Silk Pearce designs Royal Mail stampsBusiness WeeklySilk Pearce has worked with Royal Mail to design two complementary sets of stamps to commemorate the Merchant Navy's enduring contribution to British life over the last 200 years. One set of six features different merchant ships spanning two centuries. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx launches overnight service in Czech Republic
In an effort to be more competitive, FedEx has expanded its services in the Czech Republic. Taking on well-entrenched DHL, Memphis, Tennessee-based FedEx has launched a domestic express service in the country to complement its existing international express services. More: continued here
Read More »Opelousas man pleads guilty in aggravated robbery of post office
An Opelouses man has pleaded guilty to his part in the aggravated robbery of the Lawtell Post Office. More: continued here
Read More »Stamps and Ticats Meet in Guelph
The Calgary Stampeders kick off the final third of the 2013 CFL regular season on Saturday with a visit to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' temporary home at Alumni Stadium in Guelph, Ont. More: continued here
Read More »Reid steps up for Sun Valley Post Office – Reno Gazette Journal (blog)
Reid steps up for Sun Valley Post OfficeReno Gazette Journal (blog)Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nv., was instrumental last year in keeping the Reno Main Post Office open last year, which saved about 300 local jobs. Reid said Tuesday that he is working to keep the Sun Valley Post Office …
Read More »Postmarked 'moon': Space stamps star in gallery
The first and only envelope to be postmarked on the surface of the moon is now on display as part of the world's largest postage stamp gallery. The Smithsonian opened the new stamp gallery on Sunday. More: continued here
Read More »Post Office Investigating Missing Mail in Canton – Patch.com
Post Office Investigating Missing Mail in CantonPatch.comLondon Warren, the Public Information Officer for the Postal Service's Office of Inspector General, said there is an active investigation going on in Canton on why customers are missing mail and said she cannot give any more information on the situation. More: continued here
Read More »Dividends will be key for Royal Mail – CITY A.M.
Dividends will be key for Royal MailCITY A.M.IN THE biggest privatisation since the 1980s, the government plans to sell a majority stake in Royal Mail. Analysts are divided over the attractiveness of the stock – with key details such as share price yet to be finalised – but most expect …
Read More »In Kentucky Some Fear, Some Cheer Proposed Food Stamp Cuts – Voice of America
In Kentucky Some Fear, Some Cheer Proposed Food Stamp CutsVoice of AmericaLOUISVILLE — Depending on one's political perspective, the $40 billion cut to the U.S. food stamp assistance program – recently passed by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and now under consideration by the Democrat-led Senate – is … More: continued …
Read More »EBay Strikes Delivery Deal With UK Store Chain Argos – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal EBay Strikes Delivery Deal With UK Store Chain ArgosWall Street JournalLONDON—EBay Inc. shoppers in the U.K. will be able to pick up their purchases at local Argos stores following a tie-up that marries one of the biggest global e-commerce retailers with one of the U.K.'s best-known high-street …
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