2. Still waiting on some of your packages to be delivered? More packages will be shipped this season than ever before.
The increase in online sales — coupled with Thanksgiving and Black Friday falling earlier in the month — has created a demand for more reliable and expedited delivery practices. Shipping companies have warned customers to be aware of delivery deadlines, or their packages won’t make it to their destination in time for the holidays.
3. Don’t get tricked as you buy any last-minute gifts.
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine offered holiday consumer protection tips ahead of one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. Consider using a credit card for online purchases. In general, when you pay with a credit card, you have certain rights to dispute unauthorized charges that you may not have with a debit card or other form of payment.
4. Did you shop locally at all this holiday season?
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide. It falls right after Thanksgiving and Black Friday, and started back in 2010. According to American Express, 95 million people shopped at small businesses last year on Small Business Saturday.
5. There are ways to give back during the holiday retail season.
Millions of consumers spent more money online than ever before on Cyber Monday, and local charities are hoping to snag a little bit of that cash to support good causes.
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