Christmas Shopping 2020: What's Different This Year?

It's that time of year again! The festive period is fast approaching, and while it may sneak up on us every year, this year's Christmas shopping may be a little different for all of us.

2020 has been a year unlike any before so it shouldn't come as a surprise that Christmas is going to look a little different this year too. It's been a crazy and challenging year so far and we are expecting and preparing for these last two months of the year to be just as, if not more, crazy.
Wild Earth and all the staff here have been working tirelessly to ensure everything is running as smoothly as possible for our customers and we're looking forward to an exciting Christmas period.

2020 has been a year unlike any before so it shouldn't come as a surprise that Christmas is going to look a little different this year too. 

With Covid-19 still impacting communities around Australia, and limited stock levels of many favourite Christmas gift items prior to December, many people are getting in early to finish their Christmas shopping.
In fact, almost half of Australian shoppers plan to finish their Christmas shopping in October and November.

Over the course of this year, supply networks have been stretched thin across the whole retail sector, stock levels are likely to be lower over the whole industry, meaning it may be more difficult to find that perfect present at the last minute. This year, it may be as important as ever to shop early and get in quick to ensure you have ample opportunity to prepare before it's too late. While we will always aim to bring you the best service and widest range of gear, this year is proving to be a huge challenge for businesses around Australia (and the World) and we are anticipating having limited stocks of some of our best selling items. Add to that potential delays in shipping services and restocking shipments over the Christmas period and finding that perfect gift in time could become quite a challenge.

Although we are aware of these potential outcomes and are preparing accordingly, (we are stocking up as much as possible now to avoid any shortages over Christmas) it is impossible to predict what exactly will happen and we are hoping that everything will be as normal as possible and run smoothly. However, as a customer, you can give yourself the best chance of receiving the product you want in time for the big day by doing your Christmas shopping as early as possible. 

How can I make sure I get the prefect gift for Christmas?
Wherever you are shopping, if you see the item in stock, don't hesitate, grab it while you can. If one of our items are out of stock, check out the other recommended items on the website product page for similiar gift ideas.

How can I make sure I get all my orders in time?
According to Australia Post, these are the recommended postage windows:

• For any free shipping orders, we advise you to have your order placed by 2pm, Friday the 4th of December.
• For regular shipping orders, Australia Post advises to have your order placed by 2pm, Friday the 11th of December.
• For express shipping, Australia Post advises having your order placed by 2pm, Friday the 18th of December.

If unsure, please check Australian Post Latest Service Updates by clicking here

Do you have a question about your order or one of our products?
We are available 7 days a week to help you:

• You can contact our fantastic customer service team and they will be on hand and ready to assist you in any way you need.
• You can also contact Australia Post or your chosen courier, with your order tracking number, for any enquires regarding your parcel once it has left the Wild Earth warehouse.

From everyone at Wild Earth, we wish you a stress-free Christmas shopping season! We hope the remainder of your year will be restful, relaxing and full of adventure outdoors!

Please check out our instagram for some holiday season inspiration and tag @wildearthaustralia and #mywildearth in your next post for a chance to be featured.

And for some Outdoor Christmas Gift ideas, check out our Christmas Gift Guide below.