Efforts were under way on Thursday to get Royal Mail peace talks back on track as union leaders threatened longer strikes. More: continued here

FedEx has begun a global ad campaign touting its reliability and expertise in helping consumers navigate a fast-changing economic landscape, a move that comes as the package shipping industry faces weaker sales brought on by the recession. More: continued here

Cumberland News Weekend mail to be deliveredCumberland NewsAbout 500 staff from Carlisle's Royal Mail offices, on Junction Street, walked out yesterday after talks between workers and the Royal Mail to resolve the … More: continued here

Stamps DBs hungry for interceptionsCalgary HeraldAfter starting the season with eight interceptions in six games, the Stamps have picked off just four passes in the 10 games since. “They're in position, … More: continued here

KOMO News Costco Expands Food Stamp Program NationwideNACS OnlineAccepting food stamps at six New York City stores earlier this year led to increases in memberships and sales. by RSS Feed by Email NEW YORK …Costco to start accepting food stamps at all US locationsBloggingStocks (blog)Costco and the needySeattle TimesCostco to …

Don't ditch Royal Mail, urges Amazon chief Brian McBrideRetail WeekAmazon UK chief executive Brian McBride has urged retailers not to turn their backs on Royal Mail as strike action continues to threaten online retailers. … More: continued here

Post office changes take effect Nov. 7East Dubuque RegisterAccording to Tony Montag, East Dubuque Post Office Officer-In-Charge, two city route carriers and two rural route carriers will be moving from the East … More: continued here

Postal workers are preparing for a six-day rolling strike and have confirmed that a Christmas shutdown, the first in the Royal Mail’s history, could not be ruled out. More: continued here

Times Online Partnership approach can ease Royal Mail problemsBelfast TelegraphHowever, underlying the poor industrial relations in the Royal Mail is the issue of potential privatisation, which surprisingly under the Conservative …How big is the Royal Mail backlog?guardian.co.ukUK Union Begins 3 Days of Mail Strikes, Says Talks ProgressBloombergMove to revive Royal …

Times Online Grim resolve of the Royal Mail strikers in MalluskBelfast TelegraphHuddled beneath a cluster of umbrellas, scores of postal workers remained defiant in their stand against Royal Mail yesterday outside its premises in …How big is the Royal Mail backlog?guardian.co.ukUK Union Begins 3 Days of Mail Strikes, Says Talks …