Kearney Hub Don't blame employees for long lines at post officeThe Daily TimesI go to the Maryville post office almost daily to mail packages. I'm there often enough that many of the workers know me by name. While I'm waiting my turn in line, I will on occasion hear disparaging remarks about long waits in…
Post-Bulletin Outdoors notes: Stamp artists, buyers help fish and wildlifePost-Bulletin"Anyone can buy these stamps, and stamp sales help fund walleye stocking and help enhance fish and wildlife habitat," said Steve Merchant, wildlife population and regulation program manager with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. "The art … More: continued here
IBNLive eBay to continue with multi-platform approachThe HinduE-commerce major eBay on Thursday said it will continue to offer services across various platforms like PC and mobile app even as it is witnessing spurt in transactions through mobile devices. “We will continue to offer in multiple platforms. We are …eBay launches online perfume mallBusiness StandardeBay emerges…
Wall Street Journal (blog) eBay tests subscription loyalty scheme to match Amazon PrimeThe VergeeBay is testing a customer loyalty program to rival Amazon's Prime initiative, offering buyers speedy delivery and free returns on items for an annual fee. The program reportedly dubbed eBay+ is currently being trialled in parts of Germany, with plans …eBay to…
Royal Mail PLC Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages (LON:RMG)Dakota Financial NewsRoyal Mail PLC logo Shares of Royal Mail PLC (LON:RMG) have earned an average rating of “Hold” from the fifteen ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, ARN reports. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have…
Forbes A Look Inside eBay's No-Strings-Attached Startup Hive In NYForbesOne wall over from the startup hive are 200 eBay employees tasked with the company's forward-looking initiatives like redesigns and new products that the company hopes can make it feel fresh again, even despite the $70 billion market cap. With PayPal … More: continued here
Financial Times Royal Mail reassures despite revenue fallFinancial TimesIn the 12 months to March 30, Royal Mail's pre-tax profit plunged from £1.7bn to £400m, mainly because the company recorded a large one-off pension benefit in 2013-14. Underlying operating profit rose 1.8 per cent to £740m in 2014-15, as group revenue …Royal Mail's stock price just tanked…
Professional Pensions Royal Mail scheme surplus rises 88% to £3.2bnProfessional PensionsThe Royal Mail Senior Executives Pension Plan, a much smaller DB plan that closed to future accrual in 2012, will also be included in the valuation. The company expects the combined actuarial surplus for the schemes will be £1.8bn if the assumptions …and more » More:…
MarketWatch UK stocks edge up as miners rise; pound climbs as retail sales strengthenMarketWatchU.K. stocks clung to thin gains Thursday, with miners outperforming the benchmark FTSE 100 after the release of Chinese manufacturing data. Meanwhile, the pound climbed following a strong monthly reading for British retail sales. Sterling: The pound …UK Stocks-Factors to watch on May…
PR Newswire (press release) Former eBay Corporate Citizenship Leader Named Executive Director of …PR Newswire (press release)During her tenure at eBay, Skeeters-Behrens held various leadership positions in the company's philanthropic units. As director of marketing and social innovation, she was responsible for driving cause marketing and sustainable shopping initiatives for … More: continued here