WASHINGTON – Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking … More: continued here
Read More »UP post office to close after more than 100 years – Beaumont Enterprise
UP post office to close after more than 100 yearsBeaumont EnterpriseThe family says the financial compensation is not enough to justify keeping the post office up and running. A cluster box outside town hall for incoming and outgoing mail will replace it. Packages will have to be sent through the …
Read More »Cash-strapped post office tests same-day delivery – CBS News
Cash-strapped post office tests same-day deliveryCBS NewsTeaming up with major retailers, the post office will begin the expedited service in San Francisco on Dec. 12 at a price similar to its competitors. If things run smoothly, the program will quickly expand next year to other big cities such as Boston …
Read More »‘So Shocked’: Post Office Delivers WWII-Era Postcard Roughly 70 Years Late – TheBlaze.com
abc13.com 'So Shocked': Post Office Delivers WWII-Era Postcard Roughly 70 Years LateTheBlaze.comTheir brother, George Leisenring, was stationed at Rockford's Medical Center Barracks at Camp Grant, an Army post during World War II, and their parents were away visiting him when they sent the note. The postcard reads, according to Elmira's …
Read More »Post office tests same-day delivery – Chicago Sun-Times
Kansas City Star Post office tests same-day deliveryChicago Sun-TimesWASHINGTON — Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking the instant gratification of a store purchase: …Cash-strapped post office tests same-day …
Read More »Post office experimenting with same-day delivery – ABC7Chicago.com
Post office experimenting with same-day deliveryABC7Chicago.comNovember 22, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — The U.S. Postal Service is trying out a new premium shipping option for those shopping online. It is teaming up with major retailers to offer same-day package delivery. Right now, the service is being tested only in … More: …
Read More »Post office tries aggressive move
WASHINGTON – Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking the instant gratification of a store purchase: same-day package delivery. Teaming up with major retailers, the post office will begin …
Read More »The Post Office: A journey to mutuality – Co-Operative News
The Post Office: A journey to mutualityCo-Operative NewsThe Chief Executive of the Post Office shared the organisation's journey to becoming a mutually owned business at the Mutuals Forum in London. The Post Office shares similarities with mutuality, said Paula Vennells, they are “rooted in community … More: continued here
Read More »Kaneville board reacts to cut in post office hours
KANEVILLE—Kaneville Village Board trustee Pat Hill on Nov. 15 gave an update to the board regarding the reduction in window hours for the village’s post office. More: continued here
Read More »Post office modernisation project gets cabinet nod
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Thursday approved the proposal of Rs 4,909 crore towards IT modernisation project of the Department of Posts covering 1.55 lakhs post offices. More: continued here
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