What’s in Store
may
	retail employee bulletin
	5/1/07 – 5/31/07

Rate Change Is Here
The new rates go into effect May 14. Here are some key points to follow:

    n  Make sure the new rate change continuity POP signage and writing table decal are up 
      in your office on May 14.

    n  Pay attention to the order and configuration of your menuboards listed in your Signage 
      Instruction Guide.

    n  Many backlit configurations have changed. Visit http://blue.usps.gov/marketing/retail 
      to view the Backlit Layout Reference Guide.

    n  Follow UP/DOWN dates. Remove outdated signage per the January 2006 Mandatory POP
      Removal Guide and the May 2007 Mandatory POP Removal Guide Supplement.

Star Wars Promotion Reminders
n  May 26, 2007, at close of business (COB):

    —  Flip your countermat and sustaining or hook and cord Star Wars menuboard.

    —  Cut up and dispose of the floor display, countercard, backlit menuboards, and
          entry forms.

    —  Display the base kit backlit menuboard that was up before the promotion.

n  June 30, 2007, at COB – Cut up and dispose of the stamps poster and door cling.

n  Do not give these licensed items to customers or employees.

Go to http://blue.usps.gov/advertising for additional promotional information.
Changes Are in Store 
Starting next month, What’s in Store will no longer appear in the Postal Bulletin. Retail policy changes, instructions, or updates will be published in the Postal Bulletin as needed in the future. The Retail Insider e-newsletter and Retail Insider pocket guide will now serve as your primary source for practical tips and tools for improving the customer experience.
New Stamps on Sale
Settlement of Jamestown  (rate 41¢):  May 11
Breast Cancer Research (rate 55¢):  May 14 (Re-priced)

For additional information, visit http://blue.usps.gov/marketing/retail to access the Retail Marketing Intranet site.