We also are realigning our Post Office retail network. As part of a move away from traditional brick-and-mortar Post Offices toward more retail partners, kiosks and online services, we closed 382 postal-managed facilities this calendar year. An important part of this plan was the unveiling of the Village Post Office, a new retail offering tailored to meet the needs of small communities currently served by low-activity Post Offices.
The Village Post Office builds on a growing network of retail partners that offer a variety of postal products and services, depending on community needs. This low-cost model provides customers with greater access due to our business partners’ longer business hours, weekend service and more convenient locations.
