Smiths News is to increase its carriage charge by 2.9% from 28 August in the face of soaring inflation.
As a result of the increase, a significant number of retailers will find themselves paying more than £63 per week for their news and magazines to be delivered.
The move follows similar increases in carriage charges by Menzies Distribution and News UK earlier in the year. Menzies customers saw their carriage charges rise by 3.5%, while News UK Direct to Retail announced a 3% increase.
NFRN National President, Jason Birks, said: “Sadly, our members will have no option but to pass on these costs to their home delivery customers, which in turn could put this service at risk.”
