The Guardian eBay look ahead to Christmas shopping habitsThe GuardianLooking at the Christmas period, Tanya Lawler, VP of eBay in the UK said: "E-commerce standards have evolved so that consumers expect faster delivery as well as options to pick their goods up locally if they want to. With local services like click-and … More: continued…
Scotland on Sunday Royal Mail shares hit £6 after pay deal with unions – and now it is on course …This is MoneyRoyal Mail bosses and staff have reaped the financial benefits of a recent agreement on pay and conditions as the shares hit new peaks. They broke through the 600p mark last week before…
Town Hall Letter: Food stamp fundsLawrence Journal WorldSomebody you know is receiving food stamps— but you probably don't know it. The stigma persists; we don't talk about it. The working poor are now getting less in food stamps. Life is harder this year due to changes in food stamp policy. Inequality …Food Stamp Restrictions Being…
Northampton Herald and Post Philip Hollobone MP delivers Christmas cheer and encouragement to Royal Mail…Northampton Herald and PostPhilip Hollobone MP has visited Royal Mail's Kettering delivery office to pass on Christmas wishes and encouragement to the postmen and women at their busiest time of year. Mr Holllobone was shown round the office by local Delivery…
Should eBay Founder Investigate His Own Company's Practices?EcommerceBytesNow that eBay founder Pierre Omidyar is trying to make a name for himself as a proponent of investigative journalism, some sellers have suggested a campaign to make him aware of practices at the company in which he remains Chairman of the Board. More: continued here
Civic thanks for Royal Mail delivery teamsFylde Borough CouncilCouncillor Linda Nulty, Fylde mayor, and Mrs Marilyn Clayton, Fylde mayoress, were given a guided tour of the busy office by Royal Mail manager James French on Monday. Councillor Nulty said: “These are the men and women who will be delivering … More: continued here
WITH Christmas Day less than one month away, the Post Office has announced that Yeovil Post Office branch will be offering longer opening hours in the run up to the festive season. More: continued here
Works of mouth-, foot-painting artists featured on PHLPost's Pasko stampsGMA NewsThe works of Sasutona (both stamps on top), Dulnuan (bottom left) and Pesigan (bottom right) are featured in PHLPost's Pasko 2013 stamps. Image from the PHLPost website. The works of mouth- and foot-painting artists are highlighted in the Pasko stamps… More: continued here
CNET UK Free Xbox One for Teenager Duped in eBay ScamIGN… after news of his predicament reached UK tech retailer CeX, according to the Nottingham Post. Last week it was reported Clatworthy was the victim of an eBay scam which saw him pay £450 (approximately USD$735/AUD$800) for a picture of an Xbox One.Teen Pays $735…
The Guardian Seller beware when listing on eBayThe GuardianMost savvy cyber-surfers realise the potential pitfalls of buying online from strangers; far fewer seem aware that buyers can also be unscrupulous and that, if they choose to pocket your wares without paying, eBay's system appears weighted in their favour. More: continued here