The November / December 2026 Edition of MBC Today

Here's the most recent edition MBC Today, including my letter from the editor and a link to the full digital version of the magazine (while the first five issues per year are only released in full to subscribers and AMBC Members, the November / December issue is released in full to everyone).

Thank you to all who contributed to this issue of the retail print, mailbox, packing, shipping, logistics, and business center industry's leading publication, keeping both independent and franchise stores across the country up to date, in the loop, and networked together. It's a privilege to produce and edit this publication, but it's because of your hard work that it has such rich content.

Preview version: https://ambc4me.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/MBC-Today-Volume-28-Issue-6.pdf

Letter From the Editor:

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the November / December edition of MBC Today!

As is tradition, this year-end issue is distributed widely across the industry and not reserved just for AMBC Members like the year's previous five issues are. There is no separate, limited preview version at ambc4me.org, but rather the entire issue is available there digitally so readers can access links and other content that they may not get in the print version...so make sure you head there to check it out!

Thank you to all of the amazing contributors whose submissions have made this issue extra special. So many folks send in articles, ideas, and topics for this industry-leading publication, and it's an honor to put it together in what I hope is a very useful tool for everyone in the mailbox, print, logistics, packing, shipping, and business center industry.

As a past AMBC Board Chair, I continue to be impressed by the direction of this non-profit member-run organization. Its mission is strong and that mission is proven every time I'm at an AMBC event, on an AMBC town hall meeting, or visiting an AMBC Member store. It's an honor, as ever, to be part of such an outstanding group.

I'm entering my third holiday season after selling my own business, but my eye still starts to twitch and my heart still starts to pound as the countdown commences. I suppose it takes more than three years to remove a habit formed over the past 35 years in this industry! Nevertheless, I hope you all have a tremendous season—profitable, yes, but even more importantly I hope it's one filled with love, joy, peace, and good-neighborliness.

We are stronger together. Always.

With care and cheer,

Marty Johnson (he/him)

Founder | Uncle Marty's
Columnist | Ask Uncle Marty™
Editor & Producer | MBC Today
Co-Host | MoJo Motivation™ Podcast
Business & Leadership Coach | AYM High Consultants

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