UPS Reportedly Places Shipping Limits On Some Retailers

UPS Reportedly Places Shipping Limits On Some Retailers

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The video discusses how major retailers like Gap, LL Bean, and Nike are impacting UPS's delivery performance due to a surge in online sales after Thanksgiving. The increase in online shopping during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which rose by 44% this year, has strained UPS's delivery capabilities. The company plans to resume normal pickups once it catches up with the demand, as reported by the Wall Street Journal and the National Retail Federation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major retailers are mentioned in the context of UPS's performance?

Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's

Best Buy, Macy's, and Sears

Amazon, Walmart, and Target

Gap, LL Bean, and Nike

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge is UPS facing after Thanksgiving?

Employee strikes

Strain on delivery due to online sales

Increased fuel prices

A shortage of delivery trucks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is UPS taking to manage the delivery strain?

Increasing delivery charges

Halting pickups temporarily

Hiring more drivers

Partnering with more retailers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what percentage did online shopping increase during Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

30%

44%

50%

60%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization provided the statistics on the rise in online shopping?

The Federal Trade Commission

The Wall Street Journal

The National Retail Federation

The New York Times