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Acutrack Announces New Printed Parcel Rate Book Fulfillment; Flexible Low-Cost, Flat Fee Book Shipping

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

LIVERMORE, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Acutrack, the market-leading book fulfillment service for self-publishers, has announced its new printed parcel service. Combining Acutrack's technology-driven book fulfillment with printed parcel shipping flexibility is revolutionary. Books can now be shipped with other printed material for low rates and preferential handling by the United States Postal Service (USPS). It's an improvement over the previous Media Mail service that allowed only books to be included in packages. Self-publishers can now include printed collateral with book shipments to build better customer relationships and grow their businesses.

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  • LIVERMORE, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Acutrack , the market-leading book fulfillment service for self-publishers, has announced its new printed parcel service.
  • New Printed Parcel Service Offers Two Shipping Speed Options: Standard and Expedited
    Shippers using Acutrack's book fulfillment service with Printed Parcel rates can choose from two flat-rate shipping options.
  • Besides the new Printed Parcel shipping rates, Acutrack continues to be an outstanding alternative to print-on-demand for self-publishers.
  • The new Printed Parcel shipping program and Acutrack's book printing and fulfillment services are available to self-publishers of all types.

Starting today the saddest letters to Santa may be adopted by the public online, through USPS Operation Santa®

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Monday, November 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, sad letters to Santa from children who need a brighter Christmas can be adopted by the public at USPSoperationSanta.com®. Christmas volunteers may read letters from kids online and adopt one or more that move them, and later mail their gifts directly to the child or family who wrote to Santa.

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  • Letters to Santa from kids asking for new shoes or basic necessities may now be adopted by Christmas volunteers online.
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, sad letters to Santa from children who need a brighter Christmas can be adopted by the public at USPSoperationSanta.com ®.
  • The saddest letters ask Santa for only new shoes, a backpack for school, a warm coat, or Christmas dinner.
  • Be An Elf is not affiliated with the USPS Operation Santa®, but supports their program by increasing public awareness of it.

ManageCasa Unveils cutting-edge Communication Templates & RealMail(™) USPS mailing service to provide clients with an easy way to send letters, forms, and other documents digitally or through the paper mail

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

In an increasingly digital world, property managers face the challenge of balancing modern conveniences with the need for traditional communication methods.

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  • In an increasingly digital world, property managers face the challenge of balancing modern conveniences with the need for traditional communication methods.
  • ManageCasa addresses this challenge with its latest feature, allowing property managers to effortlessly streamline their communication processes while catering to diverse tenant preferences.
  • The new Communication Templates feature enables property managers to create standardized, professional, and customizable templates for various communication needs, such as lease agreements, notices, and announcements.
  • Our Communication Templates & RealMail(™) USPS Mailing Service is a testament to our commitment to providing comprehensive solutions that empower property managers to succeed.

U.S. Postal Service Announces New Competitive Prices for 2024

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of price changes for Shipping Services to take effect Jan. 21, 2024.

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  • Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of price changes for Shipping Services to take effect Jan. 21, 2024.
  • These proposed prices were approved by the Postal Service governors earlier this week.
  • USPS Ground Advantage prices would increase by 5.4 percent, Priority Mail service prices would increase by 5.7 percent, and Priority Mail Express service prices would increase by 5.9 percent.
  • The complete Postal Service price filings with prices for all products can be found on the PRC website under the edockets System .

U.S. Postal Service Financial Results Signal Need For A Course Correction

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the U.S. Postal Service released concerning financial results for the 2023 fiscal year, revealing a $6.5 billion net loss. The Postal Service provides critical mail and package delivery services for U.S. businesses and consumers across the country, supporting nearly 8 million jobs in the mailing industry. The Postal Service reported $78.2 billion total revenues and $85.4 billion in operating expenses. Package and first-class mail services drove revenue increases, though both categories experienced declines in volume driven by price increases well beyond inflation – 27% in two years. Marketing mail experienced steep declines in revenues and volume.

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  • Postal Service released concerning financial results for the 2023 fiscal year, revealing a $6.5 billion net loss.
  • The Postal Service provides critical mail and package delivery services for U.S. businesses and consumers across the country, supporting nearly 8 million jobs in the mailing industry.
  • The Postal Service reported $78.2 billion total revenues and $85.4 billion in operating expenses.
  • The Postal Service must find a way to hold the line on costs, just as every business in America must."

MyiStamp: The Game-Changing Postage Printing Innovation

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NORTH YORK, ON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing myiStamp, an innovative, patents pending technology poised to revolutionize postage printing. It is spearheaded by Salim Kara, an industry luminary renowned for transforming postage practices and recognized as the inventor of PC postage by the USPS. "This new technology will redefine the way mail and shipping operations function," says Kara.

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  • NORTH YORK, ON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing myiStamp, an innovative, patents pending technology poised to revolutionize postage printing.
  • It is spearheaded by Salim Kara, an industry luminary renowned for transforming postage practices and recognized as the inventor of PC postage by the USPS.
  • Key highlights of myiStamp's new, innovative technology:
    Offline Functionality: myiStamp operates autonomously without requiring an internet connection, ensuring flawless postage printing even in areas with limited connectivity.
  • Mailing and shipping customers can conveniently manage postage payment and printing needs without requiring a persistent Internet connection.

ReverseLogix and Pitney Bowes Launch Partnership for Consolidated Returns Service

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

BURLINGAME, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ReverseLogix, a provider of end-to-end returns management systems, announced a partnership with Pitney Bowes, the global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services that serves more than 90 percent of the Fortune 500.

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  • With the ReverseLogix RMS, Pitney Bowes will sort, process, consolidate and ship the returns to each merchant.
  • By accessing Pitney Bowes' competitive shipping rates directly in the RMS platform, brands can leverage a consolidated returns service that allows consumers to return items to Pitney Bowes' extensive network of national locations or via USPS pickups.
  • With the ReverseLogix RMS, Pitney Bowes will sort, process, consolidate and ship the returns to each merchant.
  • "Through this partnership we unlock the best shipping rates available for ReverseLogix customers while simultaneously adding a new returns management service for Pitney Bowes.

Postal Realty Trust, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Monday, October 30, 2023

CEDARHURST, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Postal Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PSTL) (the “Company”), an internally managed real estate investment trust that owns and manages over 1,800 properties leased primarily to the United States Postal Service (the “USPS”), ranging from last-mile post offices to industrial facilities, today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • CEDARHURST, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Postal Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PSTL) (the “Company”), an internally managed real estate investment trust that owns and manages over 1,800 properties leased primarily to the United States Postal Service (the “USPS”), ranging from last-mile post offices to industrial facilities, today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • On September 27, 2023, the Company fixed the interest rate on the $10.0 million of term loan through February 2028 at 6.049%.
  • The dividend will be paid on November 30, 2023 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 1, 2023.
  • The Company will host a webcast and conference call to discuss the third quarter 2023 financial results on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time.

A History of the Postal Service … for Kids!

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Postal Service is offering a new activity book to teach kids about postal history.

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  • Postal Service is offering a new activity book to teach kids about postal history.
  • A Kids' History of the United States Postal Service is a colorful, 40-page booklet full of historic facts, photos and stories about the U.S. Mail and the people (and animals!)
  • Starting with the American Revolution and continuing through the present day, A Kids' History combines the Postal Service's rich history with activities and fun facts.
  • "We hope this book helps to teach kids about the important role the Postal Service played in uniting the nation.

The Week in Press Releases: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, October 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • Sweden wants to end confusion with Switzerland, Swedish Tourist Board Declares
    "If people struggle to separate our two countries, we need to help them.
  • In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for Meta , Boeing , IMAX , and Harley-Davidson .
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
  • Related Resources: Our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines , features regular media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.