Top Mother’s Day treats sent in 2021

Over two in five (43%) UK adults plan on sending Mother’s Day treats in the post this year, with a quarter more likely to do this than they usually would, due to lockdown restrictions, according to new research from Royal Mail. Although of course if you’ve not already sent Mother’s …

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In other news… JD Sports buys central European multichannel retailer; Burberry raises profit expectations – and Royal Mail launches Sunday deliveries for online orders – Strategy and Innovation

JD Sports buys Central European multichannel retailer as it builds its global reach   JD Sports has bought a majority stake in a Central European multichannel sports fashion retailer with more than 400 shops.   The UK sports fashion group has taken a 60% stake in Marketing Investment Group (MIG), …

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Coronavirus – blue envelopes are on the way

Despite a lot of social media comment on the matter both yesterday and today, the Health Secretary denied on Friday that there was any difficulty with people in the 60 to 64 age group either in receiving notification of or having appointments for vaccinations in the NHS Lothian area. Jeane …

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