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Yes, there are shortages, and prices are up. But in these Los Angeles gift stores, shoppers are already shopping.
Retailers and manufacturers are anxious about holiday shopping as they monitor supplies on delayed cargo ships.
The supply chain mess has raised the prices of feed, storage, shipping and materials. But the turkey and pie will be on the table.
Holiday shopping is expected to increase on average, but that’s all down to better-off households.
Some retailers are even starting their Black Friday deals today.
As retailers start to stock up for the holidays, space to store goods is at a premium
Consumers want the convenience of delivery and e-commerce, but some also want in-store experiences with all the holiday trimmings.
Companies could put a cap on the number of deliveries they accept, leaving the overflow to the postal service.
Grappling with shortages as holiday shopping season approaches, merchants focus on products that are available.
Workers across industries have expressed frustration all year about shipping delays. Now it’s crunch time again.