Purolator and UPS pause shipments due to Canada Post strike and weather, threatening holiday sales for e-commerce.

Purolator and UPS have temporarily halted shipments from some courier companies due to a backlog caused by the ongoing Canada Post strike and severe weather. This pause affects companies like eShipper, impacting smaller e-commerce businesses. Montreal cookie maker Félix & Norton warns the halt could cost them the entire holiday season. Canada Post is reviewing new proposals from the striking union representing over 55,000 employees.

December 06, 2024
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