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DYK - more than 97 million U.S. consumers regularly used "buy online, pickup in store" (BOPIS) options in 2024. U.S. BOPIS sales are expected to hit $154.3 billion this year. An effective omnichannel strategy can increase overall sales by offering seamless and integrated customer connections across all channels — online, mobile, in-store and social media platforms. We help retailers turn their omnichannel strategy into a competitive advantage by: ✅ Creating consistent buying experiences in-store and online 🎯 Leveraging smart analytics for real-time results 📦 Using UPS Access Point locations for picking up & dropping off deliveries Click the link in our comment to see how we help retailers adapt to shifting market dynamics.

This just in! The UPS Store is No. 1 on Forbes' Best Customer Service list for three years running 👏

Returns are no longer just a logistics challenge — they’re a customer loyalty opportunity. That's a top takeaway from the 2025 Returns Landscape report, a joint effort between Happy Returns, a UPS Company and National Retail Federation. The report dives into these key questions: 🔍 What’s in store for returns in 2025? 💰 How do returns policies influence buying decisions? 🚫 How can businesses fight returns fraud? 📦 What do consumers want from their returns experience? 📈 What’s next for retail returns? Retailers know returns are both a challenge and an opportunity. “Returns have transformed into a strategic touchpoint for retailers, influencing how younger consumers shop,” said David Sobie, co-founder and CEO of Happy Returns. Want to diver deeper into the data? Check out our comment for how to learn more.

🌟 Wait a sec – this one’s too good to pass by! 🌟 From a driver celebrating 58 years of service and the Kaplan Safe Driver awards to empowering small businesses and expanding our intra-Asia network, we’ve been making headlines over the past month. Check it out. 👇 1️⃣ UPS Impact Summit Highlights Power of Small Business UPS’s fourth annual Impact Summit highlighted how entrepreneurs and small businesses drive the U.S. economy, with speakers noting that 97% of U.S. companies have fewer than 100 employees and create most new jobs. UPS leaders and small business owners shared insights on mentorship, access to resources, and the resilience required to grow and thrive in competitive markets. https://lnkd.in/gT__k-HM 2️⃣ UPS Boosts its Intra-Asia Network UPS has expanded its intra-Asia air network by increasing Shenzhen, China–Sydney, Australia, flights to five times weekly and deploying larger 747 freighters on the Hanoi–Shenzhen route, doubling Vietnam–China cargo capacity to 570 tons (~1.3 million lbs.). These upgrades cut delivery times by up to a day across key Asia-Pacific lanes, supporting growing regional trade in sectors like healthcare, technology and automotive despite global economic uncertainties. https://lnkd.in/ex5TEJyJ 3️⃣ Courage to Change: How UPS Transformed to Lead the Future of Global Commerce In her op-ed, UPS CEO Carol B. Tomé emphasizes that the company is blending its 118-year legacy with innovation and self-disruption to build a faster, smarter, and stronger logistics network. She highlights UPS’s global scale, Atlanta roots, and enduring purpose of “delivering what matters” as the foundation for leading the future of commerce. https://lnkd.in/grmdqQ5P 4️⃣ Delivering for a lifetime: UPS honors driver retiring after 58 years UPS driver named Cleveland Francis is retiring after 58 years with the company, with 56 years of safe driving. The company celebrated him not only for his long tenure but also for an instance in 1979 where he saved a customer's life during a delivery. https://lnkd.in/g3cTK4TJ 5️⃣ UPS Leads the Way with Seven Drivers Honored in 2025 Kaplan Safe Driver Awards The National Safety Council honored 15 professional drivers with the 2025 Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Award for achieving at least 15 years or 250,000 miles without a preventable accident. UPS stood out with seven awardees across multiple U.S. regions, underscoring its strong commitment to roadway safety and accident-free driving. https://lnkd.in/g5pHgNNT

Calling all business owners! 👀 3 ways to be the holiday gifting MVP 👇 Make your list, check it twice and leave the shipping to us: 📅 Keep our UPS Holiday Shipping Calendar on hand and plan ahead. 🛫 Use UPS Air and Saturday shipping to send packages sooner. ✅ Plan for easy returns with prepaid UPS return labels. Click the link in our comment to find our holiday shipping calendar and learn how we can support your business.

Nothing beats delivering with a view. #UPSOfficeViews #Nevada 📸 Landon Drake

Happy birthday to Happy Returns, a UPS Company! Here's to the next 10 years of innovation and impact! 🥳🙌💪

DYK - manufacturing downtime is estimated to cost $260,000 per hour. 🤯 We help manufacturers avoid downtime and keep production lines humming with powerful tools for: 👀Improved shipping visibility Better visibility = better ability to adjust plans 📦Inventory optimization Our real-time approach reduces the cost of receiving, producing and shipping unneeded inventory. 👩🦰🧔♂️Real-time staffing Shipment visibility allows for greater flexibility to increase staffing based on demand. 📊Improved forecasting Real-time shipping information can improve forecasting accuracy by as much as 27%. Click the link in our comment to get more information about our tools that can improve your logistics planning.

Immediate delivery notification ✅ Delivery photos in app ✅ Another innovative solution from UPS ✅ We're happy to partner with NRG Software to meet customers' needs!

ICYMI - 🎉 We did it again! For the 2nd year in a row, we were named America’s Best of the Best 2025 by Newsweek! 🏆 Big shoutout to our amazing team for their hard work and dedication. And thanks to our customers for their continued trust in us to keep delivering with reliability you can count on. You can find the link to the full list of America's Best of the Best 2025 in our comment.