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Beyond AWS, Amazon’s international and retail segments also posted strong growth. The international sales segment experienced a 24% rise, reversing recent quarters of stagnation. This suggests Amazon is regaining its momentum in global markets. On the retail front, sales of electronics and general merchandise—often considered the “meat and potatoes” of Amazon’s business—grew by approximately 32% in North America and 31% internationally. This consistent growth points to Amazon's ongoing ability to steal significant market share from traditional brick-and-mortar stores.