#EmptyShelvesJoe trends on Twitter as supply chain crisis threatens to derail holiday shopping
The hashtag #EmptyShelvesJoe dominated the Twitter trending list late Thursday amid mounting concerns over the U.S. supply chain crisis that is expected to persist into the holidays.
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.
Nordstrom joins Target, Walmart in holiday hiring bonanza
With the holiday season fast approaching, companies are trying to fill jobs in an effort to meet the demand for orders.
Sam's Club turkeys different this holiday season, retailer will offer direct-to-home wine service as well
Sam’s Club announced its 2021 holiday plans and says that it'll see a return of "families and friends reuniting" for seasonal celebrations. In a press release sent to Fox News, the company confirmed that it is moving many of its holiday food packages back to prepandemic sizes.
Universal Studios in Orlando announces start date for Christmas celebrations
Christmas is back.
This is the top searched Halloween candy, according to Google Trends
Google Trends just released its Halloween blog post explaining all of the current season’s trends.
Black Friday 2021 holiday shoppers could battle empty shelves, toy expert warns
Marissa Silva explains how supply chain disruptions will impact the toy industry this holiday season.
Christmas trees should be ordered now as shortages plague the market
Obtaining a Christmas tree, real or artificial, may be much harder this season due to shortages.
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.
Spirit Halloween and White Castle announce exclusive line of Halloween costumes
For some people, fast food is scary enough for Halloween.
Kroger hiring 20K associates ahead of holiday season rush
During the virtual and in-person event, Kroger will look to fill retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, and pharmacy and healthcare roles.
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.
There may be a Christmas Turkey shortage this year, farmers warn
The U.K. will issue thousands of emergency visas to 5,500 for poultry workers in order to help fix supply-chain problems.
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.
Target to hire 100K workers, provide more hours to current employees for holiday season
The company is slimming down on its seasonal hiring and investing even more in flexible scheduling options, training, pay and benefits for its current team.
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.
Where to get the best ice cream on a cone
Here are some top-ranked ice cream spots where you can treat yourself to a delectable cone, according to various TripAdvisor listings.
National Cheeseburger Day: The best freebies and deals
Every year, September 18 marks National Cheeseburger Day.



















