Insight ReportCountdown to Holiday 2022: Trends To Watch in US Last-Mile Delivery Coresight Research October 17, 2022 Reasons to ReadAs part of our 10-week Countdown to Holiday 2022 series, we assess the trends and challenges that we predict will characterize last-mile shipping this year, covering the following key areas: US consumers’ holiday shopping intentions—based on proprietary survey data The expected impact of US shipping carriers’ peak surcharges Labor shortfalls in the retail trade, logistics and transportation sector Opportunities for alternative fulfillment providers such as Walmart GoLocal, American Eagle Outfitters’ Quiet Logistics, Gap’s GPS Platform Services, Instacart and DoorDash Explore our wider coverage of US holiday retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 7: Consumer Sentiment FocusThe Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent AutonomyAnalyst Corner: Five Key Insights from US Black Friday 2025 and What They Mean for the Rest of Holiday 2025, with Anand KumarSeptember 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Retail Outlook Score Plummets; Holiday-Quarter Growth Projection Moderates