• 𞋴𝛂𝛋𝛆@lemmy.world
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    29 days ago

    They are massively overpriced and antiquated in structure. Their failures are why Amazon exploded and collapsed brick and mortar retail. A lot of small businesses are not viable because of them.

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      29 days ago

      How does mail being problematic make people want to order more things by mail?

      “Mail so janky I don’t even want to go to the store no more!”

    • islandcoda42@lemmy.zip
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      29 days ago

      They reported a loss of 9 billion last year and 9.5 billion in ‘24. The agreement with Amazon is deteriorating. They are expected to deliver mail 6 days a week on time with no money now.

      • prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        29 days ago

        It’s a public service, it’s not supposed to be motivated by profit.

        By “reported a loss” I think you mean, “the public service cost”

        • piccolo@sh.itjust.works
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          29 days ago

          The “lost” revenue is because they are forced to pay for future employees who wont be born in the next 30 years.