Print buying
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DS Smith benefits from e-comms boost
DS Smith has described its business model as “robust” after posting year end results that were boosted by a jump in e-commerce business caused by Covid-19.
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EBB restructures
Merchant EBB is restructuring its operations due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on current and likely future trading.
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Swanline automates workflow
Trade services and materials specialist Swanline Group has implemented a fully automated artwork management system using Enfocus Switch.
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Leicester lockdown: industry reacts
Industry firms in the Leicester area have reacted to news that lockdown measures at the city are being extended due to a spike in Covid-19 cases.
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Scots PM firm hits buffers
A Scottish print management firm has entered insolvency proceedings with print suppliers likely to be left out of pocket as a result.
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Vistaprint pilloried for BLM poster mix-up
Vistaprint founder Robert Keane has issued a personal apology after a customer who ordered Black Lives Matter posters also received All Lives Matter prints in their delivery, resulting in a social...
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Fujifilm supports indie retailers
Fujifilm aims to provide a boost to indie photo gift retailers with a new ‘shop local’ marketing campaign.
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Alexir becomes employee owned
The Alexir Partnership has moved to retain its independent status by becoming employee owned.
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Big cutbacks announced at Royal Mail
Royal Mail is taking drastic action to cut costs by more than £400m, and plans to take out 2,000 management roles at its UK business.
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Print work ramps up as hospitality prepares to reopen
Print firms have reacted to the latest relaxing of lockdown rules with new product categories and fresh orders coming in as a wide range of businesses get ready to reopen on 4 July.