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Black Friday & Cyber Monday
Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2023 Break Records for Online Shopping
Online sales figures from Black Friday & Cyber Monday reached record highs this year, according to a report from Adobe, with sales totaling over $20B.
USPS operation Santa
USPS Operation Santa Starts Letter Adoption Earlier This Year
The Postal Service has opened the letter adoption period for USPS Operation Santa before Black Friday, giving shippers who wish to participate more time to buy and send their gifts.
2024 USPS price increase
Proposed 2024 USPS Price Increase for Shipping Services
USPS proposed its 2024 price increases for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and Ground Advantage services. If approved, the change will take effect on January 21, 2024.
mail volume decline
Mail Volume Decline Puts Pressure on USPS Finances
The U.S. Postal Service registered a net loss of $6.5 billion in fiscal year 2023 and cited inflation and declining mail volume as two of the main causes.
FedEx flies national zoo pandas back to China
FedEx Flies National Zoo Pandas Back to China
FedEx used one of its aircraft to pivot away from the carrier's typical delivery business and flew three giant pandas from the National Zoo back to China. 
USPS change of address
USPS Change of Address Policy Brings Forth New Changes
To prevent fraud, the new USPS change of address policy requires individuals to verify their identity in person or online via an activation code.
Amazon is testing drones for pharmacy deliveries
Amazon is Testing Drones for Amazon Pharmacy Customers in Texas
Amazon said it is testing same-drone delivery for Amazon Pharmacy customers in College Station, Texas, with deliveries reportedly taking less than one hour.
USPS price increase for mail
USPS Price Increase for Mail Proposed to the Postal Regulatory Commission
USPS has proposed a price increase for mail products such as "Forever" stamps to the Postal Regulatory Commission. If approved, the new prices will take effect on January 21st, 2024.
Uber will pick up return packages
Uber Will Pick Up Return Packages for Customers
Uber, the ride-sharing technology platform, announced that its drivers will begin picking up return packages for customers on the Uber and Uber Eats apps.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Stamps
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Stamps Go On Sale at USPS.com & Post Offices
USPS has unveiled new Forever Stamps displaying the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her black judicial robes and a white-lace collar.
Pitney Bowes CEO steps down
Pitney Bowes CEO Marc Lautenbach Steps Down
After facing pressure from major shareholders, Pitney Bowes CEO Marc Lautenbach has stepped down from his post at the global shipping and mailing company.
free covid tests are available again on the USPS website
Free Covid Tests are Once Again Available through USPS
Americans can once again order free COVID-19 tests through the Biden administration's partnership with USPS, with the max number of tests still being four per residential address.