In the spirit of the holidays, there is now a Free Shipping Day. This one-day event started in 2008, and is held annually in mid-December. It allows consumers that purchase from online retailer to get free shipping with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve. The number of merchants and shoppers participating each year continues to grow.

Participating is easy - and free. Fill out the merchant signup form through the Free Shipping Day website to get your store listed. The Free Shipping Day will display your logo (you don't even need to submit it) and list your store in an appropriate category. Let your customers know that you are participating in this promotion that "makes procrastination possible".

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