Bringoz Industry Weekly 10/12

onsumers are expected to spend a record $253.4 billion online in the U.S. this holiday shopping season. Amazon is bringing its pharmacy services to doctors’ offices. The New York City Department of Transportation is expanding a delivery locker pilot program. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

U.S. consumers are expected to spend a record $253.4 billion online this holiday shopping season (Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025), according to Adobe’s 2025 online shopping forecast. This represents a 5.3% increase from 2024, when Adobe recorded the current all-time-high of $241.4 billion. A record 10 days will see consumers spend over $5 billion in a single day, up from seven days during the 2024 holiday season, according to Adobe. Read more.

Amazon is bringing its pharmacy services to doctors’ offices. The company announced Tuesday that it will install pharmacy kiosks in clinics where Amazon One Medical patients can fill their prescriptions immediately after their appointments. The first kiosks will launch in December at five One Medical locations across the greater Los Angeles area. A broader rollout is planned for 2026. Read more.

The New York City Department of Transportation is expanding a delivery locker pilot program to 36 additional locations in the next several weeks in a bid to curb package theft and truck traffic. The program, called LockerNYC, offers free public delivery lockers for sending and receiving packages on public sidewalks and in indoor locations across the city’s five boroughs. LockerNYC will have a total of 70 locations once the new lockers are available. Read more.

Inflation is affecting how consumers shop and what they buy. Rising prices for groceries and everyday essentials are forcing households to adjust spending habits and adapt their holiday shopping plans. Understanding these shifts is essential for businesses aiming to navigate the holidays successfully. Here’s a closer look at how inflation will affect consumer spending this holiday season. Read more.

As we look ahead towards the holidays, the retail industry faces a familiar rivalry: brick-and-mortar versus eCommerce. The pandemic accelerated online shopping, but physical stores have since made a comeback. Here’s a look at how both sides can appeal to consumers and capture more attention from holiday shoppers. Read more.

The last-mile delivery of pharmaceuticals is a critical stage in the healthcare supply chain. Ensuring timely and safe delivery of medications to patients is essential for their well-being. However, last-mile pharmaceutical delivery is often the most complex and challenging part of the delivery process. Here’s a look at effective strategies to streamline last-mile pharmaceutical delivery. Read more.