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UPS Returns
UPS Returns After Holidays Break Records (Again)
In the second business week after the holiday season, UPS returns came out to approximately 9 million packages, a 23% increase over the same period in 2019.
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Christmas 2020 may see huge delays in gifts
Christmas 2020: A Season for Delayed Packages
Historic volume levels and caps from FedEx and UPS have caused millions of packages to fall behind every day leading up to the 2020 Christmas deadline.
second stimulus bill provides unconditional aid for USPS
Congress Approves Second Stimulus Bill, Unconditional Aid for USPS
Congress voted in favor of a $900 billion second stimulus bill, which would provide $10 billion to USPS without previous conditions the US Treasury imposed.
USPS backlog is worst in the organization's history
USPS Backlog is Worst in Organization’s History
Going into the holidays, surging Coronavirus cases and caps that UPS and FedEx have placed on retail shippers have caused the worst backlog in USPS history.
UPS and FedEx
UPS and FedEx Begin Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccine
On Sunday, December 13, UPS and FedEx began delivery of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in America, kicking off the first wave of 3 million doses for the country.
eBay Standard Envelope
eBay Standard Envelope Offers USPS Tracking for Under $1
Through a new service called the eBay Standard Envelope, eBay will now offer full USPS tracking for less than $1 to its sellers sending out playing cards.
Old USPS Trucks
Next Generation of USPS Trucks Gets Delayed (Again)
While USPS has planned to roll out its next generation of delivery trucks since 2016, production is now on hold yet again due to rising Coronavirus cases.
Cyber Monday 2020
Cyber Monday 2020 Shatters eCommerce Records
With millions of Americans spending time at home and choosing to avoid physical retail stores, Cyber Monday 2020 sales have shattered all eCommerce records.
lost FedEx shipment
Lost FedEx Shipment May Force Small Business to Close
One retail entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York may be forced to shutter her business after FedEx lost a shipment containing $80,000 worth of materials.
UPS and FedEx face delivery van shortage
Delivery Van Shortage Plagues UPS and FedEx Going Into Holiday Season
A new wave of Coronavirus-related shutdowns and surging package volume has found both UPS and FedEx facing a delivery van shortage going into the holidays.
UPS to allow natural black hairstyles and facial hair
UPS Now Allows Natural Black Hairstyles & Facial Hair
UPS has eliminated antequated rules against strict employee appearances, now allowing for natural black hairstyles and facial hair such as afros and braids.