Holiday

FedEx, UPS, USPS release deadlines for holiday shipping

As the holiday season is just around the corner and supply chain challenges persist, FedEx , United Parcel Service and U.S. Postal Service customers are being encouraged to place their shipping orders soon rather than later.

The Grinch may steal Christmas as toy delay looms

Given surging prices of shipping containers and clogs in the supply network, transportation costs to get toys for kids to U.S. soil are reaching new highs with three months until Christmas.

Amazon kicks off Black Friday deals early

Amazon customers can find "Black Friday-worthy" deals and discounts now across a wide variety of product categories including fashion, home, beauty, toys, and Amazon devices.

Some USPS deliveries will soon take longer, cost more

Starting Oct. 1, the USPS is implementing new service standards for its first-class mail and periodicals, which will increase the delivery time for mail traveling long distances by one or two days, according to USPS spokesperson Kim Frum.

HomeGoods goes digital ahead of holiday season

Similar to the off-price home décor retailer's more than 820 brick and mortar locations, HomeGoods.com now features a wide selection of curated merchandise across product categories including bedding, bath, decorative pillows, kitchen goods, seasonal décor, pet and storage/organization.

Halloween spending projected to hit record $10.14B

The NRF's projection is an increase from the $8.05 billion spent in 2020, as more consumers are expected to celebrate this year despite growing concerns over the delta variant of the coronavirus.

Walmart ditching layaway option for 2021 holiday season

Walmart customers purchasing items online can now choose Affirm as a payment method at checkout and apply for a loan. Meanwhile, for in-store purchases, customers can apply for a loan online, pick their desired payment plan and scan a single use barcode at the register.