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Holiday Shipping Fees Soar as Peak Season Starts Earlier Than Ever
Peak season charges now span nearly one-third of year.
Consumers and retailers are grappling with higher-than-ever holiday shipping costs this year.
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Subscription-based pet care company DoggieLawn gets a steady flow of orders all year round, so it doesn’t see a year-end bump in sales. But the Los Angeles-based grass pad-maker can’t escape the steep climb in holiday shipping costs.