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InPost Newstrade lowers base charge following talks with the Fed

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InPost Newstrade – formerly Menzies Distribution – is making some changes to its carriage charge model following discussions with the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed). In a letter to its UK customers which was being sent today (Monday, 10 February),  the news wholesaler has…

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