TRACY, Calif. (KGO) --
It's Cyber Monday, and Americans are predicted to spend a record amount online.RELATED: Cyber Monday 2018 shopping guide
Online sales are up nearly 24 percent from last year, and Monday's sales are expected to bring in almost $8 billion during this crucial time for retailers.
Many of those purchases will happen through Amazon.
Cyber Monday is here! Amazon will be busy today. Last year on this day, amazon sold 961 items per second. They predict that this year will be even busier. pic.twitter.com/zrGxL1pkpV
— Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) November 26, 2018
Last year on this day, Amazon sold 961 items per second. They predict that this year will be even busier.
There will be 800 employees working each shift at Amazon's fulfillment center in Tracy to fulfill Cyber Monday orders.
Watch the video above to see all the action.
Amazon’s fulfillment center in Tracy will have 800 employees working each shift today to fulfill Cyber Monday orders. pic.twitter.com/yZfmg9U8jB
— Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) November 26, 2018
A peek at what is being ordered from Amazon on this cyber Monday. pic.twitter.com/5JpZF7OYmH
— Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) November 26, 2018
Guess what Amazon sells now? #YesItIsReal #cybermonday pic.twitter.com/MlXT0YCbeM
— Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) November 26, 2018
