eBay explained some of the thinking behind the “fakes” provision of its new Purchase Protection Policy designed for buyers. More: continued here
Read More »Somerleyton named as UK’s best community post office (EDP24 – Eastern Daily Press)
From surfing the web to buying locally grown produce, Somerleyton’s post office offers villagers a lot more than just stamps and parcel delivery. Now the branch, in the village near Lowestoft, has been crowned the UK’s Best Community Post Office for 2009. More: continued here
Read More »(AFX UK Focus) 2009-05-20 23:30 NYC comptroller urges Costco to accept food stamps (Interactive Investor)
NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) – New York City’s comptroller urged Costco Wholesale Corp on Wednesday to accept food stamps at its outlets because of hard economic times in the United States. “This ill-advised resistance clearly establishes a competitive disadvantage and presents a reputational risk for Costco,” Comptroller William Thompson …
Read More »Bulk mailers brace themselves for Royal Mail's 40% increase – Guernsey Press and Star
Guernsey Press and Star Bulk mailers brace themselves for Royal Mail's 40% increaseGuernsey Press and Star, UKBy Joel de Woolfson BUSINESSES that rely on the post to export goods to the UK are to be hit hard after Royal Mail confirmed it was hiking its charges for delivering Bailiwick post by …
Read More »Pension deficit doubles at Royal Mail – People Management Magazine Online
Pension deficit doubles at Royal MailPeople Management Magazine Online, UKRoyal Mail Group's pension fund deficit has grown to £6.8 billion, more than double last year's figure, despite an increase in profits. Group profits increased from £162 million in 2007/08 to £321 million in 2008/09. Chief executive Adam Crozier said: … More: …
Read More »Economy posts a downturn in the mail – The Age
Economy posts a downturn in the mailThe Age, AustraliaAustralia, it appears, is bucking the trend of the decline of paper mail elsewhere in the world — the recession notwithstanding. The US Postal Service saw volumes fall nearly 15 per cent in the year to the end of March, while Britain's Royal …
Read More »Markets now accept food stamps – Topeka Capital Journal
Markets now accept food stampsTopeka Capital Journal, KSBy The Capital-Journal WHITING — Vendors at 11 farmers' markets in Kansas are accepting food stamps, up from two last year. Eleven Kansas farmers' markets now take Vision Cards, the Electronic Benefits Transfer method for the Food Assistance Program in … More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail hopes posted on derelict warehouse – Reading Evening Post
Royal Mail hopes posted on derelict warehouseReading Evening Post, UKRoyal Mail's soon-to-shut Caversham Road sorting office looks set to be replaced by a delivery centre in a South Reading trading estate. The postal giant has submitted a planning application to Reading Borough Council for the warehouse in Gillette Way. … More: …
Read More »West Monkseaton wins major post office award – News Guardian
West Monkseaton wins major post office awardNews Guardian, UKBy NEWS REPORTER WEST Monkseaton Post Office in Whitley Bay has been crowned the UK's 'Best Town and City Post Office of 2009'. And their success resulted in a prestigious award at a ceremony hosted by BBC Breakfast presenter Kate Silverton today … …
Read More »Bolney villagers urged to use new post office – Mid Sussex Times
Bolney villagers urged to use new post officeMid Sussex Times, UKBOLNEY villagers are being urged to 'use it or lose it' after their post office reopened for the first time for nearly three months. The former post office closed at short notice on February 24 when the premises were no longer …
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