Australia Post has announced the launch of its newest delivery service, Shipster, a subscription service offering free shipping across multiple retailers.
The service, available only in metro Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, gives members free shipping whenever they spend $25 or more at participating stores.
Participating retailers include Myer, Cotton On, Lorna Jane, Munro Footwear Group, Showpo, Surfstitch and Target.
Australia Post acting MD and group CEO Christine Corbett said the service had been launched just in time for the Christmas period and coincides with the growing popularity of eCommerce in Australia.
“We know our customers love to shop online and this Christmas we expect more gifts to be bought online than ever before. Shipster lets you shop with confidence knowing that there will be no surprises at the checkout.
“When you shop with Shipster, all you need to do is spend $25 and over to unlock free shipping from more than 40 of Australia’s biggest and most-loved retailers.
“And with online shopping growing from 11.5% to 15% in the last 12 months, we’re predicting the busiest year for online shopping we’ve ever seen at Australia Post.”
Starting from now until January 1, subscribers will pay a fee of $9.95 to join Shipster. At the conclusion of the trial period, a monthly fee of $6.95 a month will be required.
From this point, customers will still receive free delivery where shipping costs less than $20.