Print buying

Men's magazine Esquire has published a special edition October issue featuring a six-page gold Mirri metallic board cover.

Matalan has tasked Simpson Group with producing and installing more than 300 gondola end "castles" and other PoS material to support its Halloween campaign.

Former Bauer Media group production director Debbie Read has been appointed group procurement director of Wyndeham Press Group and Southernprint.

Alice Beattie, former group manufacturing director for The National Magazine Company (NatMags), has launched her own company, the Alice Beattie Consultancy.

Royal Mail has said more than 60 customers have signed up during the launch phase of its Sustainable Mail service, which offers discounts to mail produced in an environmentally sound manner.

John Lewis has launched a direct mail campaign to coincide with the launch of its autumn and winter fashion ranges.

IPC Media's tender for the bulk of its Southbank and Ignite titles, estimated to be worth around 10m, is nearing completion, according to manufacturing director Jasper Scott.

Leeds United FC has appointed Lick Group's Lick Online division to produce customised football shirts ordered through its online store.

A group of four point of sale and outdoor display printers have formed a consortium to provide brands with a pan-European supplier.