USPS plans to hire 35,000-40,000 seasonal workers for 2016 holiday season
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced that it plans to hire between 35,000 and 40,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season.
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UK SMEs that invest in exporting and e-commerce are most confident of future growth
Capital Economics’ new SME Growth Tracker has indicated that the majority of British SMEs expect to grow revenue and jobs over the coming 12 months, with those investing in exporting and e-commerce more confident about their business prospects and anticipating faster growth than those businesses that do not.
Read MoreDicom launches “WorkSmart” programme
Dicom Transportation has launched a new programme, called WorkSmart, which allows Dicom drivers to use smart phones to digitally execute the pickup and delivery process.
Read MoreAmazon expanding operations in Milan
Amazon has opened a new delivery station in Milan, which will enable the online retailer to expand its operations in Italy’s Lombardy region.
Read MoreMach 1 Couriers rebrands as “Absolutely”
UK-based Mach 1 Couriers has launched a new brand – Absolutely – which will also become the holding name for all the company’s courier businesses, which include A to Z Couriers and Pink Express.
Read MoreAlibaba’s HK Entrepreneurs Fund invests in three “rising” companies
Alibaba’s Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund has invested in three “rising” companies based in the city.
Read MorePRC approves extension for USPS grocery delivery tests
The United States Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has agreed to another one-year extension for the United States Postal Services’ (USPS) market test for grocery deliveries.
Read MoreMenzies Distribution buys Scottish leaflet distributor
Menzies Distribution has bought the Scottish-based arts and tourism leaflet display specialist EAE (Edinburgh Arts and Entertainment).
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