Apple AirPods 4 are now just $74 for Prime Day, but were still waiting for Amazon to match Walmart
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Walmart undercutting expected Prime Day pricing on AirPods shows big-box and marketplaces are willing to burn margin to anchor consumer perception. Brands should expect less control over price integrity during tentpole events and design channel strategies accordingly.
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