Online Retailers Expanding Shipping Offers to Increase Online Sales
Although many people prefer beating the long lines at retailers and shopping online instead there is one key drawback of eCommerce operations: shipping.
Although many people prefer beating the long lines at retailers and shopping online instead there is one key drawback of eCommerce operations: shipping.
In the eCommerce world, ensuring that consumers get their products in a timely manner is one of the most essential tasks for retailers.
Retail has traditionally revolved around human interaction, with staff engaging customers when they are looking for products, processing purchases and then dealing with returns if they are necessary.
Effective Oct. 22, online retailer Amazon has raised the minimum order size to get free shipping up to $35, a $10 hike from the $25 mark the company has observed for the past decade, Multichannel Merchant reported.