4 Things Millennials Want from Your Online Business This Back-to-School Season
Online sellers — what’s the key to winning over millennial shoppers this back-to-school season? These quick tips will help you reach and convert them.
Postal
USPS Sees Smaller Loss, Gains in Package Delivery for Q3
The U.S. Postal Service saw a smaller net loss in its third quarter, and continues to record gains in its shipping and package operations.
NLRB Files Complaint against USPS over Staples Deal
The National Labor Relations Board says the U.S. Postal Service violated labor laws by joining a Staples shipping partner program without union negotiation.
U.S. Postal Service Selects Vantiv for Payment Fraud Solution
CINCINNATI – Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE:VNTV), a leading provider of payment processing services and related technology solutions for merchants and financial institutions of all sizes, announced today that it has been selected … Continue Reading →
FedEx Misses on Top and Bottom Line in Q4
FedEx’ Q4 top and bottom line fell short of expectations, the latter impacted by pension accounting adjustments and a settlement with California drivers.
Amazon Quietly Expands Prime, Allows Direct-From-Merchant Shipping
Amazon has quietly begun expanding its estimated 20 million Prime eligible listings by adding items that ship directly from merchants.
Endicia Lowers the Barriers for Shipping to Latin America
Endicia Global Service eliminates pain points of shipping to Latin America, including customs delays, high shipping costs and lack of tracking visibility.
5 Things Online Sellers Need to Know About USPS Price Changes
Here are 5 things merchant sellers need to know about the USPS postal rate changes taking effect on May 31 for a variety of services.
USPS Reports Q2 Net Loss of $1.5B but 14.4% Gain in Parcel Volume
The USPS reported a $1.5B net loss in Q2, but a 14.4% gain in shipping and parcel volume, nearly double the 7.3% bump in 2014, boosting operating revenue.
4 Insider Tips Your Parcel Carrier Doesn’t Want You to Know
While many carrier tactics can be detrimental and costly for shippers, there are certain things shippers can do to offset the bottom-line effect.