eBay to shed 2400 jobs, may split into three companiesSan Jose Mercury NewsSAN JOSE — In developments that raise intriguing questions about the future of eBay as it prepares to spin off PayPal, the e-commerce behemoth announced Wednesday that its breakup will mean 2,400 layoffs, or 7 percent of its …
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Read More »Royal Mail revenues up 1%, sees parcel improvement
Royal Mail said group revenue for the nine months to December 28 rose 1%, marking a slowdown from the half year. More: continued here
Read More »eBay cutting jobs ahead of PayPal split – CNET
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Read More »eBay to cut 2400 jobs this quarter – BBC News
BBC News eBay to cut 2400 jobs this quarterBBC NewsUS e-commerce giant eBay is planning to cut 2,400 jobs in the first quarter, the company said on Wednesday. The move to slash about 7% of its workforce comes ahead of a plan to split from its online payment PayPal business …
Read More »Royal Mail hails volume increase, but parcel competition limits revenue growth
Royal Mail said it expects to meet its forecasts after a "busy festive period" with parcel numbers up 4% at 120m in December alone, though revenue growth was held back by ongoing competition … More: continued here
Read More »Virginia the venue for new 'Love' stamps issuance
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Postal Service is heading to the state proclaims itself as the place for lovers to dedicate the 2015 "Love" stamps. More: continued here
Read More »KazPost Issues New Stamps Designed by Orphans – Astana Times
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