Donahoe: Time running out to save US Postal Service
The US Postmaster General issued a stern warning to US lawmakers yesterday to quickly rethink their current Postal Service rescue proposals and pass meaningful reforms.
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CEO appointment underlines Swiss Post's digital ambitions
British Telecom’s chief executive for Switzerland, Susanne Ruoff, will take over as chief executive of Swiss Post from the beginning of September next year.
Read MoreHermes UK fosters growth in a struggling economy
Despite a “sea of doom and gloom” in the UK economy at the moment, UK parcel courier specialists Hermes says the rising popularity of online shopping means continuing growth for its business.
Read MoreUSPS and postal unions extend talks over labour deal
The US Postal Service and two unions have extended talks over new collective bargaining agreements, after yesterday saw the passing of their current labour contracts.
Read MoreRoyal Mail profits up, modernisation "beginning to deliver results"
Royal Mail has reported improved financial performance in the first half of its fiscal year, with revenue up 5% and pre-tax profits more than triple those seen in the same period in 2010.
Read MoreRussian Post denounces Communist "attacks" on mail carriers
Russian Post is threatening lawsuit against the “unscrupulous” Communist Party for interfering with its mail carriers in the run-up to elections for the State Duma.
Read MoreThe week that was: 20 November 2011
Rounding up the top stories in the mail and express industry during the last seven days, as reported by Post&Parcel…
Read MoreUS direct marketing spending to rise, but confidence wavers
Direct marketers in the United States are generally increasing their spending at the moment, according to the latest industry, but twice as many are now looking to cut spending as a result of economic uncertainty.
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