Items from Amazon's '$10 & Under' Collection Ship for Free
Laura McQuarrie — January 18, 2018 — Business
References: amazon
Consumers often avoid making low-cost purchases online because the cost of shipping becomes exorbitantly expensive—Amazon is out to change this with the introduction of its all-new '$10 & Under' collection, which includes its own webpage and program on the iOS and Android apps.
This new way to shop Amazon makes it easy for consumers to pick up a variety of small items, from water bottles and inexpensive earrings to socks, sunglasses and ultra-affordable clothing items. These items can be shipped for free as part of an offer that is not just limited to Amazon Prime members.
Browsing the assortment on the low-cost shopping page offers a more convenient experience than visiting a brick-and-mortar dollar store, as consumers can filter by different categories like home decor, electronics and gifts.
This new way to shop Amazon makes it easy for consumers to pick up a variety of small items, from water bottles and inexpensive earrings to socks, sunglasses and ultra-affordable clothing items. These items can be shipped for free as part of an offer that is not just limited to Amazon Prime members.
Browsing the assortment on the low-cost shopping page offers a more convenient experience than visiting a brick-and-mortar dollar store, as consumers can filter by different categories like home decor, electronics and gifts.
Trend Themes
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Low-cost Ecommerce — The introduction of Amazon's '$10 & Under' collection is disrupting the online shopping landscape by offering free shipping on low-cost items, making eCommerce more affordable for consumers.
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Convenient Filtering — The ability for consumers to filter items by category on low-cost shopping pages creates a more convenient and personalized online shopping experience, driving engagement and sales.
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Expanding Non-prime Benefits — By offering free shipping on low-cost items to all customers, not just Amazon Prime members, the company is expanding its customer base and attracting new shoppers to its platform.
Industry Implications
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Ecommerce — The introduction of a low-cost shopping collection with free shipping presents an opportunity for eCommerce platforms to replicate this model and attract cost-conscious consumers.
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Online Dollar Stores — Traditional dollar store retailers could face disruption as consumers shift towards the convenience and variety of low-cost shopping pages on eCommerce platforms like Amazon.
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Consumer Goods — Manufacturers and retailers of low-cost consumer goods could partner with eCommerce platforms to make their products available on low-cost shopping pages, tapping into a new market segment of cost-conscious consumers.
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