Print buying

US Postmaster General defends five-day delivery, unveils same day mail service

US Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe used the National Postal Forum in San Francisco this week to renew calls for the US Congress to let the US Postal Service (USPS) end Saturday deliveries and to...

USPS showcases MyPost electronic notification system

The US Postal Service (USPS) has begun testing a new concept known as MyPost that lets consumers and small businesses preview electronically what's in their physical mail box that day.

Johnston Press' contract print revenues slashed following NI pullout

Johnston Press' contract printing revenues have been slashed by a third following the termination of News International's contract, according to its 2012 financial reports.

Filtrona announces 160m Contego Healthcare acquisition

Plastic, foam and fibre products supplier Filtrona has today (19 March) announced its acquisition of Contego Healthcare for £160m.

BPIF, FLS, Arjowiggins, Rapidity, Royal Mail, FSB

BPIF celebrates National Apprenticeship Week; Osborne expected to push FLS; Rapidity in HP twin-investment; CWU members vote for DSA boycott; SME confidence steady.

Polestar triumphs at PPA Production and Environment Awards

Polestar dominated the supplier categories at last night's PPA Production and Environment Awards, taking home three gongs and two highly commendeds.

Print revenues up at Trinity Mirror in 2012 results

Trinity Mirror recorded a 1.7% increase in print revenues in 2012 to 66.3m (2011: 65.2m) on the back of a 2.6m increase in contract print revenues to 36.7m.

1st Byte showcases print options with 1st Book

London's 1st Byte is pushing the possibilities of digital print with a new sample book to showcase its array of creative print and finishing techniques.

CWU members vote in favour of downstream access boycott

Royal Mail postal workers could begin boycotting mail from rival downstream access (DSA) providers such as TNT and UK Mail "in the next few months" following a Communication Workers Union (CWU)...

Fedex Office uses Agfa Jeti to refurbish iconic Eartha globe

Fedex Office recently completed the facelift of Eartha, the world's largest rotating globe, located at the headquarters of digital mapping company DeLorme in Yarmouth, Maine.

St Ives shares hit high note following interim results

Shares in St Ives hit a 52-week high as the group posted double-digit profit growth in its interim results this morning.

John Lewis and Debenhams follow suit on supplier rebates

John Lewis and Debenhams have emerged as further high street vendors demanding discounts from suppliers following the exposure of Monsoon Accessorize's mandatory supplier rebate.