Amazon has dropped the threshold for free shipping for non-Prime members to orders of $25 or more, down from a $35 minimum. Amazon made the change quietly, updating a support page… Read More
Facing new competition from Walmart’s free shipping program, Amazon has reverted to a minimum order of $35 for people who aren’t members of its Prime subscription program to qualify for free shipping.… Read More
Amazon is a tough rival to beat at its own game — so Walmart is trying a different tactic. Effective today, Walmart is ending ShippingPass, a $50 per year membership… Read More
In its latest attempt to square off with Amazon, Walmart is expanding ShippingPass, its unlimited two-day shipping program, and offering a free 30-day trial to all U.S. customers. Previously, ShippingPass was… Read More
Target is offering free shipping again this summer in time for back-to-school shopping season after it saw orders soar this holiday after running a similar promotion. The Minneapolis-based retailer said online purchases made… Read More
Amazon is now offering free shipping with no minimum order requirement on thousands of new items that are small and inexpensive. The program, called “Fulfillment by Amazon Small and Light,” is… Read More
Amazon is tripling the number of items that qualify for free shipping. The Seattle e-commerce giant started alerting customers and sellers to the changes this morning. Going forward, Amazon said it will… Read More
Target has pulled out the big guns in its race to beat Amazon this holiday season. The Minneapolis-based retailer said today it is providing free shipping online — no minimum purchase… Read More
In today’s world of instant gratification and rapid shipping, Zulily orders can practically take an eternity to show up at your doorstep. Average wait times: A few weeks, and sometimes longer. I know… Read More
One of the biggest hidden costs to shopping online is dissatisfaction. That’s because if you don’t like an item, or it doesn’t fit or the color is all wrong, you often have… Read More
If same-day delivery is the future of retail, then the present is all about free shipping. Free shipping continues to gain in importance, hitting an all-time (non-holiday) high in the first quarter at 58 percent,… Read More
Groupon is no longer just a daily deals company. It sells anything online, from face moisturizer to dog beds. But unlike Amazon, the aspiring retailer has not figured out a… Read More