January 28, 2010
Compete Blog: Can Shipping Costs Affect Online Sales?
FROM RETAILWIRE:
If this past holiday's trend is any indication, consumers love free shipping. But to what extent do shipping costs actually factor into a consumer's decision to purchase online? Have free shipping deals become almost a prerequisite for e-commerce?
MY COMMENTARY:
Shipping costs definitely have an affect for online sales, especially for when consumers are purchasing items for under $20.00.