USPS Ends Q1 with $354 Million Loss, Shipping Revenue Up 14%

| Erin Lynch

While the U.S. Postal Service ended the first quarter of 2014 with a net loss of $354 million, its shipping business increased by 14%. This growth, UPS said, was fueled by an increase in online shopping and Sunday deliveries in limited U.S. markets.

Multichannel Merchant’s Best of 2013

| Tim Parry

2013 was a big year for ecommerce, omnichannel commerce, multichannel commerce, etc. And on the following pages, I bring you the 30 most-popular pieces of content viewed on Multichannel Merchant’s website in 2013.

O+F Advisor September 25, 2013

| Chris Intili

View Web Version O+F Advisor Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics September 24, 2013   The Economic Case Against an Exigent Postage Increase Amazon Lockers Removed from Staples and RadioShack … Continue Reading →

USPS Announces Big Changes in Priority Mail

| Erin Lynch

The United States Postal Service has launched what it is calling “major changes” to its Priority Mail lineup, including free insurance, improved tracking, and day-specific delivery. The USPS said the changes would generate more than a half a billion dollars in revenue.

O+F Advisor May 15, 2013

| MCM Staff

View Web Version O+F Advisor Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics May 14, 2013   3 Tips to Spring Clean Your Ecommerce Strategy Using Social Media as a Customer Service … Continue Reading →

USPS Package Business Shining Light Amid Record Loss

| Jim Tierney

Although the U.S. Postal Service incurred its worst net loss ever — nearly $16 billion for fiscal year 2012 — there was at least one shining light: its shipping and package business. Find out how the USPS has grown this segment.

Senate Postal Bill Passes, Brings Mixed Reaction

| Jim Tierney

The U.S. Senate passed S. 1789 by a 62-37 vote yesterday, but the USPS said the bill, which is supposed to enable the U.S. Postal Service to return to financial viability, does nothing to help the agency.