• December 18, 2008

It is extending standard shipping rates for the next three days as well as its free shipping service with Site to Store Express (through Saturday) for customers to receive their gifts in time for Christmas.

The extension represents one of the most competitive standard shipping offers currently available in the market, per the company. In addition, Walmart.com has extended final shipping deadlines through Monday for arrival before Christmas.

Other retailers are also piling up the online perks: Macy's is now offering an extra 20% off online purchases and providing free shipping for orders of $99. Target is offering free shipping for orders of $50 or more, while Kmart's free-shipping cutoff is $49, and JCPenney's is now $25.--Sarah Mahoney