USPS News - 22 posts found << < 1 2 > >>
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U.S. Postal Service to Test Direct-Mail Product Sampling Postal-Branded Co-op Effort Designed to Share Marketers’ Costs, Drive Mail Revenue |
| 4/13/2010 10:34:34 AM |
WASHINGTON — Eighty-one percent of consumers will buy a product after they receive a free sample, and most prefer to sample products at home, according to the Opinion Research Corp. This is the idea behind the marketing strategy of a samples co-op box that the U.S. Postal Service plans to market test early next month.
The “Sample Showcase,” to be distributed nationally on a... Read More |
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U.S. Postal Service to Change Shipping Prices in January New Annual January Price Change Consistent with Industry Practices |
| 11/14/2008 12:40:25 PM |
WASHINGTON, DC — Pricing for shipping services will change on Sunday, Jan. 18, the Postal Service announced today following a vote by its Board of Governors.
“The move to annual January price changes for shipping services products is consistent with industry-wide practice, and provides a clear picture of the competitive, affordable prices the Postal Service offers,” said... Read More |
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Economy-Driven Mail Volume Decline Contributes to Postal Service $2.8 Billion Year-End Loss For 2008 - Marked by Record On-Time Mail Delivery |
| 11/14/2008 12:38:13 PM |
| WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service concluded the 2008 fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2007-Sept. 30, 2008) with a net loss of $2.8 billion as the national economic slowdown lowered mail volume and as the Postal Service bore additional costs mandated by the Postal Act of 2006. The loss occurred despite more than $2 billion in cost-cutting measures that included the use of 50... Read More |
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‘Read, Respond, Recycle’ Mail - U.S. Postal Service Brings Paper Recycling to Post Office Lobbies |
| 11/14/2008 12:36:53 PM |
CHICAGO — The “Three Rs” take on a more modern meaning today as the U.S. Postal Service makes it easier for Post Office box customers across the country to recycle their mail.
“Read, Respond, Recycle” is the banner under which the Postal Service will reach out to postal customers with a convenient, environmentally responsible alternative to bringing home or discarding their... Read More |
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Postal Service Adds Express Mail® Hold For Pickup to usps.com® WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service knows when to hold ’em. |
| 11/14/2008 12:35:39 PM |
Express Mail packages can be held at Post Offices for pickup, giving customers both the peace of mind of secure delivery and the convenience of picking up their packages when it best fits their schedules. And now, customers can choose Express Mail Hold For Pickup service through Click-N-Ship® on usps.com.
Hold For Pickup, previously available for Express Mail purchased at... Read More |
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Postal Service Committed to Continued Affordable Universal Service Postal Service Issues - Report on Universal Service Obligation and Postal Monopoly |
| 11/14/2008 12:34:46 PM |
| WASHINGTON, DC — The Postal Service today submitted a report to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) on its position related to the Universal Service Obligation (USO) and postal monopoly. The Postal Service confirms its continued commitment of trusted, affordable universal service to the American public. The report supports that no changes to the USO and monopoly are... Read More |
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Challenging Economic Conditions Continue to Reduce Mail Volume Board of Governors Told Customer Service Remains Top Priority |
| 11/14/2008 11:43:26 AM |
WASHINGTON, DC — As the current economic climate continues to contribute to a decrease in mail volume, and with no reversal in the trend in sight, the Postal Service reported today it expects to end the current fiscal year with a volume decline of nine billion pieces. The end-of-year financial results will be released in November.
At today’s Board of Governors meeting,... Read More |
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Postmaster General Cautions of Perfect Economic Storm - Postal Service Outlines Plan to Tackle Tough Times, Reach New Heights |
| 11/14/2008 11:41:37 AM |
ST. LOUIS — Postmaster General John E. Potter challenged the mailing industry today, cautioning mailers about the severity of the current economic climate and urging them to create new growth opportunities.
Citing fluctuating oil prices, inflation in paper prices and the strife in the financial markets, Potter described challenging economic conditions as the most difficult... Read More |
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Rent a PO Box Without Leaving Your Home - New Online Service Emphasizes Convenience |
| 11/14/2008 11:39:59 AM |
WASHINGTON, DC — Find, and now rent, a Post Office Box along with the morning cup of coffee or after
putting the kids to bed at night.
“PO Boxes Online” is a quick, easy and convenient online service that lets customers find, apply for and rent an available Post Office Box – simply by going online to usps.com/poboxes instead of making a trip to a Post Office.
“Convenient... Read More |
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Postal Service Launches Expedited Legal-Sized Envelopes |
| 6/23/2008 1:01:29 PM |
New Overnight, Two- and Three-Day Options for Mailboxes, P.O. Boxes
WASHINGTON, DC — Attorneys, financial professionals, real estate agents and other mailers who depend on shipping legal-sized documents for their businesses have new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) overnight and two-day delivery options. USPS has launched new legal-sized Express Mail and Priority Mail envelopes,... Read More |
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Postal Service Reinforces Commitment to Greener Future; First vice president of sustainability announced at National Postal Forum |
| 6/10/2008 11:39:40 AM |
ANAHEIM, CA — The U.S. Postal Service chose the state with the most progressive environmental record in the nation as the place to announce the creation of a corporate vice president of sustainability.
Postmaster General John Potter today named Sam Pulcrano, a 33-year Postal Service veteran, as the organization’s first vice president of sustainability, responsible for... Read More |
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Postmaster General Embraces Change; Potter addresses the National Postal Forum |
| 6/10/2008 11:37:05 AM |
ANAHEIM, CA — Postmaster General John Potter told more than 3,000 people attending the National Postal Forum here today to look beyond the current economic downturn and continue to transition mail into the 21st Century.
“Despite the challenging economy, one thing that hasn’t changed is America’s confidence in the mail,” Potter told the packed room. “We owe it to America, to... Read More |
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New Prices and new Customer incentives at the United States Postal Office |
| 6/10/2008 11:34:47 AM |
There are exciting changes taking place at the US Postal Service! Beginning on May 12, prices will be adjusted for Mailing Services (First-Class Mail, First-Class Mail International, Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services, and Special Services) and for Shipping Services (Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Parcel Return Service and International Mail).
These... Read More |
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Postal Service Reports Second Quarter Loss; Economic Slowdown Cited |
| 6/10/2008 11:29:44 AM |
WASHINGTON, DC — Despite cost-cutting measures, the U.S. Postal Service ended the second quarter with a net loss of $707 million, driven by a continued decline in mail volume resulting from the current national economic climate. Meanwhile, the on-time delivery of First-Class Mail continued at record levels in the second quarter.
The second quarter results were presented... Read More |
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USPS Publishes IMB Standards |
| 5/5/2008 12:04:32 PM |
In the latest IMB Standards, which will be effective in May 2009, all letters and flats requiring a barcode and mailed as First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Standard Mail and Bound Printed Matter would be eligible for full-service prices which will be lower than the basic service (and POSTNET) prices.
All references to May 2009 refer to the date that they implement the May 2009... Read More |
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Postal Service Launching Competitive Expedited Mail Prices -- Express Mail Will Be the Best Overnight Deal in the Country for Most Shippers |
| 5/5/2008 7:40:34 AM |
WASHINGTON, DC — Beginning next week, customers will be able to take advantage of some of the best bargains in the shipping market when the U.S. Postal Service launches new prices for its expedited mail products: Express Mail and Priority Mail.
Effective May 12, prices for Express Mail, the Postal Service’s premier overnight service, will be lower at the weights and in the... Read More |
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Go for Extreme Performance - National Postal Forum Workshops Help Businesses Find Success In Mail |
| 4/29/2008 1:46:25 PM |
WASHINGTON, DC — The 2008 National Postal Forum is going to extremes to help businesses navigate the terrain of mail more smoothly. This year’s theme is “extreme performance” and workshops will offer attendees the opportunity to hear from industry experts on proven strategies for success.
“There’s something for everyone,” said Susan Plonkey, vice president, customer... Read More |
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U.S. Postal Service Again Honored as ‘Most Trusted’ |
| 4/7/2008 7:52:20 AM |
Ponemon Institute Asks Consumers to Rank 74 Government Agencies
WASHINGTON, DC — The premier privacy trust study in America has named the U.S. Postal Service the “Most Trusted Government Agency” for the fourth year in a row.
More than 86 percent of the 9,000 Americans surveyed by the Ponemon Institute ranked the Postal Service first among 74 agencies as the one that is best... Read More |
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Postal Service High-Speed Sorters Get Smarter, Faster |
| 4/2/2008 11:16:44 AM |
Postal Service High-Speed Sorters Get Smarter, Faster
Board of Governors Approve Funding for New Technology
WASHINGTON, DC — In a move to enhance mail sorting technology to better serve customers, the Postal Service Board of Governors today approved funding to purchase technology to postmark letters faster and sort them smarter. The 550 Advanced Facer Canceller System (AFCS)... Read More |
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Postal Service Moves to Improve Address Quality for Mailing Industry New Data File to Identify “Vacant” Addresses |
| 3/26/2008 7:31:37 AM |
| WASHINGTON, DC —Every accurate address enables the U.S. Postal Service to provide more efficient mail processing and helps mailers avoid wasted expense. In 2004, more than 9.7 billion pieces of mail were sent to undeliverable addresses of which over 600 million pieces were sent to “vacant” addresses—a house, apartment, office, or building not occupied for at least 90... Read More |
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