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Cobblestone landing bids under review by city

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:25:55 -0600

The City of Memphis is evaluating bids ranging from $9.4 million to $10.1 million for restoration of and other improvements to the historic Memphis cobblestone landing.

U of M mulls future of business research unit after chief's retirement

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:26:35 -0600

University of Memphis officials say they’re mulling over the future of Sparks Bureau of Business and Economic Research to see if it can continue serving business, government and community organizations.

Crude oil pipeline opponents seek broader review

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:30:59 -0600

Protect Our Aquifer and other environmental groups have asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers not to fast-track approval for the Byhalia Connection crude oil pipeline.

ShopRunner brings e-commerce in-house at FedEx

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:07:05 -0600

FedEx said Monday, Dec. 28, it had closed on the acquisition of ShopRunner, a membership-based online shopping platform. A purchase price wasn’t disclosed.

'A heckuva engineering project' — boardwalk, cable bridge connect greenway, Greenline

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:32:56 -0600

Wolf River Conservancy is almost halfway home in a decades-long quest to build 26-mile Wolf River Greenway spanning Memphis. Next up: completing connection to Shelby Farms Greenline by next summer.

Inside FedEx's shipment of COVID-19 vaccines

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:52:10 -0600

FedEx Express workers describe how first shipment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines moved through the Memphis world hub and beyond on Sunday, Dec. 20.

Mueller Industries to buy flexible duct maker

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:32:48 -0600

Mueller Industries, a Collierville-based industrial manufacturing holding company, has an agreement to buy a flexible duct business.

First FedEx deliveries of Moderna vaccine coming Monday

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:58:16 -0600

The first truckload of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine destined for U.S. administration sites rolled into the FedEx Express world hub in Memphis about 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20.

FedEx navigates COVID, peak volumes

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 04:00:04 -0600

Peak preparation expenses cost more and took longer to get set due to more restrictions and safety considerations surrounding COVID-19, FedEx Ground’s president and CEO said.

COVID-19 vaccine moves through FedEx Memphis hub

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:59:28 -0600

The first COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. use arrived at FedEx’s Memphis hub about 11:30 a.m. Sunday. By 4 p.m., vaccine shipments had started moving to final destinations. Related article: FedEx flying high into latest earnings report

Moderna vaccine moving Sunday via FedEx

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 17:07:55 -0600

FedEx said Saturday, Dec. 19, it’s ready to start moving the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19.

E-commerce, international rebound fuel 'strong' FedEx growth

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:05:59 -0600

Memphis-based FedEx Corp. reported strong second quarter earnings on Thursday, Dec. 17, but withheld guidance for the full year.

Memphis airport rolls out COVID-19 testing program

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 13:01:01 -0600

Memphis International Airport employees are being tested for COVID-19 each day they work at the airport, as part of an assurance testing program that the airport hopes to expand.

Chick-fil-A part of Memphis airport's future food plans

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:29:40 -0600

Memphis airport officials said Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’ Donuts and Chili’s are among restaurants planned in future phases of concession development, after traffic rebounds toward pre-COVID levels.

Shipathon coming down to the wire for FedEx

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 04:00:01 -0600

FedEx’s Cordova station is seeing more gift items shipped by small, local businesses this peak season, suggesting many have successfully pivoted to the online marketplace amid COVID-19.

AutoZone expands share buyback program

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:24:18 -0600

AutoZone directors have increased the company’s share repurchase authorization by $1.5 billion, pushing the total since 1998 to $24.65 billion.

FedEx marks milestone in feeder fleet upgrade

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:43:56 -0600

FedEx has taken delivery of first of at least 30 purpose-built turboprop air freighters to serve feeder markets around the world. ATR-72 600Fs will be delivered over five years.

FedEx delivers COVID-19 vaccine to more than 100 locations

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:21:29 -0600

FedEx reported at mid-day Monday, Dec. 14, it had delivered COVID-19 vaccines to more than 100 destinations without incident and ahead of schedule.

FedEx flying high into latest earnings report

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:43:29 -0600

FedEx and UPS could gain $100 million to $300 million in new revenue from COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the U.S., a Bank of America research report says. Related article: COVID-19 vaccine moves through Memphis hub

Memphis impact of International Paper spinoff isn't clear yet

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:00:09 -0600

International Paper envisions proposed spinoff printing papers company would remain U.S.-based, but impact of transaction on Memphis headquarters isn’t clear yet.