11-24-2005, 12:18 PM
Quote:Free shipping promotions, long a key to Internet sales success, take on extra importance this year with higher gasoline prices. Some analysts wondered whether retailers could absorb the added costs of shipping. So far the answer is yes and consumers will likely reward retailers who stand by those promotions.
Meanwhile, Yahoo said it believes small businesses will be among the biggest beneficiaries of this year's online holiday buying surge...
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