Holiday Shipping News Updates

BusinessLogistics

US Cyber Weekend Sales Rose 9%

Cyber Weekend e-commerce sales grew 9% in the U.S. this year, up from 6% in 2023, according to data from Salesforce.

December 2, 2024
BusinessEquipmentTCA

Hess Toy Truck Marks 60th Anniversary

This holiday season brings a milestone for the Hess toy truck in the form of its 60th anniversary.

November 21, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canada Post Workers Could Strike Ahead of Shopping Season

The upcoming holiday season could be disrupted by a looming strike at Canada’s largest domestic shipping company.

November 12, 2024
BusinessLogistics

Americans Plan to Cut Holiday Gift Buying in Hit to Retail

U.S. shoppers say they’re going to spend less on holiday gifts this year, which would deliver another blow to retailers that have struggled with waning demand.

October 15, 2024
BusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Major Shippers Don’t Predict Issues Meeting Holiday Demand

Carriers like the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS Inc. have capacity to meet projected demand this holiday season, which is cheery news for shippers and shoppers alike.

November 21, 2023
BusinessLogistics

Trucking Enters Strong but Uncertain Holiday Season

The trucking industry is heading into a strong but somewhat uncertain peak shipping season with consumer spending expected to remain high even amid a softer economy, according to a survey.

November 9, 2023
BusinessLogisticsTCA

Holiday Shipping Deadlines Near for USPS, FedEx, UPS

Here's a look at upcoming holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedEx if you want those packages to arrive before Dec. 25.

December 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Cyber Monday Sales on Track to Break Record Despite Inflation

U.S. shoppers spent $11.3 billion on Cyber Monday, a robust showing that suggests steep discounts attracted inflation-stung shoppers.

November 29, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Carriers Feeling Cheery About On-Time Holiday Deliveries

The nation’s major shipping companies are in the best shape to get holiday shoppers’ packages delivered on time since the start of the pandemic, suggesting a return to normalcy.

November 21, 2022
BusinessLogistics

US Online Holiday Spending Grows at Slowest Rate in Seven Years

Online shopping for holiday gifts last year in the U.S. grew at the slowest rate since at least 2014, according to Adobe Analytics, after a blowout year in 2020.

January 12, 2022