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Higher shipping costs pressure retailers to adapt

RetailWire

FedEx, United Parcel Service and the United States Postal Service are all taking prices up for parcel deliveries, forcing companies to buy trucks to make their own deliveries, charge for deliveries or extend the time for packages to arrive.

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UPS vs. USPS: Which Is Better for Your Ecommerce Store?

Ecommerce Platforms

However, the United States Postal Services (USPS) and UPS (United Parcel Service) are two of the major and most reliable carriers in the United States. You obviously need to pick one that offers the right blend of efficiency and cost-effectiveness. . A Random Comparison of USPS and UPS.