date:Feb 26, 2016
sented a 19% increase over the previous year.
The figure accounted for around 5.1% of total sales, with shipping costs climbing higher, the publication reported.
Amazon's new threshold for free shipping aligns it with Wal-Mart's online store, which has a threshold of $50, or free pickup in stores. Target also seeks a $25 minimum order, while startup Jet.com puts its stakes higher at $35, Bloomberg reported.
Last month, Amazon announced plans to acquire French shipping company Colis Priv in or