FedEx expects to deliver more than 260 million packages globally between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Reuters reports. read more More: continued here

New postal rule to curb plea for commemorative stampsTimes of IndiaHYDERABAD: Flooded with requests to release postage stamps of important personalities, institutions and events, the Department of Posts has decided that those who propose to bring out such a stamp would have to buy at least one lakh stamps hereafter. …

ROCKPORT — Dana Salo stood by Dock Square at the entrance to Bearskin Neck on Sunday, waving to people he knew while explaining exactly why the petition in his hand absolutely had to be signed. More: continued here

Prince Charles launches post code, Uhuru anniversary stampIPPmediaBy Sylivester Domasa Prince Charles of Wales and his wife Camilla have inaugurated the first residential post code and special stamps to mark commemoration of 50 years of Tanzania's independence. The first code unveiled was 11707 which will be used to …and more » …

SunHerald.com Hilton wants to transform DC's Old Post Office into luxury hotel, Trump also …Washington PostHilton proposed Monday to transform the Old Post Office and its 315-foot clock tower into a luxury property with 245 rooms, four restaurants and high-end shops. Hilton recently moved its headquarters to northern Virginia. …Waldorf …

Monday, November 7, 2011 It’s hard to remember a world without overnight package delivery. But back in the ’60s, the concept was as fantastic as taking a photo with your phone. Frederick Smith saw the potential as business technology blossomed. He launched Federal Express in Little Rock, Ark., in 1971 …

Online site eBay has learned what kind of excitement a lock of Justin Bieber’s hair can cause. More: continued here

Post Office Closure TalksBayoubuzzEveryday the United States Postal Service loses 23 million dollars. A substantial loss no doubt, but is closing a successful processing and distribution center in Lafayette the answer to recoup some of the daily loss. That's what the discussion was at …Hearing tonight on Moss Street Post …

American Apparel posts narrower Q3 lossReutersIt had signed a multi-year partnership with EBay Inc (EBAY.O) in July to create an online lifestyle shop. The company was reportedly in talks in September to raise as much as $160 million in financing to help it stave off bankruptcy. …American Apparel's third-quarter loss …

FedEx expects to handle 9 percent more packages on its busiest day of the year — now projected for Dec. 12. More: continued here