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The suit alleges that from approximately February 2020 to September 2020, Michael White and Karen White of San Diego, Calif., advertised, marketed, offered, and sold counterfeit YETI products, including the company’s Rambler mug, in the Amazon store. In addition, the defendants are accused of using YETI's trademarks without authorization, despite receiving cease and desist notices from the retailer.

Like its competitors, Walmart has been shifting operations to cater to the crush of online shoppers.

The move comes during a holiday season when retailers are increasingly dependent on delivery companies to move online orders as store traffic plummets during the coronavirus pandemic, a dynamic that has shifted power significantly.

Former Walmart CEO Bill Simon argues that the coronavirus pandemic will challenge department stores, but one-stop shopping outlets will perform well.

The U.S. saw a 427% increase in delivery and shipping-related scams amid Black Friday and Cyber Monday, according to data from cybersecurity firm Check Point Research.

Consumer spending increased by 15% over 2019's previous record of $9.4 billion. 

A list of U.S.-made brands offering holiday sales

Even though the pandemic has upended the retail sector, forcing many retail behemoths into bankruptcy, Target continued to report thriving sales, which will bode well for it ahead of the holiday season.

Amazon workers across the globe have banded together in a series of coordinated Black Friday protests over workers' rights and environmental justice. 

According to data from Adobe Analytics, online sales surged nearly 22% over 2019 when sales notched $4.2 billion.

WalletHub found which stores have the best Black Friday deals this year.

Full-time U.S. operations employees who work for the e-commerce giant between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 will qualify for a $300 bonus, while part-time employees will receive a $150 bonus.