Will christmas gifts arrive on time?

This year's concern is not only that the gifts don't get from your hands to the recipient's hands, but you'll want to send the packages as soon as possible. The additional concern is that these potential gifts might not reach store shelves at all.

Will christmas gifts arrive on time?

This year's concern is not only that the gifts don't get from your hands to the recipient's hands, but you'll want to send the packages as soon as possible. The additional concern is that these potential gifts might not reach store shelves at all. That means the possibility of having empty shelves in stores and higher shipping prices. “You won't find the product you want as quickly as usual,” Gene Seroka, director of the Port of Los Angeles, told CBS News.

The ET team has also put together some of the best products to buy at retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Nordstrom and more, which will not only make great gifts, but will arrive just in time for Christmas. Plus, of course, no matter how severe the shipping issues are, procrastinators can always wait until the last minute, literally with the help of gift cards. Get all the information about the main Christmas shipping dates and the pickup options you need to know below. UPS International President Scott Price Urges People to Do Their Christmas and Hanukkah Shopping Early.

Package shipping costs will also increase, temporarily, until the end of the holiday season. Shipping options for major retailers Apple's AirPods Pro have high-quality sound and feature powerful active noise cancellation that stifles real-world distractions. In addition, the headphones come with a wireless charging case that extends battery life to 24 hours. If you have a 4K-ready TV, you don't want to use an HD-only streaming box with it.

Instead, upgrade to a device like the Roku Streaming Stick+, which supports HD, 4K and HDR. It also comes with a voice control with TV controls, another good improvement over the Roku Express. Start your morning with a fresh cup of coffee with this Keurig K-Mini single-serving coffee maker. This Revlon hair dryer hot air brush will definitely make the perfect gift.

The REVLON one-step hot air brush with hair dryer and volumizer is the perfect brush for combing and drying 26% of your hair volume in one step. Eliminate frizz and protect your hair from heat damage with this brush. Nordstrom department stores always offer free standard shipping for all orders that take 3-8 business days to arrive. Expedited shipping is also available.

Stay comfortable and stylish with these Sam Edelman Lydell ribbed knit mixed combat boots. Celebrate the coming New Year with unmissable discounts on some of the technology's most popular products, such as the Samsung Chromebook. The latest Xbox console is always on the Christmas wish lists, especially when it's on sale. These Beats Powerbeats in-ear headphones are completely wireless and emit 9 hours of audio.

Sweat- and water-resistant design is ideal for training. A super soft and comfortable blanket is always a good gift idea for the holidays. We love this elegant faux leather design from the Martha Stewart collection. A new special gift edition that includes Dyson's Supersonic in blue and rich copper.

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Crew ticking to the limit for Christmas shopping. If you want your sweaters and hats before December. But despite early fears, holiday shoppers received their gifts on time. Many reasons contributed to this success: customers buy early and in person, retailers who order merchandise early, and delivery companies hire more people and build more warehouses, according to The New York Times.

Christmas shipping deadlines are fast approaching to ensure Christmas gifts arrive in time for December 25th. Some major retailers, such as Anthropologie, Macy's, Kate Spade and Madewell, will offer one-day shipping, meaning you can place orders until the day before Christmas Eve or even Christmas. From now until Thursday, December 23, you can choose from options ranging from free standard shipping to next-day paid shipping to receive your gifts before Christmas. As a result, it's recommended to start buying gifts even before this year if you want your gifts to arrive on time.

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