Royal Mail profits rise to £67m
The Royal Mail has reported increased half-year profits of £67 million despite revealing a further slump in the number of letters being posted. More: continued here
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Royal Mail trebles first half operating profit
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Royal Mail said first-half operating earnings more than trebled as higher profit from branch and express parcel operations offset persistent losses on letter delivery. … More: continued here
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Royal Mail apology over removal of Park Street village post box – St Albans & Harpenden Review
Royal Mail apology over removal of Park Street village post boxSt Albans & Harpenden ReviewROYAL Mail has apologised for the inconvinience caused by the removal of a post box in Park Street. District councillor Steve Bowes-Phipps raised the issue with the company after hearing from villagers who say they are forced to … More: continued…
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eBay Resolves Week-Long Image Glitch – Or Has It?
eBay told its UK users that the week-long glitch affecting buyers’ ability to see images had been resolved. The problem had also caused problems for sellers trying to upload images to listings, as EcommerceBytes reported on Friday . More: continued here
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eBay has a Hunch, buys New York startup
eBay has agreed to purchase New York startup Hunch, a company that focuses on deducing consumers’ tastes in order to recommend likely purchases and connect them with like-minded people. The purchase price was not disclosed. More: continued here
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Survey: 68 Percent of E-Commerce Sellers to Offer Free Shipping on More … – MarketWatch (press release)
Survey: 68 Percent of E-Commerce Sellers to Offer Free Shipping on More …MarketWatch (press release)In its second annual survey on e-commerce shipping practices, Stamps.com reports that 68 percent of e-commerce sellers are planning to offer free shipping on more products during the 2011 holiday season, up from 53 percent in last year's holiday season …and…
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Sangre Chronicle > News > Ute Park residents display show of support for local Post Office
Ute Park residents show up at a meeting to discuss the possible future of the Ute Park Post Office. The U.S. Post Office in Ute Park is one of many that could be closed due to federal budget woes, but members of the small community have demonstrated they will not let it go quietly. More:…
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EBay Buys Web Startup Hunch
EBay today announced it bought the technology and team behind Hunch, a Web startup that recommends restaurants, neighborhoods and clothes you might like based on your existing interests. More: continued here
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CWU says Royal Mail results should reward staff – Post and Parcel
CWU says Royal Mail results should reward staffPost and ParcelCommenting on Royal Mail's half year financial results today (Monday) – which show operating profit up by £55 million and improvements in all parts of the business – the Communication Workers Union says the improvement in performance should be shared …‘Scaremongering’ claim over Grimston post office…
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eBay Buys Recommendation Service Hunch To Improve Buying And Selling – TechCrunch
The Atlantic Wire eBay Buys Recommendation Service Hunch To Improve Buying And SellingTechCrunchLearn More Hunch, a service that provides a “taste graph” of personalized recommendations based on users' interests, has just been bought by auction site eBay, the companies have confirmed. The amount hasn't officially been disclosed, …eBay Acquires Hunch In Quest To Further Personalize…