Print buying

Print firms call for government action on energy price crisis
As consumers are hit by news of the huge increase in the energy price cap, print business leaders are urging the government to help firms cope with spiralling energy costs.

Harry Styles a hitmaker for Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone magazine has ordered a rapid reprint after its new issue sold out immediately when pop megastar Harry Styles was revealed as the cover star.

Macfarlane revenue and profit on the up
Macfarlane Group has recorded increases in both its sales and pre-tax profit in its half-year results.

Kwarteng uses national security powers over Royal Mail investor
Secretary of State Kwasi Kwarteng will take action under the National Security & Investment Act if a foreign investor increases its already substantial stake in Royal Mail.

Increase in households retaining their mail
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q2 2022, which found there has been a significant increase in the amount of households retaining their mail, with more...

End of the line for Screwfix catalogue
Screwfix has become the latest brand to ditch its ‘big book’ catalogue.

Royal Mail outlines strike contingency plans
Royal Mail has laid out its contingency plans, with the first of four strike dates planned by its CWU union grade employees set to begin at 4am on Friday (26 August).

DS Smith ramps up research into alternative fibres
DS Smith is claiming an industry first in trialling seaweed-based raw materials as an alternative to plastics, as part of the packaging giant’s major investment in circular economy products.

Marketreach and SMP partner on sustainable mail guide
Marketreach has teamed up with The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) to launch a step-by-step guide on how to use mail more sustainably.

Gavin Williamson visits The Print Box
South Staffordshire MP and former education secretary Gavin Williamson visited The Print Box near Wolverhampton to discuss how the business had recovered from the pandemic.