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US franchises feel boxed in at UPS

Posted by | May 7, 2004 | |

United Parcel Service has seen its profitability rise dramatically in the year since rebranding 3,300 postal and business service retailer Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) nationwide into UPS Stores, but the same is not true for some outlets, even with the increased shipping volumes.

Some UPS Stores are struggling with lower margins brought on by the standardisation of lower shipping rates across the board mandated by parent company UPS in the conversion without accounting for the wide discrepancy in rents, insurance rates, and other costs that have to be borne by franchise owners.

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UK Postwatch welcomes Crozier commitment to quality

Posted by | May 7, 2004 | |

Against a background of profound and sustained customer concern with Royal Mail’s delivery performance, Postwatch welcomes Adam Crozier assuming personal responsibility for resolving the Company’s problems. Peter Carr, Chairman of Postwatch commenting on the appointment said, ”Adam must return pride to Royal Mail’s workforce and confidence to the customers. His commitment to a ‘quality approach’ is absolutely right.”

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Hewitt apologises for late UK mail and lost items

Posted by | May 7, 2004 | |

Patricia Hewitt has apologised to Royal Mail users for late deliveries and items lost but said reforms were starting to work.

The trade and industry secretary was confronted with questions in the Commons after a Channel 4 documentary uncovered negligence and theft at Royal Mail, and the Postwatch consumers’ group said 14.4m items were lost each year.

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Zumwinkel values German Postbank equity

Posted by | May 6, 2004 | |

Deutsche Post World Net AG CEO Klaus Zumwinkel said the company has not held talks with Deutsche Bank on the bank taking a significant stake in Postbank AG.

Addressing a news conference following the announcement that the Postbank IPO will launch on June 21, Zumwinkel declined to comment on whether similar talks have taken place with other banks.

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Amtrak invests GBP250,000 as part of major expansion scheme

Posted by | May 6, 2004 | |

Amtrak Express Parcels Bristol branch has invested over GBP250,000 as part of a major expansion scheme to meet customer demand. New owners of Amtrak Bristol, Paul Morris and Tony Foster, have invested in a fleet of 11 new Iveco and LDV vans, office refurbishments and a new customer call centre.

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