Walmart looks to spark sales with free shipping on electronics

SAN BRUNO, Calif. — Walmart announced that it is offering free shipping on electronics more than $45 through Dec. 19 at Walmart.com.

“Our customers are stretched for time and dollars this season and we want to give them incredible shipping savings on the gifts they want most,” said Joel Anderson , president and CEO of Walmart.com. “With free shipping to home on electronics gifts at Walmart.com, along with our free shipping to more than 3,800 Walmart stores across the United States, we can save customers more time and money to help make Christmas even easier for their families.”

Items available for free shipping include the LG 42" LED 1080p HDTV for $549, HP Sweet Purple 15.6" Pavilion laptop for $428 and Nikon Coolpix S3100 14MP digital camera for $99.95.

Eligible items are shipped for free via standard shipping and delivered to customers' doors within three to five business days after processing, Walmart said. Return shipping is also free, or customers can return online orders to a local Walmart store.