http://www.dmnews.com/shipping/topic/280/ Articles tagged with Shipping from Direct Marketing News Direct Marketing News web@haymarketmedia.com no Amazon is expanding its nationwide network of warehouses as part of a plan to enable same-day delivery of products to customers—an exciting possibility for consumers, but a daunting one for retailers. http://www.dmnews.com/will-amazons-shipping-change-retail/article/256387/ Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT Amazon is expanding its nationwide network of warehouses as part of a plan to enable same-day delivery of products to customers—an exciting possibility for consumers, but a daunting one for retailers. Direct Marketing News FedEx will acquire Polish courier company Opek Sp. z o.o, likely finalizing the sale in late summer, said Jess Bunn, manager of investor relations at FedEx. Bunn did not disclose terms of the acquisition. http://www.dmnews.com/fedex-to-acquire-polish-courier-opek/article/235556/ Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:25:20 GMT FedEx will acquire Polish courier company Opek Sp. z o.o, likely finalizing the sale in late summer, said Jess Bunn, manager of investor relations at FedEx. Bunn did not disclose terms of the acquisition. Direct Marketing News The embattled U.S. Postal Service (USPS) faces a host of new challenges, several of which threaten to directly impact marketers. However, many who rely on direct mail say that in spite of the tumult, they'll wait and see how things pan out before altering marketing strategy. http://www.dmnews.com/marketers-eye-usps-struggles-with-caution/article/220651/ Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT The embattled U.S. Postal Service (USPS) faces a host of new challenges, several of which threaten to directly impact marketers. However, many who rely on direct mail say that in spite of the tumult, they'll wait and see how things pan out before altering marketing strategy. Direct Marketing News Shipping services provider DHL launched on Oct. 17 a revamped website for U.S. customers, DHL-USA.com, which features improved navigation, search, paperless clearance and conversion calculators, said Robert Mintz, communications manager at DHL Express. http://www.dmnews.com/dhl-launches-new-us-e-commerce-site/article/214588/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:56:41 GMT Shipping services provider DHL launched on Oct. 17 a revamped website for U.S. customers, DHL-USA.com, which features improved navigation, search, paperless clearance and conversion calculators, said Robert Mintz, communications manager at DHL Express. Direct Marketing News The US Postal Service saw a net loss of more than $1.1 billion in February, when mail volume dropped 1.5% to fewer than 12.8 billion pieces. The USPS reported $5.1 billion in revenue for the month, a 1.5% decrease compared with the prior February. http://www.dmnews.com/postal-services-loses-more-than-11b-in-february/article/199396/ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMT The US Postal Service saw a net loss of more than $1.1 billion in February, when mail volume dropped 1.5% to fewer than 12.8 billion pieces. The USPS reported $5.1 billion in revenue for the month, a 1.5% decrease compared with the prior February. Direct Marketing News LL Bean introduced free standard shipping without a minimum purchase amount to all US and Canadian addresses on March 25. The multichannel retailer will also increase Visa cardmember benefits by doubling rewards on purchases made with LL Bean Visa cards. http://www.dmnews.com/ll-bean-launches-free-shipping-for-us-canadian-orders/article/199247/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:38:19 GMT LL Bean introduced free standard shipping without a minimum purchase amount to all US and Canadian addresses on March 25. The multichannel retailer will also increase Visa cardmember benefits by doubling rewards on purchases made with LL Bean Visa cards. Direct Marketing News The US Postal Service introduced three business-facing international flat rate shipping options on February 2. The USPS unveiled the products as it is trying to increase shipping volumes and increase revenue from shipping services. http://www.dmnews.com/postal-service-reveals-new-international-shipping-options/article/195559/ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:52:28 GMT The US Postal Service introduced three business-facing international flat rate shipping options on February 2. The USPS unveiled the products as it is trying to increase shipping volumes and increase revenue from shipping services. Direct Marketing News Mobile websites are nothing new, but today's marketers are revamping outdated sites to connect to a new customer - a social, on-the-go customer. FedEx, for example, had a mobile site in place for nearly a decade before it released a new, "optimized" version in late September, along with a new mobile app. http://www.dmnews.com/fedex-mobile-strategy-aims-for-customer-loyalty/article/181706/ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:02:05 GMT Mobile websites are nothing new, but today's marketers are revamping outdated sites to connect to a new customer - a social, on-the-go customer. FedEx, for example, had a mobile site in place for nearly a decade before it released a new, "optimized" version in late September, along with a new mobile app. Direct Marketing News US Postal Service mailing and shipping services will be available at nearly 1,100 Office Depot stores, the two companies said August 16. Office Depot is the first national retailer to offer USPS shipping products and services. http://www.dmnews.com/us-postal-service-makes-products-available-at-office-depot/article/176990/ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:05:13 GMT US Postal Service mailing and shipping services will be available at nearly 1,100 Office Depot stores, the two companies said August 16. Office Depot is the first national retailer to offer USPS shipping products and services. Direct Marketing News Shipper UPS reported 7% year-over-year revenue growth during the first quarter of 2010 to $11.7 billion from $10.9 billion. Average volume per day increased to 14.93 million pieces during the quarter from 14.5 million the year before. http://www.dmnews.com/ups-q1-revenue-jumps-7/article/168815/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:42:17 GMT Shipper UPS reported 7% year-over-year revenue growth during the first quarter of 2010 to $11.7 billion from $10.9 billion. Average volume per day increased to 14.93 million pieces during the quarter from 14.5 million the year before. Direct Marketing News