The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced its plans to retire the POSTNET barcode in January 2013.
Discontinuance of POSTNET Barcode
May 16th, 2012Roanoke and Lynchburg Postal Service facilities closing
March 2nd, 2012Roanoke and Lynchburg Mail Processing centers will close after May 15th. Mail will be routed through Greensboro, NC., expect delays in your mail.
Forever goes UP again
January 19th, 2012The crack is widening and Forever stamps will now cost 45 cents… UP a penny. The latest rate increases start on January 22.
Download 2012 RATE CHART here.
U S Mail Slows Down
December 12th, 2011It’s already called “snail-mail” but U.S. Postal Service will be slowing down even further. As more and more business is going online, US. Postal service faces bankruptcy.
New Deputy Postmaster General Appointed
April 2nd, 2011Capitol Hill staffer Ronald Stroman has been named as the new Deputy Postmaster General according to a press release issued by the USPS.
His appointment marks the first time since 1971 the U.S. Postal Service has filled the No. 2 position from outside. Stroman will bring more than 30 years of professional experience in government, legislative [...]
USPS Eases Intelligent Mail Barcode Requirement
January 29th, 2011On Jan 13, 2011 the Postmaster General made a surprise move to delay the mandatory deadline of May 2011 for implementation of the new Intelligent Mail Barcode.
Intelligent Mail Barcode Required May 2011
January 11th, 2011May 2011 is the date set by the United States Postal Services requiring Intelligent Mail barcodes for automation discounts, business reply mail and confirm service.
Simplified Addressing Changes Effective 01-02-11
January 3rd, 2011New rules will help lower the costs for businesses by reducing mail prep time and eliminating the need to purchase address lists and on-press printing.
PRC helps businesses stay competitive
October 14th, 2010The Affordable Mail Alliance, a coalition of postal customers including consumer groups, small businesses and insurance companies rally against proposed rate increase.
Informal Ruling: Increase in Postal Rates Likely
October 14th, 2010Postage rates are likely to increase about 1.7% in January as a result of a letter that the Postal Regulatory Commission’s chief lawyer issued today.
