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Online shopping
A holiday glut of packages prompts a shipping crisis for small businesses
by
Justin Ho
Dec 24, 2020
Retailers are increasing shipping fees while fielding more calls from customers, asking, "Where's my package?"
Shipping delays cause problems for small retailers
Dec 22, 2020
We’re expecting record online sales this holiday season, and shippers are having a hard time keeping up.
A freight time to be in shipping
Dec 21, 2020
In recent months, freight rates have been skyrocketing.
How we shop for the holidays is different this year
Dec 16, 2020
People are shopping online more, buying gifts for fewer people — and in some cases, changing up what they usually give.
Retailers have to figure out how to handle all our online returns
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 14, 2020
One challenge for those managing "reverse logistics"? Not enough room to store everything we want to send back, one study says.
As more and more people download video games, what's the future for retailers?
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 8, 2020
Video game retailer GameStop reports third quarter earnings, but its business model may be getting old.
Holiday surge in e-commerce could cause delivery crunch
Nov 27, 2020
It won't be as bad as early in the pandemic, but shoppers should plan ahead.
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Online shopping uptick expected to continue for holidays
Nov 26, 2020
But the uncertainty of this holiday season could give small, local businesses an edge if they offer last-minute shopping options.
Cardboard boxes in high demand this holiday season
Nov 16, 2020
Online sales are expected to surge this year because of the pandemic. And that means retailers need a lot more boxes.
U.S. was top seller to China during Singles Day
by
Jennifer Pak
Nov 12, 2020
But overall retail sales in China for the year are still down significantly due to the pandemic.