New York Times To Cut Costs, Postal Service Turns to Rural StoresNew York TimesThe Postal Service has long allowed retailers to sell postage. But now it is arranging to provide some basic mailing services in stores in rural areas like Brant, Mich., a town of just over 2000 about 30 miles southwest of Saginaw. The…
Auctionbytes eBay's Push for More Generous Terms May BackfireEcommerceBytes (blog)eBay has been cranking up the pressure on sellers to offer free, fast shipping and more generous return policies. But thanks to changes eBay will roll out on June 1, 2012, some Top Rated Sellers say they are no longer inclined to offer free shipping on…
The Postal Service is arranging to provide basic services at groceries and other small retailers in rural parts of the country in an effort to maintain service while trimming costs. More: continued here
Mid-Day Barcode shortage cripples Speed Post service in cityMid-DayThe speed post system in various post offices of the city is reportedly crippled due to scarcity of barcodes since the past month. Post masters of various post offices in the city claim the advent of global technology like the Internet has already … More: continued here
FOX Toledo Online Post office: We need more junk mailFOX Toledo OnlineThe United States Postal Service is trying to entice small businesses into sending more direct mail. The agency's "Every Door Direct Mail" campaign promotes an online tool that helps businesses deliver ads to your door. Since coming online in April, …and more » More: continued…
The U.S. government alleged hiring discrimination at FedEx Ground. More: continued here
Stamps kick around McMahon question at fan forumCalgary HeraldThere were some laughs, plenty of them actually. Questions, too. And answers. It seemed the crowd of 250 or so gathered for the Calgary Stampeders' second annual Fan Forum at the Red and White Club enjoyed every minute of the hour and 40-minute session … More: continued…
Over 1000 Postal Workers Attacked by Dogs in 2012Cleveland News – Fox 8CLEVELAND, Ohio – It's said neither rain nor snow, heat or gloom of night keeps the postal carrier from completing his route. But, the mailman mottos have nothing about dogs. According to the Post Office, 2613 USPS workers suffered dog bites last year….
AFP EU approves UK's Royal Mail debt, pension relief planAFPBRUSSELS — European Union anti-trust regulators on Wednesday approved British government plans to provide pension relief and slash the debt of Royal Mail Group as part of its privatisation. The government plans to take over the Royal Mail's high … More: continued here
EC clears Royal Mail pension moveMSN Money UKThe transfer of the Royal Mail pension scheme to the state has been given the green light by European regulators, paving the way for a £28 billion boost to public finances. The transfer of the Royal Mail pension scheme to the state has been given the … More:…