The UPS Store, Inc. Launches Mission: Veteran Entrepreneurship Offering Franchise Incentives Up To $300,000

Today, The UPS Store, Inc. announced its recently launched, Mission: Veteran Entrepreneurship, a program offering significant financial incentives – valued at nearly $300,000 – for a select group of qualified U.S. military veterans to help open their own The UPS Store® franchise location.

Half Of Americans Prefer Opening A Small Business To Retirement, According To The UPS Store Survey

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of Americans dream of opening a small business, almost identical to the 2018 survey (66 percent).

UPS Rate Change Information

Effective May 20, 2019, the International Air-Export Fuel Surcharge will increase.

UPS Celebrates National Small Business Week With Promotions And Programs

Small businesses that open an account through UPS.com/smallbizmonth can receive UPS Smart Pickup service at no cost.

Flexible Supply Chain Solutions for Advanced Therapies

With the UPS Healthcare Forum this week, Marken CEO Wes Wheeler discusses the need for agile supply chains that support global clinical trials.

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 April 29, 2019.

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Multichannel fulfillment made easy

UPS eFulfillment offers small- and medium-sized businesses streamlined fulfillment and shipping services to consumers in the U.S. and Canada. The solution supports purchases and orders from 21 different marketplaces and web stores.

2019 UPS Freight Published Rates Information

Effective February 18, 2019, general rates will increase by 5.9 percent. This rate adjustment applies to non-contractual less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments rated on the current UPS® Freight 525, 560, 570 and 571 tariffs.

The UPS Store Announces $100,000 Book Giveaway Contest Winners

National retailer selects youth-focused organizations in celebration of their 10th anniversary of Toys for Tots Literacy Program

The UPS Store Ranks In Top Five Of Entrepreneur Franchise 500 For Third Year

The UPS Store® network, the largest franchise system of retail shipping, postal, print and business service centers in the United States, has been named one of the world’s top franchise brands according to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2019 Franchise 500 list.

UPS and Teamsters Ratify UPS Freight Contract

UPS is pleased that the UPS Freight agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamster (IBT) has been ratified. Customers can remain confident UPS is ready to continue to serve its small package and UPS Freight customers throughout the holiday season and beyond.

UPS/GreenBiz Study Identifies Motivators and Barriers to Electric Fleets

In a new UPS and GreenBiz study, the “Curve Ahead: The Future of Fleet Electrification” report, industry leaders identify the main motivations and barriers to electrification, as well as strategies to move the commercial electric vehicle market from niche to mainstream.

The UPS Store To Donate $100,000 In Books To Children-Focused Non-Profit Organizations

To celebrate the Toys for Tots Literacy Program 10th anniversary, The UPS Store is giving away $10,000 worth of books and educational resources to ten organizations who serve underprivileged children across the country.

Teamsters Ratification Update

UPS acknowledges the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ decision to ratify the Small Package National Master Agreement.

The UPS Store, Inc. Shares All Its OfferINGs in New Advertising Campaign

New national campaign demonstrates the full range of products and services The UPS Store locations offer beyond packing and shipping.

The UPS Foundation Mobilizes Its Disaster Relief Network and Pledges More Than $1 Million to Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts

Through a network of public-private partnerships, the UPS Foundation will contribute immediate and long-term recovery assistance after devastating flooding, infrastructure damage and utility outages.

UPS Launches Technology Company and Platform to Match Merchant Needs with Flexible Fulfillment

Ware2Go will create a turnkey, on-demand U.S. fulfillment network for B2B e-commerce. The platform matches available warehouse space and fulfillment services with merchants who need to get online orders to customers fast..

Boston STEM Enthusiast Wins $25,000 In The UPS Store Small Biz Salute Pitch Off

Bryanne Leeming, founder and CEO of Unruly Studios, won $25,000 and an editorial feature in Inc. Magazine for her STEM-focused small business.

Changes to China Customs Advanced Manifest Regulations

The General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) has issued Order No. 56 (2017), adjusting the manifest requirements for air and ocean imports and exports, effective June 1, 2018.

UPS to Test New Electric Vehicle

UPS is collaborating with Thor Trucks, Inc. to develop and test the fully-electric class 6 delivery truck in Los Angeles, supporting the continued strategic electrification of the UPS global fleet. 

UPS Pilots In-Building Apartment Deliveries Through Latch Smart Access Devices

The New York City pilot with Latch smart access devices provides increased security and convenience for customers in multi-family residences who are not home to receive packages. 

The UPS Foundation Awards Over $10M in Grants to Advance Diversity & Inclusion Around the World

The funding will support programs focused on economic empowerment, education, work training, and social and gender equality.

Be Ready for the Holidays with UPS

Access important year-end holiday season shipping information and resources while learning more about how UPS is prepared for the 2018 holiday season.

UPS Publishes 16th Annual Sustainability Report

"On The Leading Edge" highlights sustainability challenges and accomplishments during 2017, including bold investments in innovative technologies that are advancing UPS’s 2020 and 2025 goals in support of the environment, workforce, and communities around the world.