Publisher DMG Media has revealed that pro-rata percentage profit margins will be included as part of price increases to all editions of the i newspaper.
From Monday 21 March i weekday editions will increase from 65p to 70p, and from 26 March the price of iweekend will go up from £1.20 to £1.30.
Retail terms will remain unchanged at 22% and 21.5%, respectively.
In a letter to retailers, DMG Media, said: “Both i and iweekend have seen solid growth in market share over the last five years and we are grateful for the role you have played in helping us achieve this. Thank you for your contribution towards i’s continued success.”
In response, NFRN’s National President Narinder Randhawa, said: “This is more welcome news, following last week’s confirmation from DMG Media and Reach that retailers’ terms are being maintained for their titles.
“It’s pleasing to see that the majority of publishers recognise the vital role that retailers have in the news chain and that their profits should be maintained accordingly.”
