Why Your PO Box Fees Might Be Going Up
Many small businesses rent post office boxes for a variety of reasons, including privacy and safety – but the rates may always seem to be going up. Now there’s another reason why your PO Box […]
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USPS to Raise Rates at the End of August
The US Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) requesting rate increases to take effect August 29, 2021. The filing impacts only “Market Dominant” rates, not “Competitive” rates. (Rates for Priority […]
USPS Approved Jumbo Mailboxes to Fit All Those Online Orders
Is your mailbox big enough to handle your mail and online orders? The USPS showed genuine concern this week as it celebrated Mailbox Improvement Week, and it offered advice to online shoppers on finding bigger […]
EcommerceBytes Soundoff: Letters to the Editor – May 9, 2021
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From shipping issues to payment processing, from fees to online marketplace policies, EcommerceBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views. Dear Ina,I had […]
USPS to Launch Connect This Summer, Inviting Shippers Into Its Network
This summer, the U.S. Postal Service is set to begin an ambitious trial program that will invite online sellers and other shippers to access its network directly for speedy local and regional package deliveries. Senior […]
USPS Expands Package Pickup to More Locations
Some sellers who print postage online take advantage of the US Postal Service’s Package Pickup service, handing off their outgoing packages to mail carriers. But apparently it’s not available everywhere. This week, the USPS said […]
Nike Learns When PO Doesn’t Stand for Post Office
The US Postal Service is “PO’ed” at Nike over its new sneaker design that features what looks like a USPS label on the heel. On March 5, Sneaker Files wrote about “USPS-Inspired” Nike Air Force […]
You Can Weigh In on USPS Mail Slowdown
Online sellers who are concerned about the US Postal Service’s decision to slow the speed of First Class Mail have a chance to weigh in next week, but you only have until Tuesday (March 30) […]
USPS Gets Right to Work on Making ‘Mail Slowdown’ Official
The US Postal Service wasted no time after announcing its 10-year plan on Tuesday and filed immediately with the Postal Regulatory Commission on a key provision. The USPS wants to change service standard for First […]
USPS Has a Plan: Investments, Cost Reductions, ‘Other Strategies’
A politician quipped, “There’s no DeJoy in the Post Office tonight,” after Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced his 10-year plan to revive (rescue?) the US Postal Service on Tuesday. The US Postal Service also announced […]