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Smiths News takes over InPost distribution, resolving carriage charge concerns

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 30
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What happened

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Smiths News has assumed distribution from InPost as part of the Go National project. Smiths News confirmed it addressed concerns that retailers supplied by InPost could face two sets of carriage charges when the company takes over distribution of The Sun and The Times.

From talkingretail.com

Why it matters

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The resolution addresses warnings from the FED that dual carriage charges could threaten the viability of independent news retailers and accelerate the decline in the number of retail stockists. Hemanshu Patel, national president of the FED, welcomed the confirmation that Smiths News listened to these concerns.

From talkingretail.com

Who's involved

  • InPostPolish postal operator whose distribution contracts are being taken over
  • Hemanshu PatelNational president of the FED, who welcomed the resolution
  • FEDRetail body that warned against dual carriage charges threatening retailer viability

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • InPostSpeculative

    InPost might see changes in its distribution contracts for The Sun and The Times.

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