The Future of Regulated Mail, and Ecommerce ShippingPractical EcommerceIn the UK, this has produced big changes in the state-owned Royal Mail, which have huge consequences for online retailers. In the US, the Postal Service is starting to follow suit. In this article, I'll explain changes to Royal Mail and look …
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Irish Times New love for man who sold life on eBayIrish ExaminerA man who auctioned off his entire life on eBay after he was left broken-hearted has found new love and bought his own Caribbean island. When 48-year-old Ian Usher's wife Laura left him six years after they emigrated from …
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Celebrating the Works of William H. JohnsonSacramento BeeThe Postal Service honors William H. Johnson, through the 11th issuance of the American Treasures series as a sheet of 20 self-adhesive Forever stamps. The stamps go on sale nationwide April 11. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating …William H. …
Read More »Amazon, eBay Among Latest To Add Pinterest Buttons – TechCrunch
TechCrunch Amazon, eBay Among Latest To Add Pinterest ButtonsTechCrunchThe pinteresting of the web continues at Amazon and eBay. The massive online retailers recently added tiny Pinterest buttons to their deck of social media sharing options on product pages. And why not? With Pinterest being the fast-growing social …Pinterest buttons now …
Read More »Royal Mail refuse to deliver to hamlet leaving residents with 14-mile round trip to collect post
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Read More »Fraudster Giorgio Arcaini jailed after renting 14 trucks and then selling them … – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Fraudster Giorgio Arcaini jailed after renting 14 trucks and then selling them …Daily MailBy Emma Reynolds A fraudster has been jailed after hiring 14 diggers and trucks and then hawking them as his own on eBay. Father-of-three Giorgio Arcaini, from Manchester, hired vehicles worth up to £15000 each …
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Cherry blossom centennial stamp defies expectationsWashington Post (blog)It has been so popular that Post Offices frequently sell out. Some have to place emergency orders to get overnight delivery to restock. The 2012 cherry blossom centennial stamp (Courtesy of USPS) Unveiled on March 24 to commemorate the 100th … More: continued …
Read More »Check local post office hours before tax deadline – Missourinet.com
FOX2now.com Check local post office hours before tax deadlineMissourinet.comMany post offices in Missouri will not extend retail hours on April 17, the official tax day. The US Post Office says customers waiting to mail their tax returns are encouraged to mail early in the day, especially since there might be …
Read More »Royal Mail plans next day Olympic stamps – printweek.com
London24 Royal Mail plans next day Olympic stampsprintweek.comBy Simon Nias Tuesday, 10 April 2012 Royal Mail Group has announced plans to produce a new stamp for every gold medal won by British athletes at this summer's Olympic Games, in less than 24 hours after each event. The celebratory stamps will …
Read More »Husband who auctioned ‘life’ on eBay describes two year adventure – Telegraph.co.uk
The Age Husband who auctioned 'life' on eBay describes two year adventureTelegraph.co.ukA husband who auctioned his car, his home and even his job on eBay after his marriage broke down has told of his “incredible” two year adventure. Ian Usher made headlines around the world after announcing he was selling …
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