Menzies Inverness - Relocation of Premises
The Fed has received a business update from Menzies Distribution regarding the relocation of premises in Inverness, Scotland. Whilst the move should hold no impact on retailers, we feel Fed members should have knowledge of this before the move date of Monday, 19...
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The Fed learns Irish titles will cease to reach...
The Fed has been advised that UK mainland editions of the Irish Independent and Sunday Irish Independent which are currently published on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays will cease to be distributed in England, Scotland, and Wales with effect from Sunday, December 18....
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National newspaper profit margins
Current high inflation, together with the increased cost of raw materials, has led to an unprecedented period of sustained national newspaper cover price increases. Unfortunately, this has led to some publishers taking the decision to reduce the percentage margins...
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Newspread deals another blow to struggling retailers
News retailers on both sides of the Irish border are being hit with another rise in overheads, after wholesaler and distributor Newspread announced a weekly surcharge of €2.20 in the Republic and £2 in Northern Ireland. In a letter to retailers, Newspread blames the...
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