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Additional 2017 Stamps Announced

WASHINGTON — The Postal Service today announced more stamps to be issued in 2017. Postal Service Director, Stamp Services. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamps. Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the 2017 Patriotic Nonprofit stamp using the 2016 USA stamp art he designed with Leslie Badani. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf.

By | 2017-01-02T10:56:07+00:00 December 28th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments
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The UPS Store Celebrates Literacy at the 2017 Rose Parade

US 12/28/16San Diego, CAThe UPS Store today officially announced the company’s first-ever float in the 2017 Tournament of Roses® Parade. Don’t miss The UPS Store float, “Books Bring Us Together,” in the 128th Rose Parade on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 8:00 a.m. PST. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of The UPS Store, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS). For additional information on The UPS Store, including information on franchise opport

By | 2016-12-28T17:31:39+00:00 December 28th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments
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National Returns Day: Online Holiday Shopping Drives Record Returns

National Returns Day, when the most UPS returns packages are sent back to retailers, will reach a new peak on Thursday, January 5, according to UPS (NYSE:UPS). Holiday shoppers are projected to return 1.3 million packages with UPS on National Returns Day and more than 5.8 million packages during the first full week of January 2017. In 2016, shoppers returned more than 1 million packages on National Returns Day and 5 million packages during the peak returns week. Online shoppers report the best r

By | 2016-12-28T08:24:30+00:00 December 27th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments
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UPS Completes Acquisition Of Marken

US 12/22/16Atlanta, GAUPS (NYSE:UPS) today said it completed the acquisition of Marken, a global provider of supply chain solutions to the life sciences industry and leader in clinical trials material storage and distribution. The transaction, which closed on Wednesday, makes Marken a wholly owned subsidiary of UPS and provides UPS with growth opportunities across the life sciences customer base. “Healthcare logistics is a strategic market for UPS. Our acquisition of Marken strengthens our portf

By | 2016-12-24T16:04:44+00:00 December 22nd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments
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UPS And Optoro Form Strategic Alliance To Enhance Retail Reverse Logistics Services

More than 1.3 Million packages to be returned with UPS on National Returns Day. More than 5.8 million packages will be returned with UPS during the first full week of January 2017. UPS recently invested in Optoro through the UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund. Investments made through the UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund help the company better understand new technologies and develop new business models in the rapidly changing retail business environment. About the UPS Strategic Enterprise FundThe UPS S

By | 2016-12-24T16:04:52+00:00 December 21st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments
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FedEx Corp. Reports Increased Revenue, Operating Income

These factors were partially offset by TNT Express integration and restructuring program costs and intangible asset amortization, and lower operating income at FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight. Before year-end MTM pension accounting adjustments, earnings for fiscal 2017 are now projected to be $10.95 to $11.45 per diluted share. FedEx Ground SegmentFor the second quarter, the FedEx Ground segment reported:Fiscal 2017 Fiscal 2016 Change Revenue $4.42 billion $4.05 billion 9% Operating income $465 m

By | 2016-12-24T16:04:29+00:00 December 20th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments
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Computerword Names Anthony Norris of FedEx A Premier 100 Technology Leader

Computerword Names Anthony Norris of FedEx A Premier 100 Technology LeaderMEMPHIS, Tenn., December 15, 2016—IDG’s Computerworld announces Anthony Norris, senior vice president, Information Technology, FedEx Services, as a 2017 Premier 100 Technology Leaders honoree. This year’s Premier 100 spotlights 100 leaders from both the technology and business sides of companies for their exceptional technology leadership and innovative approaches to business challenges. “Anthony is an excellent technologi

By | 2016-12-15T20:42:48+00:00 December 15th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments
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World’s largest post office serves millions

Postal Service announced that Monday, Dec. 19, will be the busiest mailing day of the year. Of the 12 million customers visiting the nation’s 31,000 plus Post Offices, 7 million will visit the world’s largest Post Office — usps.com. Postal Service Chief Customer and Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President Jim Cochrane, referring to the ability to schedule next-day package pickup online at usps.com. As the world’s largest e-commerce deliverer, the Postal Service is projecting about 750 mil

By | 2016-12-15T20:43:35+00:00 December 15th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments
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Computerworld Names Anthony Norris of FedEx A Premier 100 Technology Leader

Computerworld Names Anthony Norris of FedEx A Premier 100 Technology LeaderMEMPHIS, Tenn., December 15, 2016—IDG’s Computerworld announces Anthony Norris, senior vice president, Information Technology, FedEx Services, as a 2017 Premier 100 Technology Leaders honoree. This year’s Premier 100 spotlights 100 leaders from both the technology and business sides of companies for their exceptional technology leadership and innovative approaches to business challenges. “Anthony is an excellent technolog

By | 2016-12-16T06:07:01+00:00 December 15th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments
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