Canada Post Workers Could Strike Ahead of Shopping Season
The upcoming holiday season could be disrupted by a looming strike at Canada’s largest domestic shipping company.
Americans Plan to Cut Holiday Gift Buying in Hit to Retail
U.S. shoppers say they’re going to spend less on holiday gifts this year, which would deliver another blow to retailers that have struggled with waning demand.
Major Shippers Don’t Predict Issues Meeting Holiday Demand
Carriers like the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS Inc. have capacity to meet projected demand this holiday season, which is cheery news for shippers and shoppers alike.
Trucking Enters Strong but Uncertain Holiday Season
The trucking industry is heading into a strong but somewhat uncertain peak shipping season with consumer spending expected to remain high even amid a softer economy, according to a survey.
Holiday Shipping Deadlines Near for USPS, FedEx, UPS
Here's a look at upcoming holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedEx if you want those packages to arrive before Dec. 25.
Cyber Monday Sales on Track to Break Record Despite Inflation
U.S. shoppers spent $11.3 billion on Cyber Monday, a robust showing that suggests steep discounts attracted inflation-stung shoppers.
Carriers Feeling Cheery About On-Time Holiday Deliveries
The nation’s major shipping companies are in the best shape to get holiday shoppers’ packages delivered on time since the start of the pandemic, suggesting a return to normalcy.
US Online Holiday Spending Grows at Slowest Rate in Seven Years
Online shopping for holiday gifts last year in the U.S. grew at the slowest rate since at least 2014, according to Adobe Analytics, after a blowout year in 2020.
Return to Sender: Gift Returns Swamping Shippers
Last week, customers at the UPS Store in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood got a pretty good demonstration of what the global supply chain looks like when you try to run it backward.
Cyber Monday Misses Estimates on Short Supply, Weak Deals
Final sales for Cyber Monday fell short of estimates and didn’t surpass last year’s record as lackluster sales and scarce inventory kept shoppers from breaking out their credit cards during the start of the holiday shopping season.