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USPS Easing Up Rules for Simplified Addressing
December 22, 2010

In a move that's expected to help businesses grow and garner millions of dollars in revenue for the U.S. Postal Service, the agency announced that it's easing the rules on simplified addressing to allow businesses to begin using the format on city delivery routes.

Don't Panic: Shipping Deadlines Approach
December 17, 2010

The shipping deadline for guaranteed Christmas delivery is fast approaching for most retailers. But whatโ€™s a retailer to do after the deadline passes?

Best Buy Bargains With Free Shipping
November 18, 2010

Best Buy said it plans to offer free online shipping on certain items through Dec. 21, following a similar move by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. earlier this month.

Walmart's Free Shipping Could Become Standard
November 12, 2010

By offering totally free shipping for online purchases during the holidays, Walmart Stores Inc. has unveiled a strategy in the battle for e-commerce business that may become a standard for large retailers.

Walmart.com Offers Free Shipping
November 11, 2010

Starting today, Walmart plans to offer free shipping on its website, with no minimum purchase on almost 60,000 gift items, including many toys and electronics. The offer will run through Dec. 20, when Walmart said it might consider other free-shipping deals.

USPS Price Increase Still Likely ... Just Later and (Hopefully) Less
November 1, 2010

In early October, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) was applauded by the mailing industry when it denied the USPS its exigent price increase, which would have taken effect in January 2011 for an average increase of 5.6 percent, with specific products receiving higher or lower increases (catalogs were expected to see increases ranging from 4 percent to 10 percent).

Postmaster General to Retire
October 26, 2010

After nearly 10 years as U.S. Postmaster General and CEO of the U.S. Postal Service, John E. Potter today announced that he will retire on Dec. 3, after 32 years of service.