The death of free shipping

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Free shipping and no-cost returns have become a baseline expectation in the modern online shopping experience. That's coming to an end.

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Amazon now requires customers in some areas to spend at least $35 to qualify for free shipping — up from $25

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Amazon worker moves boxes on Amazon Prime Day on July 11, 2023 in the East Village of New York City.
Amazon is testing out an increase of its minimum spend required for free shipping, from $25 to $35.

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