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Union Says Document Proves USPS Aims to Privatize the Post Office

February 2, 2016July 27, 2017 Ina Steiner

The postal workers union says a document that came to light in a labor relations dispute is proof that the USPS is bent on privatizing the agency. The dispute between the APWU and the USPS and Staples is in front Read more

News, ShippingPrivatizing the Post Office, USPS

USPS Fixes Error Introduced with January Rate Changes

February 1, 2016July 27, 2017 Ina Steiner

Chalk up another problem resulting from the January 2016 postal rate increase. The USPS inadvertently removed the ability for users to print postage for Priority Mail Regional Rate A and B boxes through its Click N Ship website when new Read more

News, ShippingPostal rate increase, USPS

Etsy Does Direct Deal with USPS, Adds Chore for Sellers

January 27, 2016July 27, 2017 Ina Steiner

Online merchants spent last week dealing with postal rate changes that were disruptive, to say the least, and now Etsy sellers are encountering a new wrinkle that could cost them time and energy. Etsy announced on Tuesday it was dealing Read more

Marketplaces, News, ShippingEtsy, USPS

Postal Service Looking to Grow Experimental Delivery Business

January 22, 2016July 29, 2017 Kenneth Corbin

The U.S. Postal Service has been mired in what might be described as a perfect storm of financial woes, but the embattled agency is looking ahead to expanding its partnerships and offering a new wave of innovative and competitive services such Read more

News, ShippingUSPS

Amazon Deal with USPS Gives Sellers Unprecedented Discounts

January 19, 2016July 29, 2017 Ina Steiner

Amazon told sellers on Monday it had negotiated a deal with the USPS so they will see no rate change on the cost of Priority Mail shipping, which will remain at 2015 rates. The deal is unprecedented, since Priority Mail rates Read more

Marketplaces, NewsAmazon, USPS

Catalog Merchants Shop for Discount Shipping From Postal Service

January 15, 2016July 29, 2017 Kenneth Corbin

Ahead of a shipping fee increase taking effect this weekend, the trade group representing mail-order firms is planning to appeal to the U.S. Postal Service for a discounted rate for parcels and catalogs, a move that ecommerce merchants might similarly Read more

News, ShippingUSPS

Postage Rate Hike to Hit Penny Book Sellers on Amazon

January 13, 2016July 29, 2017 Ina Steiner

People often marvel that you can find books on Amazon listed by third-party sellers going for a single penny. It’s not a new phenomenon, but will the USPS postage hike going into effect on Sunday impact penny books? The Wall Read more

Marketplaces, News, ShippingAmazon, Postal rate increase, USPS

Reasons Your Packages May End up in the Trash

December 31, 2015August 2, 2017 Ina Steiner

A New York City postal carrier drew attention to the problem of undelivered mail when he was charged with throwing away 1,000 letters and packages because he had become overwhelmed by the increase in mail in December. It’s a sensational story, but Read more

News, ShippingUndelivered mail, USPS, USPS OIG

USPS and FedEx Say Winter Storms Are Impacting Delivery

December 29, 2015August 2, 2017 Ina Steiner

Shipping carriers are warning of delays due to winter storms that hit portions of the United States. USPS said on Monday it was in recovery phase following the major winter storm that brought ice and snow to the Southwest. Post Read more

News, ShippingFedex, Shipping delays, USPS

USPS Watchdog Issues Warning Regarding Global Shipping

December 28, 2015August 2, 2017 Kenneth Corbin

While the U.S. Postal Service has taken some steps to improve its competitive position in the global market, the agency still takes a loss on inbound mail and small packages, which in turn puts small U.S. sellers at a competitive Read more

News, ShippingInternational selling, USPS

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