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Defining “fast” and “too far” above the 49th parallel north
The average Canadian consumer typically travels less than 6 km to drop off an online return and is willing to go almost 9 km.
The Hidden Costs of Shipping: Understanding the Total Cost of Delivery With Kevin Hernandez
The cost you pay for postage is far from the only cost associated with getting your package to its destination. Let’s look at some of the surcharges and fees associated with the total cost of delivery.
Equipment Purchasing vs. Leasing
Having the right equipment to run your business optimally is essential. However, whether you decide to buy, or lease equipment depends on your situation. Explore your options and see what’s a fit for your business.
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Pitney Bowes Ranks on 2023 SmartWay High Performer List for Truck Carriers on Carbon Metrics
Our commitment toward this goal and our overarching mission to continuing to do the right thing, the right way, lead to our spot on SmartWay’s High Performers: Truck Carriers, Carbon Metrics ranking.
2023 USPS Flat Rate Shipping Guide: Boxes, Envelopes and Pricing
Learn about USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate shipping box and envelope sizes, 2023 prices, how it works in this Pitney Bowes guide.
5 Things I Learned at Parcel Forum 2023
Key takeaways and learnings from this year's Parcel Forum event.
USPS Priority Mail Cubic: What is it?
What is USPS priority mail cubic shipping, what packages can you ship and what are the prices for it? Learn more in this Pitney Bowes guide.
America’s next top shipping headache
Online retailers cite difficulty comparing carrier cost structures as their number one domestic delivery challenge.
Peering into Santa’s shopping list
42% of consumers expect higher free shipping thresholds, but 80% say they’ll buy online more or the same as last year. <br>The top categories shoppers plan to buy online for holidays are apparel, electronics, toys, media/entertainment, and beauty.
Defining “fast” and “too far” above the 49th parallel north
The average Canadian consumer typically travels less than 6 km to drop off an online return and is willing to go almost 9 km.
Over the river and through the woods to drop off pants and shirts
70% percent of online retailers offer returns drop-off and the average US consumer is willing to go 8.7 miles for it—but retailers should consider shoppers’ total travel distance.
BOXpoll Weekly Trackers
Interactive charts with real time consumer data on the pandemic, the economy and ecommerce
Celebrating 10 years as a Great Place to Work in India
Pitney Bowes has been recognized as one of India’s Best Workplaces 2023 by the Great Place to Work Institute. It celebrates 10 years on the list.
Asian Resilience
As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Sia Sheldon shares her story.
Reduce and Reuse: Our Green Remanufacturing Cycle
Pitney Bowes has taken strong steps to reuse and remanufacture products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, save natural resources, conserve energy, and reduce pollution.
Post-purchase marketing strategy
You've made the sale. What now? Learn how to enhance the post-purchase experience with retention and loyalty strategies, effective returns and post sales logistics.
How a small package shipping company can help grow your ecommerce brand
With the right small package shipping company, your ecommerce brand can create an even better online customer experience. We’ll show you how.
What is E-commerce Logistics?
Understand ecommerce logistics, supply chains, each of their moving parts, and how they apply to an online business.
Equipment Purchasing vs. Leasing
Having the right equipment to run your business optimally is essential. However, whether you decide to buy, or lease equipment depends on your situation. Explore your options and see what’s a fit for your business.
2023 State of Manufacturing Panel Discussion
What are the latest growth projections for manufacturing and what events are impacting the industry? A panel of top industry experts provide real world insight on the current challenges and future opportunities facing small businesses.
Future Proofing your Small Business
Financial Strategies for Forward-Thinking Manufacturers
USPS® IMI: Compliance comes with benefits
The USPS is decertifying all postage meters that use IBI (Information Based Indicia) technology and is adopting a new technology standard called IMI (Intelligent Mail Indicia).
Finding new ways to combat the rising costs of mailing.
In 2023, mailers have a handful of ways to save significantly on postage costs.
US Postal Service® Bulk Mail Requirements
Learn the ins and outs of USPS® presort requirements—from how many pieces of mail qualify for bulk rate to acquiring a USPS bulk mail permit.
Can I print stamps online? Print Postage from Your Computer
There are many options for printing postage online. Whether you want to print your own stamps or use streamlined postage for bulk mailing, we can help you find the method that’s right for you.
Print First-Class postage from home
You can print First-Class postage from home and save your small business time and money. Get answers to FAQs and learn how to print First-Class postage and shipping labels online.
How to create and print USPS® shipping labels?
All that you need to create and print USPS shipping labels is a computer, a printer and access to the USPS website or a service like PitneyShip®.