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Here are Link’s stories about the new coronavirus; the disease it causes, COVID-19; and the Postal Service’s response.
Coronavirus-related stories and resources:
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Phoenix rising
National Postal Forum returns May 15-18
The National Postal Forum, the mailing and shipping industry’s largest annual conference, will be held May 15-18 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
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USPS finances
Year-end results reported
Operating revenue was $77 billion, an increase of 5.3 percent from the previous fiscal year.
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World Post Day
Event to focus on innovation
World Post Day, an annual commemoration of mail’s role in the everyday lives of people and businesses, as well as its contribution to global social and economic development, will be observed Oct. 8 in the United States.
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Delivering the future
CFO discusses 10-year plan in latest video
The Postal Service’s latest quarterly financial report highlights why the Delivering for America plan must be fully implemented, Chief Financial Officer Joe Corbett says in his latest “Dollars and Change” video
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Sweet deal
Carrier’s tip leads to savings for candy business
A letter carrier’s conversations with a business customer on his route have resulted in a shipping deal worth more than $62,600 for the Postal Service.
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Swift progress
Continuous Improvement helps Puerto Rico deliver
The packages were quickly piling up. Who would be surprised?
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USPS finances
Third-quarter results reported
Total operating revenue was approximately $18.5 billion, up 4.8 percent compared with the same quarter one year earlier.
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A golden honor
USPS wins award for PR campaign
The Postal Service has won gold in the Best Government/Public Service Campaign category in the Bulldog PR Awards.
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Spring report
OIG’s six-month update released
The USPS Office of Inspector General completed 1,331 investigations during the six-month period that ended March 31.
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Framework for the future
Corbett discusses USPS finances, 10-year plan
A coronavirus pandemic-fueled surge in package deliveries has not been enough to offset the Postal Service’s increased operating costs and declining revenue from mail services.
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Here they come
Stamp release dates announced
USPS has announced dates for stamp releases through mid-October, along with the cities where they will be dedicated.
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USPS finances
Second-quarter results reported
Total revenue was $18.9 billion, up 6 percent from the same period one year earlier
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NPF marches on
Event goes virtual for 2021
The National Postal Forum, the mailing and shipping industry’s largest annual conference, will hold an online event this year.
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USPS finances
First-quarter results reported
The Postal Service has reported its financial results for fiscal year 2021’s first quarter, including an 11.1 percent increase in total revenue.
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Driver’s seat
Post Offices get creative during pandemic
Whether it is curbside service for package pickup or drive-thrus for hiring events, Post Offices are keeping people safe.
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Get ready
Peak season to peak this week
The Postal Service expects the Dec. 14-21 period to be the holiday season’s busiest for mailing, shipping and deliveries.
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Order up
Bolger, NCED selling holiday dinners
Aramark, the hospitality vendor that manages the Postal Service’s training and conference properties in Maryland and Oklahoma, is offering holiday dinners for pickup.
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Square one
Stamp selection process begins with committee
The Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee reviews suggestions and offers recommendations to the Postmaster General.
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Cyber Monday
USPS ready to deliver holiday purchases
The Postal Service wants everyone to know it will be ready to deliver their Cyber Monday purchases this year.
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Peak preview
Season’s busiest period begins Dec. 14
The Postal Service expects holiday customer traffic to increase beginning Dec. 7, with the season’s busiest period for mailing, shipping and deliveries occurring Dec. 14-21.
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Hospitality shift
Bolger, NCED selling holiday meals
The Postal Service’s training and conference properties in Maryland and Oklahoma are working to recoup lost revenue as result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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USPS finances
Year-end results reported
The Postal Service has reported its financial results for fiscal year 2020.
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Marketing the mail
PCC Day highlights business customers
USPS leaders and the nation’s commercial mailers came together this week during National Postal Customer Council Day.
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Serving businesses
DeJoy addresses National PCC Day
USPS has released Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s video message for this week’s National Postal Customer Council Day.
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Connecting and growing
National PCC Day is Sept. 22
The event, which usually takes place during a full week in September, will occur online this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Delivering for the nation
Commercial highlights employees, service
The 30-second TV spot shows real-life employees working to make deliveries happen.
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No shows
USPS creates virtual sales booth
Exhibiting at trade shows is an important way for the Postal Service to connect with customers, but the coronavirus pandemic has put a stop to that practice for now.
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New prices
USPS requests commercial parcel rate increases
The Postal Service has notified regulators it plans to temporarily increase prices for commercial domestic parcel products, starting this fall.
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USPS finances
Third-quarter results reported
The coronavirus pandemic continues to have an unpredictable effect on the Postal Service, the organization’s latest financial report shows.
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Road to recovery
New program to aid small businesses
The Every Door Direct Mail Retail Discount Program will offer a postage discount for all Every Door Direct Mail retail mailings.
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NPF summer series
Weekly webinars begin July 23
The Postal Service and the National Postal Forum will host five free one-hour weekly webinars for business customers.
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Above and beyond
June sales challenge brings in $133M
The Postal Service’s June #LEADtheWay campaign resulted in more than 17,000 sales leads from employees last month.
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State of grace
Normal billing for PO Boxes resumes
USPS has ended an extended grace period for nonpayment and resumed normal billing for PO Box customers.
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Ceremony canceled
Stamps to be released as planned
The dedication for the Fruits and Vegetables stamps, originally scheduled for July 17 in Charleston, WV, has been called off.
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Front-line tips
Employee helps two businesses meet their needs
A Postal Service employee’s conversations with two business customers has resulted in more than $183,000 in new estimated annualized revenue for the organization.
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Top shop
Postal Store optimized for mobile, sales spike
The Postal Store has been optimized to provide mobile device users with improved shopping experiences, a timely move that is helping the retail website handle record sales during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Right place
Carrier helps company get shipping deal
A letter carrier’s keen eye has led to a sale that brought in nearly $400,000 in revenue for the Postal Service.
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Leading the nation
USPS tops survey on pandemic performance
The Postal Service ranked No. 1 in the overall composite score, and also ranked first in responsiveness and permanence.
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Ceremonies canceled
Stamps will be released as planned
The Postal Service has canceled the dedication ceremonies for the Enjoy the Great Outdoors and Hip Hop stamps due to social distancing guidance during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Leading the way
June sales campaign has new focus
The USPS Sales team is taking a different approach to its annual June #LEADtheWay sales leads campaign — starting with the name.
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New customers
USPS offers businesses direct mail help
The Postal service is ready to use direct mail campaigns to help businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic attract new customers.
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Home movies
Cinema chain turns to USPS to sell popcorn, snacks
A supervisor’s visit to a customer has led to $185,000 in new revenue for the Postal Service and has helped the business build a new source of income during the coronavirus pandemic.
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USPS finances
Second-quarter results reported
The Postal Service has reported total revenue of $17.8 billion for fiscal year 2020’s second quarter (Jan. 1-March 31), up 2 percent from the same period one year earlier.
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Acting fast
Postmaster’s tip helps USPS come to company’s aid
An Illinois Postmaster’s conversation with the owner of a local wholesale business led to a solution for his shipping crisis and brought in more than $600,000 in revenue for the Postal Service.
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Connecting America
Mail helping people during pandemic, survey shows
People continue to rely on cards and mail to keep in touch with family and friends and to overcome feelings of isolation.
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Change in tack
Grow Your Business Day events to be online this year
The Postal Service is taking a different approach to reach out to small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Primary colors
States consider voting by mail
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted many states to postpone primaries and take steps toward all-mail elections.
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Halfway there
Sales campaign passes $500 million mark
With six months to go, the Postal Service’s Race for a $Billion campaign has brought in more than $500 million, despite the COVID-19 national health emergency.
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In the mail
USPS to deliver stimulus checks, notices
USPS, in its role as an essential service, will accept, process and deliver an estimated 60 million checks from the U.S. Treasury Department, beginning April 20.
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Delivering peace of mind
Commercial highlights USPS commitment
A new Postal Service television commercial celebrates the commitment of the organization’s 630,000 employees and thanks them for continuing to serve the American people during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stamp event canceled
May 21 release date remains
The Postal Service has canceled the dedication ceremony for the Voices of the Harlem Renaissance stamps, originally scheduled for May 21 in New York City.
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Poll position
USPS ranks No. 1 in public opinion survey
The Postal Service has again topped the list of federal agencies viewed favorably by the American public, according to a new survey.
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Reaching out
Assisting businesses affected by COVID-19
The Postal Service wants to gauge how it can assist businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stamp ceremonies canceled
Special dedications may be held later
The American Gardens, Contemporary Boutonniere and Garden Corsage, and Earth Day stamps will be released as planned.
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Getting the word out
Informed Delivery used for national alert
The Postal Service used Informed Delivery last week to provide subscribers with helpful information about the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPF canceled
Event won’t be held in 2020
The National Postal Forum, the mailing and shipping industry’s largest annual conference, won’t be held this year.
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Remember Maine
Stamp dedication event postponed
The Maine Statehood stamp was released March 15, and customers can purchase it at Post Offices and usps.com.