The USPS plans to raise rates in January for its shipping services, including Priority Mail and other services popular with smaller online merchants. The rate changes include an almost 10% average rate increase for Priority Mail. The Postal Service also Read more
The USPS is finding nothing lasts forever, not even when it comes to Forever stamps. In 2013, the Postal Service received permission from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to raise postage rates higher than the Consumer Price Index (CPI) due Read more
There’s a shipping rate change that won’t affect the many online sellers who use USPS, UPS or FedEx to fulfill orders. But for some sellers, a “small change” change could add up. Stamps.com explained the impact on sellers in a Read more
USPS spokesperson Patricia Licata confirmed the Postal Service experienced a problem that caused its system to overcharge customers purchasing postage at retail windows on Wednesday, May 20th. “We did have an issue that cropped up two days ago, but it’s Read more
The rates the Postal Service was going to roll out last month will instead go into effect on May 31st, and the Postal Regulatory Commission formally approved the last of the rate changes on Thursday. The changes coming on May Read more
The US Postal Service is making rate changes in April, both for market dominant services and competitive products. The USPS received approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission this week. The good news for many small online sellers is that Priority Read more
The USPS filed a notice about its rate plans for Priority Mail, a popular service among online sellers. But the filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission included some good news – the Postal Service wants to keep domestic Priority Mail Read more
Many merchants who ship online orders via FedEx and UPS ground are unaware of the significant changes to rates that took effect at the beginning of this year, according to Endicia. The company, which helps businesses with USPS shipping, surveyed Read more
The U.S. Postal Service will raise rates in April for some market dominant services based on a Consumer Price Index (CPI) cap authority of 1.966%. While the price of a first class Forever stamp won’t change, each additional ounce will Read more
Given the importance of shipping to all online retailers, it was no surprise that Etsy reminded sellers of changes to postage rates through a blog post announcement. “In January 2015, while Canada Post has planned changes as expected, USPS rates Read more
