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Last-Minute Shoppers Turn to Amazon for Holiday Gifts

12/14/2025

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With Christmas approaching in less than two weeks, consumers are in a last-minute gift shopping frenzy and increasingly rely on Amazon for timely deliveries.
The urgency reflects shipping cutoffs at most retailers, prompting shoppers to seek faster options to meet deadlines.
As a result, many shoppers struggle to complete their lists before the holiday.

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Story summary

With Christmas approaching in less than two weeks, consumers are in a last-minute gift shopping frenzy and increasingly rely on Amazon for timely deliveries.
The urgency reflects shipping cutoffs at most retailers, prompting shoppers to seek faster options to meet deadlines.
As a result, many shoppers struggle to complete their lists before the holiday.