France To Ban Free eCommerce Shipping

By  |  October 4, 2013
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French lawmakers are reportedly close to finalizing a new law that would prevent large online retailers from offering free shipping incentives to customers, VentureBeat reported on October 3.

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    The new law aims to reduce the competitive advantage online retailers in France have over small brick-and-mortar stores. The media outlet further suggested that the law blocks eCommerce retailers from offering discounted rates on shipped items as well.

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