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A spokeswoman for the Richfield, Minn., company said executives ultimately concluded the costly free-shipping strategy was necessary.

Holiday Fear Mixed in With Cheer Miguel Bustillo 2011

PetFoodDirect often runs free-shipping promotions, however.

A Dog's New Best Friend: The Delivery Man Lori Barrett 2012

Traditional retailers are taking the expensive step of offering more free-shipping deals this holiday season, as they seek to lure the growing number of Internet shoppers to their websites and away from online-only rivals, particularly Amazon.com Inc.

Ship Free or Lose Out Ann Zimmerman 2011

Products "fulfilled" by Amazon are eligible for the retailing giant's free-shipping offers.

Fulfilling Work: The Shippers Stu Woo 2011

But, given the reality of a slow-growth environment, marked by weak consumer sentiment, many retailers are leaning on free-shipping deals, where they have to cover the costs instead.

Santa Comes to Town (No Fee Required) Kelly Evans 2011

Traditional retailers are offering more free-shipping deals this holiday season as they seek to lure Internet shoppers to their websites.

What's News: Business & Finance 2011

According to Engadget, Amazon may launch the service with 5,000 titles free for customers who subscribe to its Prime free-shipping service.

Net Tightens Around Netflix Martin Peers 2011

Gross margin fell to 40.5% from 41.4% amid free-shipping offers.

J.C. Penney Profit Rises, Plans Further Cost Cuts Karen Talley 2011

In part, the company costs are rising as it offers trials of its Prime free-shipping loyalty program to more groups, including new parents and college students.

Costly Sales Growth for Amazon Geoffrey A. Fowler 2010

But you won't see many sales pop up earlier—or be any bigger—than last season, though retailers will be enticing online shoppers with more promotions like free-shipping deals and giveaways, according to the National Retail Federation.

Don't Expect Merrier Discounts Emily Glazer 2011