early glitches, cementing the event’s position as an annual shopping festival for online shoppers.
The retailer said it recorded the largest daily sales for Amazon devices on Tuesday, helped by heavy discounts. The Fire TV Stick was its best-selling device.
Orders rose by more than 50 percent in the United States, Amazon said. Orders placed on the company’s mobile app doubled.
Amazon did not provide total sales figures for the event, which was open only to members of its $99-per-year Prime subscription service.