Amazon, Others Change “Free” Shipping as Prices Rise – Ecomhunt Blog
Photo by Wicked Monday on Unsplash Amazon and other online merchants who utilize so-called free delivery to develop customer loyalty are scrambling to prevent it from eroding profitability as prices rise and e-commerce declines. According to Reuters, companies are increasing rates for speedier service, boosting minimum purchase requirements, and making other measures that push more costs to consumers who are already struggling financially. “The days of free delivery are numbered,” said Ken Morris, managing partner at Cambridge Retail Advisors. It’s…