Postal woes vex customers in runup to Nov. 3
Some Memphians say the Post Office is struggling to meet its universal service obligation as COVID-19 pandemic temporarily sidelines postal workers and USPS cuts mail processing capacity.
Wayne Risher
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Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.
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August 2020
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx’s Alan Graf: Lessons learned from COVID-19
Alan Graf talks COVID-19, e-commerce's rise, postal reform, Amazon and presidential politics as he winds down 41-year career at Memphis-based delivery giant.
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx’s Alan Graf and the art of the deal
Even in failure (ZapMail), FedEx shows it's not afraid of innovating and staying aggressive to serve customers and the company, Alan Graf says.
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Food News Future of food, health converge in Crusonia on Delta
FedEx chief Frederick W. Smith and Indigo Ag CEO and director David Perry will discuss Memphis and innovation during the Food Is Health Forum presented by Crusonia on the Delta.
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Food News Indigo Ag plants seeds for high-tech farming course statewide
Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Covington this fall will launch a new Digital Agronomy Assistant training program developed in collaboration with Indigo Ag and state agencies.
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Real Estate AutoZone names new CFO, merchandising chief
AutoZone’s chief financial officer and senior vice president of merchandising are retiring at year's end. The company named successors Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Business COVID-19 swells city, county jobless ranks
Memphis, Shelby County and the metro area in July recorded their highest unemployment rates since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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Health Care Stryker extends Wright Medical bid 4th time
Medical device maker Stryker has extended its $5.4 billion offer to buy Wright Medical for a fourth time, to Sept. 30.
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Transportation & Logistics Delta’s Memphis-Indy nonstop coming back
Delta Air Lines will offer nonstop service between Memphis and Indianapolis starting Oct. 1.
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BusinessBed bugs itching for post-COVID comeback
Pest control experts have seen a temporary reduction in bed bug infestations because of COVID-19's impact on personal mobility, but they expect the bugs to make a comeback.
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City of MemphisMiss USA, Graceland-style, set in November
The Miss USA pageant will be broadcast from Graceland on Nov. 9, the Miss Universe Organization announced Monday, Aug. 31.
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September 2020
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Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport wins $64 million for upgrades
An Airport Improvement Program grant announced Tuesday, Sept. 1, would provide $23 million this year and another $41.5 million subject to future appropriations over the next two years.
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Business Peabody lays off 57 workers
The Peabody has formally laid off 57 workers who had previously been off the job on furloughs, as COVID-19 continued to ravage the hospitality and tourism sector.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx hiring 70,000 to pull off biggest peak yet
FedEx plans to add about 70,000 to its 500,000-employee workforce, with the biggest hiring push coming in October, to cope with what’s certain to be a record peak season.
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Business Terminix, ServiceMaster Brands parting in $1.55 billion deal
Terminix revenue was growing at 9% a year, more than double the rate of ServiceMaster Brands companies, when the board decided to pursue the divestiture.
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Transportation & Logistics Williams-Sonoma begins hiring for peak
Williams-Sonoma said it will pay part-timers at least $16.50 an hour for seasonal jobs generally lasting from September through the end of December.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx gears up for vaccine shipments with new tracking technology
FedEx’s latest package tracking innovation, SenseAware ID, will be available to some premium shippers in health care, aerospace and retail in November.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx announces 2021 shipping rates
With strong demand for shipping services expected to continue for the foreseeable future, FedEx has rolled out its annual round of price increases for 2021.
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Downtown ServiceMaster details changes in name, NYSE ticker
Terminix Global Holdings Inc. will be the official new name of the Memphis-based company previously known as ServiceMaster. The stock exchange ticker also will change to TMX.
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Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport showcases tug-less taxiing invention
Makers of WheelTug conducted a national demonstration of their product, an electric-powered aircraft nosewheel, at Memphis International Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx plans for twin peaks, plus vaccine distribution
Memphis-based FedEx Corp. reported strong first quarter results on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and says it is prepared for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and an expected record peak shipping season.
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Elections FedEx shareholders seek disclosure on political spending
FedEx and UPS PACs have favored the GOP in campaign donations to federal candidates in recent years, but the gap has narrowed this year.
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Business New investor plans majority stake in American Residential Services
ARS, a Memphis-based operator of HVAC and plumbing service centers across the country, announced GI Partners has proposed to become its majority investor.
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Transportation & Logistics Airport board extends disputed security contract
The Memphis airport has renewed its contract with Allied Universal for security guards, deflecting a protest that Allied’s local subcontractor, Top Notch Security, should be awarded the job.
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Real Estate D.C. judge dismisses FedEx lawsuit vs. Commerce
A judge in Washington has dismissed FedEx’s lawsuit challenging enforcement of certain export regulations overseen by the U.S. Commerce Department.
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