4 to Watch: Will Shipping Delays Do Permanent Damage to Online Shopping?

Forrester Research VP Sucharitu Mulpuru weighs in on the fallout from holiday shipping delays, and experts Peter Shankman and Dr. Robi Ludwig share signs your job may be in trouble. In case you missed it, here is a recap of some of the top newsmakers and expert analysis from last night on FOX Business Network.

1. Will shipping delays hurt online shopping?

A slew of retailers missed delivery windows this Christmas season. Will this flub drive shoppers back to brick-and-mortar stores? Forrester Research V.P. Sucharita Mulpuru weighs in on the holiday shipping delays, and whether e-commerce is going to take a permanent hit.

2. Will rising rates scare consumers away from housing?

Mortgage rates are still on the rise after the Fed’s taper announcement, but National Real Estate Post hosts Brian Stevens and Frank Garay say they’re optimistic that 2014 will be a good year for the real estate market. They say rates are still relatively good, and home buyers will still show a strong appetite next year.

3. Is your job in trouble?

Performance reviews are just around the corner, but experts say you don’t need to wait for an official sit-down to know your job is in trouble.  Marketing expert Peter Shankman, psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig and ‘Master Your Debt’ author Jordan Goodman say these are the signs a pink slip may be coming your way.

4. Can retailers capitalize on returns?

With shoppers flocking to stores to return unwanted gifts, there’s a big opportunity for retailers to get consumers to purchase additional products. Telsey Advisory Group Senior Managing Director Joe Feldman says the week after Christmas is actually one of the most important weeks for retailers, and the trends this week say a lot about the retail climate heading into 2014.