L.L.Bean announced it will implement free standard shippinghttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif to all United States and Canadian addresses effective March 25, 2011. Customer orders ship for free to United States and Canadian addresses with no minimum purchase. L.L. Bean first introduced the concept of free shipping in 1912 by adding "post paid" in catalog copy. L.L.Bean's free regular shipping includes delivery of packages in 2-5 business days.
Chris McCormick, President and CEO, L.L.Bean, says, "We tested free shipping offers with no minimum purchase for several months and the customer response was overwhelming. Our customers want and value free shipping. It's our opportunity to offer free shipping for all U.S. and Canadian customers with no minimum purchase, no end date, no conditions -- guaranteed."
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