Issue 104, September 2016
USPS cutoff dates set for 2016 holiday season
The holiday shipping season is right around the corner! If you’re shipping packages to our soldiers overseas, you’ll want to take note of some of the earliest USPS shipping deadlines. Deadlines for mailing to specific APO/FPO/DPO ZIP Codes vary according to the specific classes of mail, but the first deadline you want to know about is Nov. 7, the cutoff for Retail Ground™. Previously known as Standard Post, this mail class is geared toward heavier or larger packages that don’t need expedited delivery.
Check out our Holiday Shipping Deadlines page for a complete list of all USPS holiday cutoff dates for domestic, international and military shipping.
Pay-on-Use Returns: an important part of your returns strategy
Returns are inevitable. Regardless of what you sell, eventually someone will want to return it. Wondering how to offer free or low-cost return shipping without breaking the bank? Endicia’s Pay-on-Use Returns™ service can help. Learn more in this new article.
Shipping restricted items with USPS
“Can I ship it?” While USPS offers a lot of flexibility, e-commerce business owners need to have a full understanding of what can and can’t be shipped via USPS, and the strict guidelines that apply when shipping restricted hazardous and perishable items. Check out The Savvy Shipper to get a rundown of what you need to know and where to find current information.
Perfecting your product content
E-commerce shoppers can’t see or touch your product the same way they can when shopping at a brick and mortar store. Comprehensive product descriptions and photos are your best chance to create a similar experience for your online customers. Read this blog post to find a few ways you can give online customers rich information that allows them to imagine using your product.
Use PictureItPostage® to boost your brand
Use PictureItPostage to deliver your brand and message to customers. It’s easy to turn your photos or company logos into custom U.S. Postal Service stamps that you can use when mailing brochures, flyers, direct mail pieces and other business correspondence. PictureItPostage is available in sheets of 20 or rolls of 3,000 for large corporate mailings. Right now, receive $10 off your next order when you enter BIZMAIL at checkout. This offer expires Oct. 31, 2016. One order per mailing address. Orders process and ship in 1-2 days. Order PictureItPostage now or call (650) 321-2640 ext. 141 for pricing information.
Come See Endicia at these trade shows and events
Parcel Forum
Sept. 12-14
Dallas, TX
Retail Global
Sept. 20-22
Las Vegas, NV
Shea Felix, Endicia’s head of international product and marketing strategy, will speak on the International Shipping Panel, which takes place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Be sure to check it out!
Visit our Events Page to learn about all the upcoming trade shows and events where you can find us!
