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These stores are offering free shipping during the 2018 holiday season

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By Fiza Pirani
Nov 14, 2018

For a limited time this holiday season, several retailers are offering free shipping to appease existing customers and attract new buyers.

BlackFriday.com recently updated their holiday shopping guide, adding in any stores with free online shipping deals.

» RELATED: The best stores for discounted Black Friday shopping

Here’s what they’ve got so far:

Note: We’ll be updating this list periodically.

Amazon

The e-commerce giant is offering free shipping on all orders this year, no minimum required.  Typically, Amazon shoppers need to spend $25 to qualify for free shipping or pay $119 a year for a Prime membership. The offer started Nov. 5.

Bass Pro Shop/Cabela’s

The outdoor retailer is offering free two-day shipping via FedEx. The offer launched Nov. 10 and will end Dec. 24.

» RELATED: All the Black Friday deals to catch in 2018

Best Buy

Electronics retailer Best Buy is giving customers free standard shipping between Oct. 28 through Dec. 25.

Samsung

Samsung customers can enjoy free two-day shipping through Dec. 19.

» RELATED: Black Friday 2018: Target rolls out Black Friday ad

Target

Target fans can also rejoice in free two-day shipping through Dec. 22.

More at BlackFriday.com.

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