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Day: January 19, 2016

Ecommerce News: Amazon Drones, Postal Mules, and More

January 19, 2016July 29, 2017 Ina Steiner

While online sellers are dealing with the impact of Sunday’s USPS rate hike, here’s some lighter news with regard to shipping and delivery, including news about a former eBay executive. Amazon Opens up About Delivery Drones  Yahoo Tech’s David Pogue Read more

Marketplaces, News, ShippingAmazon, Drones, Shipping

Walmart Store Closures from All Angles

January 19, 2016July 31, 2017 Ina Steiner

Add Walmart to the list of large retailers that are closing brick-and-mortar stores – on Friday, it announced it would close 269 stores in the U.S. and internationally. “As part of today”s action, the company will close 154 locations in Read more

Marketplaces, NewsWalmart

One Case Where It’s Cheaper to Ship at the Post Office

January 19, 2016July 29, 2017 Ina Steiner

The USPS did not change the retail rate of First Class Package Service, only the Commercial Base rates, resulting in a strange phenomenon where in a few cases, it’s actually cheaper to bring your package to the post office. (Retail Read more

News, ShippingUSPS Rates

Amazon Deal with USPS Gives Sellers Unprecedented Discounts

January 19, 2016July 29, 2017 Ina Steiner

Amazon told sellers on Monday it had negotiated a deal with the USPS so they will see no rate change on the cost of Priority Mail shipping, which will remain at 2015 rates. The deal is unprecedented, since Priority Mail rates Read more

Marketplaces, NewsAmazon, USPS


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