With Royal Mail strikes causing potential delays, consumers are urged to order Christmas furniture early. The last date for first class post is Friday, December 16, while Special Delivery Guaranteed must be sent by Tuesday, December 20.
Online retailers like Funky Pigeon and Moonpig are advising customers to upgrade to tracked or courier services to ensure delivery before Christmas. Funky Pigeon's last guaranteed delivery date is December 16 for most items, but flowers and alcohol can be ordered until December 23.
Moonpig warns of disruption due to strikes, with the last date for card-only orders on December 16 and gifts by December 20. Flowers and plants, sent via courier, have a later cut-off of December 23.
Thortful recommends using DPD delivery to avoid delays, while Amazon continues to offer free next-day delivery for Prime members. High street retailers like Waterstones have brought forward online order dates and encourage in-store shopping or click-and-collect.
