Shipping tips to get the most out of your holiday sales

Shoppers are getting an early start – is your online shop ready?
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Shop early, ship early: This year, the holiday rush begins sooner rather than later. More than half of consumers plan to start their gift shopping in October, and UPS is at the ready to support all business owners and sellers.

Your business is our business: We're here to help you take advantage of these shipping trends. Whether shipping locally or globally, we've got a speed and price that will suit you. 

Pro tips: Check out this list to make the most of the gifting season.

📅 Keep our UPS Holiday Shipping Calendar on hand and plan ahead.

🎁 Give UPS SurePost a try. It's a cost-effective service with no demand surcharges – great for businesses and customers. And you can get reliable on-time delivery even during busy times.

🛫 Use UPS Air and Saturday shipping to send packages sooner. Why wait until Monday? Your customers will love getting their gifts early. 

✅ Plan for easy returns to help your customers – and also your business. Offer prepaid UPS return labels and let them know that a UPS driver can pick up returns from their door with a pre-made label. 

If you're a business owner, remind your customers to shop early and ship early this holiday season. And you’re in safe hands 🤲 Newsweek ranked UPS the No. 1 shipping and delivery service on its Best of the Best 2024 list.  

So go ahead – make your list, check it twice and leave the shipping to UPS.

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