The US Postal Service posted the following message on its Link blog: The start of 2017 marks the beginning of what promises to be another busy year for the Postal Service. Throughout the year, the organization will continue its focus Read more
Etsy’s Mike McGuire, a Program Analyst on the Shipping & Order Management team, published the following post on the Etsy Seller Handbook: At the beginning of every calendar year, most shipping providers make changes to their rates and services. We Read more
Pitney Bowes Inc., a global technology leader that provides innovative solutions and services powering anywhere-to-everywhere commerce announced a partnership with Bonanza, an online marketplace for everything but the ordinary. Selling and buying just became easier for U.S. entrepreneurs and consumers Read more
President Obama reappointed Robert G. Taub and Mark Acton as Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission (Commission) for new terms that expire October 14, 2022. Both Commissioners were confirmed by the United States Senate on December 10, 2016. The President Read more
ShipStation, the leading web-based ecommerce shipping solution, announced an integration with Tophatter, a live auction website that offers up to 80% off designer jewelry, apparel, accessories, beauty, electronics and more. This integration will allow Tophatter sellers to quickly and easily Read more
Small and medium ecommerce companies that can’t manage their shipping costs won’t be around unless they adopt the right technology. Amazon has set expectations for many shoppers, with most now expecting free or low-cost shipping in one seamless transaction. Small Read more
With just days to go until the ninth-annual Free Shipping Day on Friday, Dec. 16, stores that haven’t participated in past events are signing up to offer free shipping and delivery by Christmas Eve. Lululemon, Banana Republic, GameStop, American Eagle, Read more
UPS announced its first eBike in the U.S. This new electrically-assisted tricycle began delivering packages in Portland, Ore., on November 21. UPS anticipates this eBike prototype could become a component of its delivery capabilities in some other cities across the Read more
The USPS published its 2016 Holiday Guide to Deliver Cheer guide with advice for shippers and information about its busiest shipping days: Americans take time during the holidays to share gratitude with loved ones and friends around the world. So Read more
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois today urged Illinois residents who send holiday gifts internationally to follow important tips to avoid being scammed and paying expensive fees when packages are “lost,” Read more
