An OIG audit found USPS processing facilities in the Southern Area were not making sure that “Mail Transport Equipment” (MTEs) were empty before sending them to a Service Center (MTESC) in Dallas. The problem resulted in significant delays in delivery of mail, Read more
Would you let eBay pack and ship the items you’ve sold by dropping them off at a local drop-off point? It sounds unlikely, but British newspaper the Telegraph is reporting a new pilot program that does just that. The concept, according to Read more
The high-profile executive in charge of sales and marketing for the US Postal Service is leaving the organization in May. The announcement comes not long after the appointment of Postmaster General Megan Brennan, who replaced Patrick Donahoe. Chief Marketing and Read more
Stamps.com will acquire Endicia for $215 million in cash pending regulatory approval, including antitrust scrutiny courtesy of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. The two companies provide online postage solutions, including solutions for online sellers. Stamps.com said the move would help it compete Read more
Etsy sellers who are tired of refunding buyers for shipping overages or not recouping their entire shipping costs are a step closer to getting relief. Etsy launched a beta version of calculated shipping, and all sellers can test the new Read more
The motivation behind the eBay Global Shipping Program is to make it easier and more transparent to buy and sell across country borders, but in some cases, the program impedes trade. Case in point, a reader said he went to Read more
ARLINGTON, Va. – The dramatic spike in online retail sales has provided a welcome bright spot for the U.S. Postal Service, which has been buffeted in recent years by declining mail volumes and hefty costs associated with its workforce due Read more
Amazon.com expanded its Prime Now same-day delivery service to Baltimore and Miami. The service is free for 2-hour delivery and costs $7.99 for one-hour delivery. Amazons spokesperson Kelly Cheeseman told the Miami Herald many of the items available through the Prime Now Read more
eBay issued a notice to sellers in the UK, informing them of the Royal Mail rate changes for 2015. “We want to explain how this affects you,” eBay UK stated. Announced at the end of February, the changes take effect Read more
The U.S. Postal Service is ending standalone support for its Click-N-Ship for Business App (CNSB), formerly called Shipping Assistant, which launched in 2003. USPS spokesperson Darleen Reid confirmed that the organization had sent an email blast to customers this week Read more
