How would you feel about the Postal Service delivering your ecommerce packages by drone? (And how would you feel about receiving packages by drone?) The Official Mail Guide (OMG) said the USPS has been exploring drone use and is now Read more
California utility company PG&E has turned off power in some locations in Northern California due to a heightened fire risk near its power lines due to “gusty winds and dry conditions.” That means some sellers are without power – and Read more
A new post from the USPS serves as a reminder that holiday shopping is gearing up – the US Postal Service issued guidance on sending military members packages in time for the holidays, including recommended mailing dates. The USPS noted Read more
Would you want your customers to be able to sign electronically for packages sent via USPS mail in cases where you send them signature-required? One clear benefit: no delivery delays if the resident isn’t home when the mail carrier stops Read more
If you drop off orders in USPS mail collection boxes, be aware of changes going into effect on October 1st. USPS mail collection boxes can be handy for sellers dropping off orders, but if you use postage stamps instead of Read more
The USPS is launching a new site on September 30 that will help small- and medium-sized businesses get discounts through approved consolidators. Press release follows: The United States Postal Service (USPS) will launch a new website Sept. 30 for small- Read more
The USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) studied how the Postal Service engages with microbusinesses and issued a report with recommendations. It found microbusinesses to be generally satisfied with the Postal Service but advised it to do more to boost Read more
The USPS is launching a new site this month to help retailers deal with returns by supporting shipping and returns consolidators that provide delivery for the Postal Service. The USPS said the new site will replace the current Shipping Consolidators Read more
A warning for sellers: if you have or are expecting Money Orders from Canadian customers, you have until August 30th to cash them. The same is true in reverse for Canadian sellers dealing with US payments. The USPS announced it Read more
The USPS is urging small businesses to connect with their local Postmasters to get help in growing their businesses. “During the month of August we are focusing on connecting our Postmasters with local businesses,” the organization explained in a recent Read more
