Royal Mail services are now live in c.8,000 sites across the Collect+ network Retailer partners urged to get prepared for further growth in volumes, footfall and commission over the coming months PayPoint has today announced that it is expecting a further ramp up in parcels volumes in partnership with Royal …
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Short-selling disclosure dents Royal Mail Bets against Royal Mail have backfired in spectacular fashion over recent years, but that’s not deterred one hedge fund from having another go. Disclosures show that Marshall Wace has taken a short position of five million shares, equivalent to 0.5% as it eyes the company’s …
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Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi today said AstraZeneca is ‘confident’ its jab prevents serious illness caused by the South African coronavirus variant after early data from a small study suggested the vaccine was less effective against the strain. Mr Zahawi said he had spoken to England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan …
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This summer, 66% of SME retailers in the United Kingdom expect an increase in sales, and 39% expect to see an increase in overseas sales, according to a June report from the U.K.’s Royal Mail postal service. The retailers surveyed reported that increased demand for summer goods will push the anticipated spike, thanks to warmer weather and vacation season. …
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