Associated Newspapers is terminating a newspaper distribution contract with WH Smith News, in protest against Smith's plan to set up a national distribution network for Tesco and Safeway. [27-Nov-2000]
Associated Newspapers is planning to franchise out its free Metro newspapers to other publishers, with the first being awarded to Trinity Mirror in Newcastle and Birmingham. [18-May-2000]
Associated Newspapers is planning to spend £8m on the launch of a free daily newspaper that will be given to people using the London Underground. [09-Dec-1998]
Some cable TV channels have agreed a marketing pact, including Associated Newspapers' Channel One, Mirror Group's Live TV and Carlton's SelecTV. [24-Apr-1996]
Associated Newspapers has acquired a majority stake in the PeopleBank on-line recruitment agency, which claims to save employers 90% of the costs associated with finding new staff. [13-Feb-1996]
Associated Newspapers has agreed a $465m four year contract with United Paper Mills of Finland for the supply of newsprint. [20-Oct-1995]