Print buying

Waitrose gears up for Easter promo campaign
Waitrose is using direct mailing and the internet to promote its Easter offers, with tips from its executive chef, Neil Nugent.

Press Gazette magazine to move online only
The printed edition of journalism trade magazine Press Gazette is to be axed after owner Wilmington Group made the decision to make it an online-only title.

SBP Creative Solutions expands services with double acquisition
SBP Creative Solutions has acquired Applecroft Print Management along with design company Mind's Eye Creative for an undisclosed sum.

DM sector reacts angrily to Royal Mail stamp price hikes
Royal Mail's price increase for first and second class stamps has come under fire from the direct mail sector.

Maxim magazine axed as brand moves online only
Dennis Publishing has axed the print edition of men's lifestyle magazine Maxim in the wake of tumbling circulation figures.

Amazon not backing down on publishing terms
Amazon.co.uk has refused to back down after the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) voiced concern over upcoming changes to its terms for publishers.
CIPS revises professional code for members
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) has announced a revised Code of Professional Ethics for its members.

Kellogg's launches ad campaign in print and online
For the first time in its 103-year history, Kellogg's will launch a new cereal without any TV promotion, putting its faith instead in the hands of print and online.
CBS Outdoor holds on to 140m FirstGroup contract
CBS Outdoor has retained its 140m contract to sell advertising space on FirstGroup's buses as it prepares to trial new advertising opportunities.

St Ives profits tumble as economy bites
St Ives's half-year pre-tax profits have fallen by almost two thirds even though sales increased 5% year on year, according to figures released this morning.