/ Technology

U.S. Postal Service shipping rates on Parcel Post rise 4.5%

The U.S. Postal Service raised its overall postal rates by 3.8% today. Rates for Retail Parcel Post, which direct-to-consumer retailers use for standard ground shipping, rose 4.45%.

Posted 05/11/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

/ Marketing

DHL introduces speedier, trackable delivery to Asia

DHL Smart & GlobalMail today introduced a package delivery service to Asian countries that offers mid-range pricing, with faster delivery times and track-and-trace capability.

Posted 08/16/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

FedEx to acquire Parcel Direct to expand e-retail delivery services

FedEx plans to acquire Parcel Direct, a parcel consolidator company that will pick up and transfer retailers’ shipments to the U.S. Postal Service for final home deliveries.

Posted 08/13/2004Paul DemeryPost a comment

Evolution, not revolution likely to broaden delivery options for consumers

At newly-branded UPS Stores, consumers already get consistently low UPS pricing on shipping. Broader package pick-up options for customers not home to receive their packages are under review.

Posted 05/29/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

/ Technology

FedEx Ground`s Home Delivery network will go nationwide by fall

Fueled in part by the rise in e-commerce, FedEx Ground says it will accelerate development of home delivery services by a year to meet demand.

Posted 05/16/2002Internet RetailerPost a comment

Zbox jumps into a deal with Whirlpool

Major home appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corp. and zBox Co., which markets a secure home delivery box, today announced an alliance to explore new solutions for unattended home delivery and returns. Zboxâs home delivery box is equipped with a 24-hour touch keypad and a proprietary access system that provides a changing access code for each package delivery. The box was developed to make home deliveries easier for consumers who may not be home...

Posted 01/19/2001Don DavisPost a comment

Retailers gain new options for navigating the last mile

With inventories lean and consumers expecting low-cost shipping, it’s crucial for retailers to find the best delivery deal.

Posted 06/26/2009Internet RetailerPost a comment

Retailers challenged by rising postal rates and fuel surcharges

As shipping rates and fuel surcharges challenge online retailers with additional order fulfillment costs, the U.S. Postal Service is beginning to offer incentives in discounted rates to companies that ship more efficiently.

Posted 05/02/2008Internet RetailerPost a comment