Several East and Gulf coast ports have shut down after labor negotiations stalled. What does this mean for upcoming holiday shopping?

Holiday shoppers should get ahead on their purchases before the supply chain disruptions tied to the port strike begin to hinder business operations, an expert says.

The U.S. port strike, which is now in its third day, could impact a host of consumer-staples companies spanning whiskey, fruit, pasta sauce and beauty products, according to Bank of America. The strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association has shut down ports from Maine to Texas and has also thrust U.