Amazon expects record sales as cash-strapped Brits turn to Prime Day for big ticket purchases

Amazon is anticipated to smash sales records as cash-strapped Brits turn to the e-commerce titan for its blockbuster Prime Day. Last year, sales during the discount bonanza hit a new record, raking in $11.2bn.  Now, the e-commerce giant will be hoping more discount-hungry shoppers than ever will be seeking out the best deals from Tuesday, [...]