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Big increase in Royal Mail complaints

Compensation payments made by Royal Mail jumped by nearly 50% to £26.2m in 2022-23 according to a new report from Ofcom.

Peach Fuzz: "A cosy peach hue softly nestled between pink and orange"

Peach Fuzz named Pantone Colour of the Year

Pantone has described its Colour of the Year for 2024, Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, as “a velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul”.

Roberts: “We have started the financial year very strongly"

DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts to retire; profits fall at half-year

DS Smith’s Miles Roberts has informed the company of his intention to retire from the board and his role as CEO.

The event takes place today, 7 December

Chanel sends out printed goody bag for Manchester extravaganza

Chanel has sent out a party bag filled with printed goods to guests ahead of its hotly anticipated Métiers d’Art 2023 fashion show, with a magazine, custom vinyl and scarf among the exclusive gifts.

Brown Knight and Truscott confirms BLP takeover

Brown Knight and Truscott Holdings (BKT) has expanded into the North East with the acquisition of BLP (Northern).

Mail prompts more online than in store purchases

Mail effectiveness increases in Q3

JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q3 2023, which revealed that 6% of mail prompted a purchase in Q3 2023, up from 5% a year ago.

Deal "promises mutual enhancements for both entities"

Aurora acquires Blue Sky Digital

Aurora Managed Services has acquired Blue Sky Digital in a strategic move.

Smith: "We’re loving what we’re doing and have a smile on our faces all the time"

25/8 expands with Prepackit purchase

Fast-growing 25/8 Marketing Group has expanded its offering with the acquisition of Prepackit and Cavendish Press.

Incodia has sites in Colchester (pictured) and Skelmersdale. Image: Google Maps

Incodia International Colchester site enters consultation

Incodia International has begun a formal consultation regarding the potential closure of its Colchester production facility.

Advent calendar growth story continues

With the festive countdown now officially underway, printers are benefiting from the growing trend to produce Advent calendars for every taste – and budget.