UPS Pressroom

Small Business Owners Most Interested in Being Understood

Tue, May 22 2012

Survey: Belief Is Strong That Other Small Businesses Make the Best Partners

Most small business owners want to work with other small business owners who best understand their complex needs, according to a survey recently conducted by The UPS Store ® franchise network in recognition of National Small Business Week.

UPS Expands Delivery Coverage for Early Morning Service

Mon, May 21 2012

Most Robust Lineup of Logistical Options Now Available to Millions of Businesses

In a second expansion in just nine months, UPS has extended its competitive advantage by enhancing its coverage area for early morning deliveries.

Education and Access to Capital are Key for Increasing Competitiveness Among SMEs in Latin America

Wed, May 16 2012

According to the fifth edition of the UPS Business Monitor Latin America (BMLA), a study commissioned by UPS, executives of small and medium sized enterprises are sharply divided on whether the government can play a more important role in fostering competiveness among businesses. Half of the surveyed SMEs believe government regulations are favorable to their business, while the other half responded the contrary.

Financing for UPS Offer to TNT Express in Place

Fri, May 11 2012

Draft "Offer Memorandum" to be Submitted to AFM Later Today

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it has the necessary financing in place for its intended recommended public offer for TNT Express N.V. (NYSE Euronext: TNTE).

UPS Express Freight Service Expands into Nicaragua and Honduras

Mon, May 7 2012

UPS International Air Freight Service Meets Rising Demand in Emerging Markets

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the expansion of its UPS Express^SM Freight service into Nicaragua and Honduras, two emerging economies that count the United States as their No. 1 trading partner.

UPS Board Declares Dividend

Thu, May 3 2012

Also Approves Stock Repurchase Authorization; Company Announces Financing Plan for TNT Acquisition

The UPS (NYSE: UPS) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend and approved a $5 billion stock repurchase authorization.

UPS Shareowners Elect Board, Reappoint Deloitte and Touche

Thu, May 3 2012

Shareowners of UPS (NYSE: UPS) today elected a Board of Directors for a one-year term and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company's independent registered public accountants.

Global Trade is a Key Growth Factor for SMEs in Latin America

Wed, May 2 2012

For small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America, engaging in global trade is essential to the success of their business. As found in the fifth edition of the UPS Business Monitor Latin America (BMLA) study, 80 percent of executives state that global trade has been beneficial for economic growth. The BMLA, commissioned by UPS, surveyed more than 800 SME top-level executives in seven countries of the region lending insight into the latest opinions, attitudes and practices of SME decision makers throughout the region.

HP and The UPS Store Help Customers Print While On the Go

Tue, May 1 2012

HP ePrint Public Printing now available at The UPS Store locations

HP and The UPS Store ® franchise network today announced that more than 4,300 The UPS Store locations nationwide are now a part of the HP ePrint Public Print Locations (1) (PPL) network.

UPS 1Q Earnings Per Share Grow 10 Percent

Thu, Apr 26 2012

U.S. Domestic and Supply Chain & Freight Segments Post Double-Digit Gains in Operating Profit

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced first quarter 2012 diluted earnings per share of $1.00, a 10% improvement over the prior-year period. Consolidated revenue increased 4.4% to $13.1 billion. Operating profit for the U.S. Domestic and Supply Chain and Freight segments increased 13% and 19%, respectively.

UPS Helps UNICEF Deliver Lifesaving Supplies to Children in the Sahel

Mon, Apr 23 2012

One million children at risk of life-threatening malnutrition in Sahel region

As malnutrition reaches emergency levels across the Sahel region of West and Central Africa affecting at least one million children, UNICEF partner UPS has sprung to action to provide transport for the first aerial shipment of lifesaving UNICEF supplies to Mauritania this year, a country within the affected region.

UPS Accelerates U.S.-Mexico Trade with New Ground Freight Service

Wed, Apr 11 2012

"UPS CrossBorder Connect" Supports Flexibility in Supply Chains, Speeds Transit Times

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced UPS CrossBorder Connect™, a ground freight service between the United States and Mexico designed to significantly ease heavyweight freight supply chain challenges for companies investing in cross-border trade.

The UPS Store Honored with 2012 Mail Innovation Award

Thu, Apr 5 2012

Franchised Retail Network Cited for Support Of "Every Door Direct Mail" Through its Print Services

The UPS Store ® franchise network (NYSE: UPS) has been honored by the U.S. Postal Service ® at the National Postal Forum here for its participation in Every Door Direct Mail ®, which provides small businesses with a cost-effective way to send direct mail.

Small- and Mid-Sized Businesses Pick UPS and The UPS Store

Tue, Apr 3 2012

The Business Journals announced April 2 that small- and mid-sized businesses had named UPS and The UPS Store top brands for 2012.

The UPS Store Offers AARP Members Valuable Discounts on Products, Shipping

Mon, Apr 2 2012

The UPS Store ® network today announced a new relationship with AARP, offering its members valuable discounts at the more than 4,300 The UPS Store locations nationwide. Now AARP members can save 15 percent on the full retail price of eligible products and services while saving 5 percent on UPS shipping services.