eBay to commence activities in BrazilZDNetThe ecommerce firm is due to launch its first eBay-branded product in Brazil, the Portuguese version of eBay Fashion. The app will be available in iOS and Android versions and will allow users to browse and buy from a selection of new, designer … More: …
Read More »Salmond: Royal Mail sale should follow referendum – Scotsman
Scotsman Salmond: Royal Mail sale should follow referendumScotsman“The Scottish Government is firmly opposed to the privatisation of Royal Mail and this proposed sell-off of an essential public service should be subject to a moratorium until the result of Scotland's referendum is known,” he said. “Privatisation is a … More: continued …
Read More »House Republicans plan to vote on cutting food stamps
House Republicans plan a vote this week on a bill that would save billions of dollars by taking away food stamps from millions of poor Americans. More: continued here
Read More »Community 'victory' over Post Office
The Post Office drops plans to move a Wrexham branch, following local opposition. More: continued here
Read More »eBay seeks ‘exporter’ status for retailers selling its products abroad
Online marketplace eBay India today said the government should grant ‘exporter’ status to its retailers selling their products abroad, so that they can avail the benefits and facilities given to d… More: continued here
Read More »Appleton using eBay to cash in on surplus assets – WMTV
Appleton using eBay to cash in on surplus assetsWMTVAPPLETON, Wis. (AP) — The city of Appleton has made $2.5 million by using eBay to sell hundreds of surplus properties, vehicles and items seized by the police department. A Post-Crescent Media report says the city used to hold live auctions once …
Read More »FedEx Corp. Reports Higher Year-Over-Year First Quarter Results
FedEx Corp. today reported earnings of $1.53 per diluted share for the first quarter ended August 31, compared to $1.45 per share last year. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx signals better economy; express shipping rates to rise
(Reuters) – Shares of FedEx Corp jumped as much as 4 percent on Wednesday after the shipping company said cost cuts helped it to post a better-than-expected quarterly profit, and it announced rates would increase next year for express shipping amid improving global economic conditions. The company also backed its …
Read More »Fact check: Food Stamp debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders say food stamps serve too many Americans and the almost $80 billion-a-year program needs to be slimmed down. More: continued here
Read More »Food Stamps Kept 4 Million Out Of Poverty In 2012 – Huffington Post
Food Stamps Kept 4 Million Out Of Poverty In 2012Huffington PostWASHINGTON — Food stamps kept 4 million Americans out of poverty last year, the government announced Tuesday in its annual update on income, poverty and health insurance coverage. Coincidentally, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives … More: continued here
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