Commenting on the new partnership, National President Martyn Brown said: "Store2Door is already, and deservedly, well known throughout the industry and to consumers where it operates. After careful deliberations, we have chosen News UK to work with us to help our members gain more profits from this aspect of their businesses. We are confident that through working even more closely with News UK, NFRN members will enjoy new insights, methodology and end to end solutions to increase their sales and profitability."
Head of News Brian Murphy added: "Despite the declining newspaper marketplace, News UK has invested and demonstrated an ability to grow HND sales and this relationship will help to drive our common and industry goals as one. News UK has demonstrated a clear understanding of what is needed today to ensure that HND operations are both modern and cost effective for all parties tomorrow. As a company News UK has the same willingness and appetite as us to progress further and we very much look forward to working with them to helping to grow Store2Door."
Neil Spencer, Retail Director at News UK, said: "The team at News UK is committed to driving sales in the independent retail channel. Having enjoyed a very open, constructive and successful relationship with the NFRN we are delighted to become its partner in Store2Door. This is a significant initiative undertaken by the Federation whose members service our readers each day. We look forward to helping develop this widespread and committed group of its membership further."
