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MENZIES DISTRIBUTION
News wholesaler announces restructure NFRN welcomes the move. Calls it a ‘demonstration of Menzies’ commitment to the industry’.
also as he is a key figure within the Press Distribution Forum. “Grant has also been a frequent guest at our Annual Conference and he presented at our event last October so he understands the NFRN and appreciates the challenges and issues we face, as well as the need for a timely supply of newspapers and magazines.”
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ews wholesaler Menzies Distribution is to restructure. Under the move, a newstrade business unit has been created, with Grant Jordan, the news wholesaler’s General Manager Newstrade, becoming Managing Director. Menzies Distribution Chief Executive Greg Michael said that the restructure would enable the company to build on its “dedicated focus on best in class service and customer satisfaction for all our customers, across all our markets”. In a letter to the NFRN, Michael added: “Grant and the team will
continue to focus on delivering our newstrade solution for our retail, publisher and distributor partners.” Michael added that this move was “another critical milestone in Menzies’ growth story,” while promising “absolute business continuity, with no change to existing relationships.” NFRN National President Narinder Randhawa said: “The move demonstrates that Menzies remains committed to the news industry.” He added: “The NFRN and its members have worked closely with Grant for many years, in his roles at Menzies and
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News UK has increased the cover price on the weekday and Saturday editions of The Sun by 5p but maintained retail terms. The price rise came into effect on 17 January; weekday editions now cost 70p and the Saturday edition costs £1. NFRN Head of News Brian Murphy said: “The problem of dual distribution and cost in London still needs to be addressed, particularly at this time of acute driver shortages and late deliveries.” On 24 January the direct delivery charge rises by 3%, although 50% of the increase is being deferred for six months in what News UK describes as “a gesture of goodwill”.
