A number of big-name retailers have been forced to pull back their final ordering dates for Christmas amid the ongoing strikes being carried out by workers at Royal Mail. Some stores are telling shoppers they’ll need to order six days earlier than originally planned in order for their parcels to arrive in time for Christmas.
The home delivery expert ParcelHero says shoppers are abandoning expensive express services while strikes threaten to disrupt deliveries, which has led to some dramatic changes in retailers’ final order dates to ensure gifts don’t miss the big day.
Brands such as Boohoo,, Paul Smith, Selfridges and The White Company are among those urging customers to shop early to avoid pre-Christmas panic and disappointment if their gifts don’t arrive on time.
