David Nieper has worked with Royal Mail since 1950.

A mail order clothing company has decided to terminate its current contract with Royal Mail and seek the services of alternative parcel delivery providers because of the company's poor performance and reliability.

Derby-based David Nieper has announced it will end its 59-year association with Royal Mail following the recent strikes by postal workers, thisisderbyshire.co.uk reports.

David Nieper, managing director of the firm, told the news provider that it makes no difference that further strikes have been called off.

He stated that the damage has already been done and that the business will seek the services of alternative parcel delivery providers.

"Our staff work hard to fulfil orders, often preparing parcels for shipment the same day. All that commitment to customer service is then ruined by Royal Mail failing to deliver on time and letting us down," Mr Nieper said.

Online retailer Amazon was one of the first companies to start seeking Royal Mail alternatives during the national strikes to avoid any disruption to Christmas deliveries.

Written by Rob Elliott

Article Added: 10/11/2009 09:10:36