As the holiday shopping season approaches, reports of online shopping fraud increased sharply for adults older than 60, according to a government report.
Reports of online shopping fraud more than doubled in 2020, and for the first half of 2021, the numbers continued to be far higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest report to Congress by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) .
Consumers Already Holiday Shopping to Avoid the Supply Chain Grinch
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"As we see in the news, the supply chain challenges are a global reality. Regardless, consumers will still measure retailers on their ability to deliver on their wish lists this holiday season," said Mike Webster , senior vice president, and general manager, Oracle Retail.
Supply chain woes
Gift givers are worried they will be left holding an empty box as products may not be available or will take too long to arrive:
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(NEW YORK) — The strained supply chain and worldwide shipping crunch has had an impact on everything from holiday shopping to every day goods and services.
Good Morning America assembled an expert panel to explain what’s happening and shopping strategies to know.
Winter shopping, holiday activities ready for season change in downtown Detroit
Detroit — Temperatures in Metro Detroit may still be lingering in the 70s, but thoughts are turning to holiday shopping and entertainment, as downtown Detroit is readied for the return of the Downtown Detroit Markets.
The 18 local retailers, a majority of them female or minority owned and Detroit based, will set up shop as part of the market at Cadillac Square Nov. 10-Dec. 31.
Yes, You Should Start Shopping For The Holidays Now – Forbes Advisor
You know it's going to be a challenging holiday shopping season when everyone's talking about it in October—including the White House.
After last year's prolonged run up to the holidays due to the pandemic, shoppers and brands alike have been looking forward to a 2021 that's a little more relaxed.
Amazon to hire 150,000 U.S. workers for holiday shopping season | Reuters
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Packages are seen inside Amazon's JFK8 distribution center in Staten Island, New York, U.S. November 25, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Last year, the company announced 100,000 seasonal jobs, after it had already boosted staffing through the pandemic.
Op-Ed: Kentucky Retail Federation urges starting holiday shopping early
The Kentucky Retail Federation is urging Kentuckians to get their holiday shopping done early this year.
"The holiday season is a great time to support the retailers in your community. This year, we're encouraging Kentuckians to get their holiday shopping done early and not wait until the last minute," said Tod Griffin, president of the Kentucky Retail Federation.
Happening on Twitter
Jen Psaki now blaming online shopping for supply chain issues and port delays charliespiering (from Washington D.C.) Tue Oct 19 17:29:09 +0000 2021
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Online grocery shopping grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming a lucrative gig for those who shopped for those… https://t.co/tU01cpvB2K USATODAY (from USA TODAY HQ, McLean, Va.) Tue Oct 19 17:33:00 +0000 2021
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