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Free Shipping Threshold Wars: How Rising Delivery Costs Are Forcing Retailers to Rethink Fulfillment Economics in 2026

Rising last-mile costs now consume 53% of total shipping spend. Learn how retailers are recalibrating free shipping thresholds, redesigning fulfillment networks, and using data-driven strategies to protect margins without losing customers.

CXTMS Insights · 7 min read