Hope retailers have a backup plan...

[kadee79]

UPS has reportedly told drivers across the country to stop picking up packages from six retailers, including Gap, Nike and Macy’s, as the shipping company attempts to keep up with a record-breaking online shopping season amid the coronavirus pandemic.



In an internal message obtained by The Wall Street Journal and confirmed by various UPS workers in different regions, the delivery company announced the temporary shipping restrictions on the retailers, which also included L.L. Bean, Hot Topic and Newegg.



“No exceptions,” the message reportedly said.

clarion.causeaction.com/2020/12/02/ups-drivers-told-not-to-pick-up-shipments-from-major-retailers-amid-pandemic-fueled-holiday-surge-report/


This could end up hurting UPS in the long run.

[thyme4change]

I tried to read the article, but had trouble with pop-ups and jumping.

Did they say why? Like are they behind on payment? Or have they done something specific?

[wvugurl26]

Apparently the retailers had caps on how many packages UPS would ship for them according to what I read.

[anciana]

Dec 3, 2020 13:30:39 GMT -5 thyme4change said:

I tried to read the article, but had trouble with pop-ups and jumping.

Did they say why? Like are they behind on payment? Or have they done something specific?

I found the article here as well. 

Yikes! That might be why my package hasn't even been picked up by the shipper. Now what? I guess if the business can get the stuff to a store in my town, I could go pick it up there but nobody is saying anything yet

[busymom]

Well, between this & the problems with the USPS right now, that could explain why the only retailer who has gotten my order delivered to me (ordered on Thanksgiving or Black Friday) has been Hickory Farm.  

[Opti]

Dec 3, 2020 13:44:54 GMT -5 anciana said:

Dec 3, 2020 13:30:39 GMT -5 thyme4change said:

I tried to read the article, but had trouble with pop-ups and jumping.

Did they say why? Like are they behind on payment? Or have they done something specific?

I found the article here as well. 

Yikes! That might be why my package hasn't even been picked up by the shipper. Now what? I guess if the business can get the stuff to a store in my town, I could go pick it up there but nobody is saying anything yet

Crap, that's a problem. I prefer to pick up at Macy's because its nearby, but there is no LL Bean store in my area to my knowledge. I was contemplating getting a thing or two from them. 

[flan327]

I did most of my Christmas shopping with zulily

No problems

[bean29]

I do have an order pending from Macys.  I think at least part of it shipped.  I was also going to re-order a pair of boots I bought in a size Wide, I will have to think on it.

I have an order from Target, and Ann Taylor and Talbots, and Vera Bradley I am waiting on too.  Target and VB should come today.

[saveinla]

I got my Macy's package via UPS just now. So it looks they are making alternate plans

[flan327]

Dec 3, 2020 17:21:12 GMT -5 bean29 said:

I do have an order pending from Macys.  I think at least part of it shipped.  I was also going to re-order a pair of boots I bought in a size Wide, I will have to think on it.

I have an order from Target, and Ann Taylor and Talbots, and Vera Bradley I am waiting on too.  Target and VB should come today.

Can I ask about your experience ordering from Target?

I love shopping there but online?

Their site is not user friendly

[Tennesseer]

Dec 3, 2020 13:30:39 GMT -5 thyme4change said:

I tried to read the article, but had trouble with pop-ups and jumping.

Did they say why? Like are they behind on payment? Or have they done something specific?

Usually because the mass shippers have a deep discount per package. Good business for UPS, FedEx, etc. any time of year other than peak shipping for Christmas. Delays the packages of those who paid full price to ship their one, two, three or so packages.

[wvugurl26]

I don't have issues with the Target site. I find it much better than Walmart's. I also use the Target app to place drive up orders.

I got packages from Ulta and Fiesta via UPS today. They were running later then usual. I have a big number of packages outstanding but none with the companies named in the article.

[flan327]

Dec 3, 2020 19:31:30 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

I don't have issues with the Target site. I find it much better than Walmart's. I also use the Target app to place drive up orders.

I got packages from Ulta and Fiesta via UPS today. They were running later then usual. I have a big number of packages outstanding but none with the companies named in the article.

I don't usually shop at Walmart

I miss shopping...just walking around a store...

[Deleted]

UPS is not going to add additional long term capacity to manage one capacity busting winter.

They will add to their temporary workforce, but will not significantly add to their truck/plane fleet. At most they will delay retirement for a few months of trucks/planes that are due for it.

[kadee79]

I have had one very bad experience with Target & one that was fine.  The bad one...was supposed to be a "set" of 4 wooden tv trays & the stand for them...I got 1 table and then they didn't want to do a refund until I got upset and said a few things...then they did the refund.

[NoNamePerson]

Dec 3, 2020 15:21:22 GMT -5 flan327 said:

I did most of my Christmas shopping with zulily

No problems

Aren’t they owned by QVC or both owed by same company! QVC seems to have shipping down pat most of the time

[wvugurl26]

Zulily shipping can take forever. I had a couple items canceled earlier this year after waiting over a month for it to ship. Also I often find the same item available for the same price on Amazon. Or its a dollar more on Amazon with Prime shipping.

I had a problem with a Target curb side order in September. The automated return process was useless. I called and got a human and got my refund easily.

2020 has definitely busted our supply and distribution channels.

[flan327]

Dec 3, 2020 21:03:07 GMT -5 kadee79 said:

I have had one very bad experience with Target & one that was fine.  The bad one...was supposed to be a "set" of 4 wooden tv trays & the stand for them...I got 1 table and then they didn't want to do a refund until I got upset and said a few things...then they did the refund.

Sorry to hear that

I used to shop at our nearest Target 4 - 5 times a week...dog food, paper products, food

Loved their "Cat and Jack" line of clothing for kids

Cashiers were hard working and they always opened extra lanes

And there was a Super Target about 25 minutes away from our house

Great bagels, especially the Asiago ones

I bought a living room chair from them too.

Comfy and good looking

[flan327]

Dec 3, 2020 22:56:43 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

Zulily shipping can take forever. I had a couple items canceled earlier this year after waiting over a month for it to ship. Also I often find the same item available for the same price on Amazon. Or its a dollar more on Amazon with Prime shipping.

I had a problem with a Target curb side order in September. The automated return process was useless. I called and got a human and got my refund easily.

2020 has definitely busted our supply and distribution channels.

I bought 90% of my Christmas gifts from zulily

They now carry food, wine, clothing for boys and men, electronics, crafts

[flan327]

Zulily also sends me emails letting me know when my order has shipped

[bean29]

My Macys order shipped. Received my order from target.

[dannylion]

Target is mostly all right for shipping for me, but they don't always pack things properly, so sometimes they arrive in less-than-optimal condition.  Earlier in the year, I was having trouble finding some canned goods like chickpeas and tomato paste from grocery stores and Costco, but Target would sometimes have what I wanted, so I ordered from them.  They just dumped the cans in the box and sent them on their way to fend for themselves, so most of them arrived with various degrees of dents.  On the other hand, I also ordered roasted red peppers in jars, which arrived entombed in multiple layers of protective wrapping, so some things were properly packed for shipment.  

Non-food items have arrived in good condition, but they have generally just been shipped in the packaging they get from the factory, sometimes put into a Target box as well, sometimes not.     

[mollyanna58]

I stopped at my parents' house yesterday to pick up mail, and found a package from The Gap on the front porch.  It was addressed to someone else at the same street address in a different town. 

[toomuchreality]

Dec 6, 2020 9:32:55 GMT -5 mollyanna58 said:

I stopped at my parents' house yesterday to pick up mail, and found a package from The Gap on the front porch.  It was addressed to someone else at the same street address in a different town. 

Yikes. I wonder if, because of error, this pkg now will get extra fast delivery to correct address, or if it becomes part of regular delivery, so arrives late?

[mollyanna58]

Dec 6, 2020 12:44:36 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

Dec 6, 2020 9:32:55 GMT -5 mollyanna58 said:

I stopped at my parents' house yesterday to pick up mail, and found a package from The Gap on the front porch.  It was addressed to someone else at the same street address in a different town. 

Yikes. I wonder if, because of error, this pkg now will get extra fast delivery to correct address, or if it becomes part of regular delivery, so arrives late?

I wasn't sure if it was delivered by UPS or not, and didn't know who to contact about it. I decided it was easier to just drive a few miles and drop it on her front porch; so I got my good deed for the day done. 

[bean29]

This is what I do with mail that is for a house about a mile from me-I get it my car and deliver it to their mailbox. I get mail for that house at least once year.

[toomuchreality]

Dec 6, 2020 16:03:22 GMT -5 mollyanna58 said:

Dec 6, 2020 12:44:36 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

Yikes. I wonder if, because of error, this pkg now will get extra fast delivery to correct address, or if it becomes part of regular delivery, so arrives late?

I wasn't sure if it was delivered by UPS or not, and didn't know who to contact about it. I decided it was easier to just drive a few miles and drop it on her front porch; so I got my good deed for the day done. 

You are a good Dobie! Well done.

[NastyWoman]

Dec 4, 2020 7:29:40 GMT -5 flan327 said:

Dec 3, 2020 22:56:43 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

Zulily shipping can take forever. I had a couple items canceled earlier this year after waiting over a month for it to ship. Also I often find the same item available for the same price on Amazon. Or its a dollar more on Amazon with Prime shipping.

I had a problem with a Target curb side order in September. The automated return process was useless. I called and got a human and got my refund easily.

2020 has definitely busted our supply and distribution channels.

I bought 90% of my Christmas gifts from zulily

They now carry food, wine, clothing for boys and men, electronics, crafts

I have never ordered from Zulily. How long does their delivery take on average? I am talking normal times as I don't need any Xmas gifts anymore

[daisylu]

Dec 6, 2020 9:32:55 GMT -5 mollyanna58 said:

I stopped at my parents' house yesterday to pick up mail, and found a package from The Gap on the front porch.  It was addressed to someone else at the same street address in a different town. 

We often receive mail and packages for a similar address in the same zip code. Example, 2587 Glenview Drive and receive mail for 2587 New Hope Drive. Their address is on a private road, ours' is on a state road. I always drop their mail off to the post office. I fear that they do not do the same, as we are constantly missing mail. One reason why I prefer to do to do most things online. DH wants a bill in his hand. So I handle what I can, and everything not listed under both names he is responsible for.

[bean29]

Dec 3, 2020 19:12:30 GMT -5 flan327 said:

Dec 3, 2020 17:21:12 GMT -5 bean29 said:

I do have an order pending from Macys.  I think at least part of it shipped.  I was also going to re-order a pair of boots I bought in a size Wide, I will have to think on it.

I have an order from Target, and Ann Taylor and Talbots, and Vera Bradley I am waiting on too.  Target and VB should come today.

Can I ask about your experience ordering from Target?

I love shopping there but online?

Their site is not user friendly

Idk, 

I don't usually use the site on my computer, I use the app on my phone.  I have stuff delivered almost as much as I pick stuff up in the store.  I ordered a storage bag for a small tree, men's Disney Lilo and stitch pajama bottoms (ordered for DD they did not have same in a Women's version), and the undershirts for DH.  I ordered a pack of white ones, and a pack that was supposed to be 1/2 grey and 1/2 black.  DH got a pack with black, grey, royal blue, burgandy and navy?  I reported they sent the wrong T-shirts, they said they would send out the right ones and I could do whatever I wanted with the others, donate, keep or recycle.   I was pretty sure that was what they would do.  DH was mad, b/c he does not feel right about it, but he really likes the black/grey ones and I can not see him using the others very much.

Today I should get my Roomba I ordered from Walmart.  DH will not be happy about that!