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newest USPS stamp Chief Standing Bear
Newest USPS Stamp Honors Chief Standing Bear
The latest Forever stamp honors Chief Standing Bear, leader of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska who championed Native American 14th Amendment rights. Pick some up on the USPS website!
Wix shipping
Wix Launches Wix Shipping Powered by Shippo
eCommerce platform Wix announced that it has partnered with Shippo to launch Wix Shipping, a shipping solution that will allow Wix users to buy discounted labels for their orders directly on its platform.
another USPS rate increase
Another USPS Rate Increase is Coming for First-Class Mail
Even though prices went up in January 2023, USPS is planning another rate increase for First-Class Mail stamps to offset rising expenses due to inflation.
FedEx consolidates its delivery operations
FedEx Consolidates Its Delivery Operations
FedEx announced that it will consolidate all of its delivery operations into one company, bringing FedEx Ground, FedEx Express, and other FedEx services all under one corporate banner.
UPS workers strike
UPS Workers Strike: Negotiations to Begin Next Month to Reach a New Deal
A union representing 350,000 UPS workers is preparing to go on strike if they don't reach a new labor agreement with UPS by July 31st, 2023.
Silicon Valley Bank shutdown
eCommerce Sellers Feel the Ripple Effects of Silicon Valley Bank Shutdown
The Silicon Valley Bank shutdown affected more than just the tech industry; it also impacted small business owners who rely on eCommerce platforms such as Shopify and Etsy to sell their products.
USPS electric trucks
Ford to Provide 9,250 Electric USPS Trucks
USPS announced that it will order 9,250 E-Transit battery-electric vehicles from Ford as part of its plan to electrify a portion of its delivery fleet.
2023 USPS shipping rates
PRC Approves 2023 USPS Shipping Rates
Read about the 2023 USPS shipping rates for both Retail and Commercial Pricing tiers that will go into effect on January 22, 2023!
Priority Mail Express refunds
USPS Shifts Policy on Priority Mail Express Refunds for the Holidays
USPS has adjusted the refund policy for Priority Mail Express shipments sent between December 22-25 due to increased volume and the possibility of inclement weather across several states.
USPS discontinues Priority Mail Regional Rate
USPS Discontinues Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes
Beginning January 22, 2023, the US Postal Service will no longer offer Priority Mail Regional Rate boxes as part of an effort to simplify its Priority Mail products.
usps postage reseller program is coming to an end
The End of the USPS Postage Reseller Program: Why You Shouldn’t Be Worried
USPS is ending its postage reseller program on October 1, 2022, but this likely won't affect what your business pays for postage. Learn why this probably won't affect your small business, and what you can do if it does!
Shippers should expect more USPS Price Increases
More USPS Price Increases Will Come Sooner than Shippers Think
Shippers should expect more USPS price increases, as the Postal Service has stated it must raise rates to outpace soaring levels of inflation.