UPS Launches E-Commerce Plug-Ins To Benefit Small Businesses

UPS announced that it is offering free plug-ins to make UPS tools and services seamlessly available within four popular e-commerce platforms: WooCommerce, PrestaShop, OpenCart and Magento.

The UPS Store Ranks in Top 5 of Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for Fourth Year

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 15, 2020 – The UPS Store, Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of retail shipping, postal, print and business service centers, has been ranked again as one of the top franchise brands, according to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2020 Franchise 500.

Updates to the UPS Tobacco/Vape Policy

Effective January 2, 2020, UPS will be updating the UPS Tobacco Policy that will impact existing and new tobacco/vape customers.

New Regulations in 2020 for Lithium Battery Shippers

Shippers of Lithium Batteries should be aware that new IATA shipping regulations come into force on January 1, 2020. These mandate that UN38.3 test summary documents must be made electronically available upon request. While UPS will not require a test summary document, shippers are asked to note that service may be disrupted if they are unable to comply when requested. The requirement applies in relation to all IATA air shipments of lithium ion and metal batteries whether alone, contained in equipment, packed with equipment or powering a vehicle.

Changes to UPS Year-End Holiday Schedule

Shippers are advised that UPS has made changes to its 2019 Year-End Holiday Schedule which affect certain packages scheduled for delivery after December 25, 2019. To view the updated schedule, visit the UPS Holidays page and download the updated Year-End Holiday Schedule.

The UPS Store Announces ‘Tell Your Tale’ Contest Winners Ahead Of Rose Parade Appearance

Reigning Sweepstakes Award winner prepares for 2020 Rose Parade^®, celebrating children’s literacy

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17, 2019 – Ahead of its upcoming appearance in the 2020 Rose Parade presented by Honda, The UPS Store, Inc. announces the three winners of "Tell Your Tale," a nationwide contest for short stories written by young authors, in celebration of childhood literacy.

Seasonal Job Opportunities Available Now

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UPS Holiday Message To Customers: “We’re Ready, Let’s Go!”

The holiday shopping season is underway and UPS is well-prepared to deliver a record number of package shipments – 5% more than the record level set in 2018.

The UPS Store Makes Holiday Prep Seamless With Packing, Shipping, Printing and More

The UPS Store, Inc.^® and its network of more than 5,000 stores can assist you with every -ing this holiday season including addressing, boxing, measuring, printing and of course, shipping.

Preview the 2020 UPS Rates

Effective December 29, 2019, the rates for UPS® Ground, UPS Air and International services will increase an average of 4.9%. Rates for value-added services and other charges will also increase.

UPS Honored As One Of America’s Most JUST Companies By Forbes And JUST Capital

UPS was named to Forbes and JUST Capital’s annual “JUST 100” list for the fourth consecutive year and again recognized as the industry leader in the transportation sector.

UPS And HerdX Deliver Blockchain-Verified Beef From U.S. To Japan

UPS collaborates with HerdX, Inc., a leading U.S.-based agri-tech solutions provider, to deliver blockchain-verified traced beef from a U.S. farm to Japan.

UPS Board Announces Quarterly Dividend

The UPS Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B shares.

UPS Offers Rewards to Consumers Receiving Holiday Deliveries at Convenient, Alternate Locations

New holiday rewards program for using UPS Access Point locations.

UPS Launches Flat Rate Shipping With UPS Simple Rate

UPS Simple Rate is a predictable flat rate shipping option designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) streamline and simplify their outbound processes. 

UPS Capital Launches One-Time Shipment Insurance Online

Now businesses can cover freight and small packages one shipment at a time, without an annual contract, and they can buy it online.

UPS And CVS Make First Residential Drone Deliveries Of Prescription Medicines

UPS Flight Forward Inc. and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. announce the successful completion of the first revenue-generating drone delivery of a medical prescription from a CVS pharmacy directly to a consumer’s home.

UPS Forecasts Record-Breaking Holiday Returns Volume

UPS projects 1.6 million returns per day the week before Christmas, setting a new returns record.

UPS Undergoes Major Healthcare Facility Enhancements To Meet Growing Service Demands

Company announced major upgrades to its healthcare-dedicated warehouse and distribution network.

UPS Releases 3Q 2019 Earnings

Operating profit Up more than 20%, with margin expansion in all segments.

UPS Announces Multiple Tech-Enabled Services, New Customers And Partners

Company announces numerous new technology-enabled services and partnerships designed to support customer needs aligned with the company’s strategic growth initiatives.

The UPS Foundation Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month, Continues Long-Standing Partnerships To Empower The Hispanic Community

The UPS Foundation continues to support the Hispanic community with a host of grantmaking programs and efforts focused on financial empowerment and education. 

UPS Launches On-Demand Self-Storage Service

Storage on Demand is a new UPS innovation that allows customers to request delivery of empty storage bins directly to their home or business using a mobile-friendly website.

UPS To Add More Than 6,000 Vehicles To Its Natural Gas Fleet

Plans to purchase more than 6,000 natural gas-powered trucks beginning in 2020 and running through 2022. 

UPS Collaborates With Shippo To Simplify Shipping For Small And Medium-Sized Businesses

UPS extends availability of marketplace shipping rates to Shippo’s customer base of more than 35,000 small and medium-sized businesses.

Michaels Customers Can Now Pick Up And Drop Off Packages At More Than 1,100 Stores Nationwide Through UPS Access Point Locations

New, Convenient Offering Allows Creative Enthusiasts to Pick up and Drop Off with Greater Flexibility.

UPS Integrad Driver Training Center Opens in Columbus, Ohio

UPS Integrad training features “experiential” learning approach to help create the finest service providers in the industry.

UPS Flight Forward Attains FAA’s First Full Approval For Drone Airline

UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward Inc. has received the U.S. government’s first full Part 135 Standard certification to operate a drone airline. 

UPS Turns Up The Volume In Nashville With Expanded High-Speed Hub

Highly automated sortation and distribution facility grows to more than 447,000 square feet, nearly doubling package sortation capacity.

The UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service and the 2019 UPS Rate and Service Guide have been updated

The UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service and the 2019 UPS Rate and Service Guide have each been updated, effective September 23, 2019.

The UPS Store Presents The “Tell Your Tale” National Contest For Young Writers

National retailer to publish book of crowdsourced children’s stories in conjunction with 2020 Rose Parade^® float

UPS Recognized On Dow Jones Sustainability World Index For Seventh Consecutive Year

Company made the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the seventh consecutive year and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 15th straight year.

UPS “Browns,” Company’s Iconic Uniform, Get A Makeover

The first major redesign since the early 1920s, and the most significant change since the company’s drivers began wearing shorts in the early 1990s.

UPS And HubBox Team Up To Simplify UPS Access Point Location Integration For E-Tailers

UPS has teamed up with HubBox to create an easy-to-use and easy-to-implement application that makes UPS Access Point locations in the U.S. and Europe visible in the checkout process.

The UPS Foundation Commits $1 Million And Activates Disaster Relief Network To Support Immediate Needs And Long-Term Recovery from Hurricane Dorian

The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs for UPS, has engaged its network of preeminent relief organizations and committed $1 million for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.

UPS To Hire About 100,000 For Holiday Season

Company expects to hire about 100,000 seasonal employees to support the anticipated annual increase in package volume that will begin in November and continue through January 2020.

UPS Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer

UPS appoints new CSO and announces release of company’s first digital sustainability report.

UPS Expands Foreign Trade Zone Management And Consulting Services

UPS announced the recent integration and expansion of Zone Solutions within its customs brokerage, warehousing, logistics and transportation business. 

UPS Webinar Explores How to Attract Today’s Online Shopper

Join UPS experts for an informative webinar, Great Expectations: The 2019 UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper Results, taking place on Sept. 12.

Ware2Go Launches Suite of Supply Chain Optimization Tools

Ware2Go, a nationwide on-demand fulfillment platform specializing in scalable capacity, fast delivery, easy onboarding and superior customer service announced a new suite of supply chain optimization tools to help merchants of all sizes become more efficient and reach new customers.

Top Winners Selected In The UPS Store First National Small Biz Challenge

Female Entrepreneurs, Samia Bingham of Flavors Culinary Group and Ingrid Sanden of Boolean Girl Tech take top prizes in live competition.

UPS & ChannelAdvisor Simplify Global Shipping and E-Commerce For Small And Medium-Sized Businesses

ChannelAdvisor Corp, a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions, now offers its services to thousands of small and medium-sized business (SMB) e-commerce customers at a discounted rate as part of UPS’s Customer Technology Program.

UPS Customers To Benefit From No Residential Peak Surcharge During 2019 Holiday Shipping Season

The company will not apply additional Peak Surcharges to U.S. residential deliveries during the busy 2019 holiday season, unless by contractual exception or for those requiring special handling.

UPS Invests In Autonomous Trucking Company, Tests Self-Driving Tractor Trailers

UPS's venture capital arm, UPS Ventures, has made a minority investment in autonomous driving company TuSimple.

UPS Announces CFO Succession Plan

Richard Peretz, UPS Chief Financial Officer, 57 plans to retire. Brian Newman, 50 currently Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations, Latin America for PepsiCo, is appointed UPS Chief Financial Officer, effective September 16, 2019.