DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says it’s ending a trial program that put new cars for sale in California on eBay as it shifts its focus to national marketing efforts. GM spokesman John McDonald said the trial was slated to end Wednesday, after a run of about six weeks. Through …
Read More »Seven firms set to deliver £300m Royal Mail framework (contractjournal.com)
Seven firms have been appointed by the Royal Mail to deliver a programme of building works across the UK. It will initially be a four-year framework, with the option of a two year extension, worth £40-50m a year and £240-300m over its lifetime. More: continued here
Read More »GM’s Trial Program Selling Cars on eBay Set to End (Digital Trends)
GM will be ending its partnership with eBay this week. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx shareholders decline to separate Smith’s chairman, CEO jobs (Knoxville News Sentinel)
FedEx shareholders on Monday shot down activist proposals ranging from an independent board chairman to a corporate endorsement of universal health care. Support slipped for an International Brotherhood of Teamsters proposal that would curb founder Frederick W. Smith’s powers by separating jobs of chairman and CEO. The proposal, described by …
Read More »GM partnership with eBay to sell new cars through Calif. dealers set to end (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
DETROIT – General Motors says it’s ending a trial program that put new cars for sale in California on eBay as it shifts its focus to national marketing efforts. More: continued here
Read More »GM’s trial program selling cars on eBay set to end (San Francisco Chronicle)
General Motors Co. said Tuesday that it is concluding its partnership with eBay Inc. in which the automaker used the auction site to sell new cars through California dealerships, as it shifts focus to broader, national marketing programs. GM and eBay said the… Sponsored Topics: General Motors – California – …
Read More »Last push in Royal Mail national strike ballot (Socialist Worker)
The ballot for a national strike at Royal Mail is entering its final phase, and each vote is vital. Every form marked “yes” to a strike will be a blow to a management that wants to slash jobs, pay and pensions – and prepare the public service for another attempt …
Read More »Hearings Start On Proposed Post Office Closings (The Chattanoogan)
A series of hearings on the proposed closing of four local post offices was set to begin tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. The first meeting dealing with the closing of the Murray-Lake Hills post office was set at Oakwood Baptist Church on Bonny Oaks Drive. More: continued here
Read More »Consumer Demand Will Ultimately Decide Royal Mail Future – Hell Mail
Hell Mail Consumer Demand Will Ultimately Decide Royal Mail FutureHell MailI was speaking to a TV producer earlier this week about the problems faced by Royal Mail, the ongoing battle between unions and management, and the changes …police find mail dumped in bushesThis is Local Londonall 5 news articles » More: …
Read More »FBR Capital Raises Price Target on eBay (EBAY) to $30 – StreetInsider.com (subscription)
FBR Capital Raises Price Target on eBay (EBAY) to $30StreetInsider.com (subscription)FBR Capital raises the price target and EPS estimates on eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) The firm maintains an Outperform rating. FBR analyst says, "We are raising our …and more » More: continued here
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