Big, but not clever: MPs attack Royal Mail banksThe IndependentThis led to accusations that Royal Mail had been acutely underpriced, costing the taxpayer billions of pounds. This argument was bolstered when it emerged that JPMorgan had valued the business at up to £8.5 billion in a failed pitch to run the flotation. More: continued here
Historic Fernandina Beach post office closure on holdFlorida Times-UnionA last-minute appeal has postponed the closure of downtown Fernandina's historic U.S. Post Office building after arguments were made that the postal service's shutdown order was riddled with mistakes. But as local supporters applaud the respite that …and more » More: continued here
BASILDON’S main post office is set to close. More: continued here
The Guardian Royal Mail and CWU extend deadline for pay dealReuters UKThe Communication Workers Union, which represents Royal Mail staff, said on Wednesday progress had been made to finalise an agreement, which would include an improved pay offer, better working conditions and a separate pension agreement for …UPDATE 3-Royal Mail bankers reject claims sale price was…
EcommerceBytes Microsoft Store Opens On eBay For Online Shoppers In The U.S.MakeUseOfMicrosoft expanded its retail footprint with the opening of an official store on eBay (U.S). Microsoft has its own online shopping portal with the Microsoft Store. The Microsoft Store on eBay is positioned as a complementary offering especially as the …Microsoft Opens Store on…
Potter stamps were released by the USPS on Tuesday in an effort to shake off its financial difficulties, but this angered many collectors. The decision by the United States Postal Service to include characters from the super successful franchise Harry Potter has made fans of the books very happy. Some of the more familiar Harry……
Westfield Labs, an entity of the Westfield Group , today unveiled its first partnership pilot with eBay Inc. that unites the power of mobile and online shopping with the physical retail world. More: continued here
Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail rival UK Mail given a 63% profit boost thanks to online shopping boomMirror.co.ukProfits at delivery company UK Mail soared 63% to £11.9million in the six months to the end of September. The Birmingham company said its parcels arm handled a 25% rise in volumes in the six months to September 30, driven…
Bristol Post Royal Mail rescues and delivers escaped chicken to Congresbury owner – she …Bristol PostOn a Royal Mail delivery note, the postman wrote: “ Saw your chicken escape through the hedge to the side of the building and go into 4B's garden at 1.15pm. Number of items: One chicken. Could not be delivered: because…
eBay Enterprise, an eBay Inc. company, today announced that it has signed a multiyear agreement with Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. , the designer and marketer of a portfolio of premium, global lifestyle brands. More: continued here