Future Shop, Canada's largest retailer and etailer of consumer electronics, has lowered to 20 Canadian dollars (before taxes) the minimum order amount required to qualify for free shipping (previously, the minimum order was $39). Additionally, the retailer is offering guaranteed pricing, lowest prices and return at any store.
"Futureshop.ca is Canada's most visited retail website and we're glad to add even more value on top of our everyday low prices by offering a new lower threshold price for free shipping at $20," said Thierry Hay-Sabourin, Senior Manager of eCommerce, Future Shop. "We know Canadians turn to us when buying their holiday gifts online from home, the office or mobile device, so we're pleased to make it an even better experience with this offer."
The new free shipping threshold is valid on tens of thousands of products sold at Futureshop.ca, including gaming consoles and accessories, 3D and Blu-ray movies, single-serve coffee makers, cellular phones, laptops and more, making it easy for Canadians to obtain the must-have holiday gifts this season. This offer, combined with Futureshop.ca's free in-store pick-up option, provide Canadians with unmatched value and convenience this holiday.
In addition to free online shipping for purchases $20 or higher, Future shop is offering Canadians further peace of mind with their purchases at Future Shop and Futureshop.ca through the following holiday offers:
- Thrillingly low prices guaranteed until January 2, 2011: purchases made now through December 24 are eligible for Future Shop's Lowest Price Guarantee: should the purchased price of a product go on sale, customers can receive the difference back as a refund through January 2, 2011 or for 30 days from their date of purchase.
- Lowest prices year-round: year-round, Future Shop will beat any advertised price by 10% of the difference. The advertised item must be for the same brand and model, and the product must be new and factory sealed as well as subject to a manufacturer's warranty in Canada.
- Return or exchange at any Future Shop until January 2, 2011: products from Future Shop and Futureshop.ca can be returned or exchanged in-store or by mail if purchased online with receipt through January 2, 2011 or 30 days from date or purchase.