Persistent Log in functionality enables a user to keep logged in.
In Kohl’s web experience we provided an option to select “Keep me logged in” that allows the users to experience the site and the actions they’ve taken, so customers don't have to type their credentials each time they want to buy something.
It's considered a bad practice to auto-logout users after a certain time.
Think about how convenient it would be for the users to pay with just 1 click, with no need to input their access information.
This shortcut will allow user to maintain items they've already added to their cart in previous sessions.
If the period of the user been inactive is too long, it is recommended to ask for username and password. In this case, the actual session will bring the actions from the last session (like items added to cart for example).
There is no need to login before search, browse or even adding items to the cart. The user can decide just before the checkout process if login is something they really want or need. The option of completing checkout as a guest user will be available since the initial login screen.
Users will also be able to checkout through other payment platforms like Visa Checkout or Masterpass.
And finally, if the user selects the "Create an account" option, the regular registration patterns will be presented.
This option will be available just before checkout process in case they want to use another payment method or selecting offers and gift cards stored in their account wallets.
