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Topic: FedEX
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May 2021
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Opinion: We live in the Great State of Mediocrity
Tennessee ranked 29th in U.S. News & World Report’s Best States ranking for 2021. ‘Here’s the scientific explanation, and I’ll try to be brief: Our state legislature is mean-spirited, small-minded, short-sighted. And cheap.’
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I-40 bridge closure forces more trucks onto streets
More big trucks are rolling through Memphis streets, seeking alternate routes due to I-40 bridge shutdown.
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FedEx, Wright Medical seek waiver for tax-incentive obligations
Companies receiving tax incentives from the EDGE Board are supposed to meet their commitments for the number of employees coming to the workplace. But because so many employees worked from home during the pandemic last year, some companies are seeking a waiver.
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April 2021
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Opinion: What’s in a name? Put it to the Snuff test and find out
Few companies understand what cub copywriters know: the public will shorten anything that’s too long for their use.
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Shooting indefinitely closes FedEx facility, causes service disruptions
A shooting at FedEx Ground’s Indianapolis facility that left eight people dead and several others injured is likely to cause delivery service disruptions.
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FedEx Express offering incentives to attract, keep employees
FedEx Express is offering new incentives to attract and retain employees. The effort is driven partly by a tight market for labor, but also by the company’s desire to see more entry-level employees follow a career track at the company.
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March 2021
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FedEx announces new initiatives to attract, retain workers
FedEx Express, one of FedEx Corp.’s operating divisions, has announced three new programs to attract and retain employees, including a pay raise for some hub positions to $20 an hour.
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Rising fuel prices drive up airline, shipping costs
Increases aren’t just a pain in the neck for motorists. They present challenges for transportation, shipping and logistics businesses in and around Memphis.
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FedEx Express expands its operations
Growth in e-commerce has prompted FedEx Express to expand its services and operations.
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E-commerce powers FedEx through weather slowdowns
FedEx reported strong financial performance last quarter, despite last month’s bad weather.
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FedEx founder asks Congress for help on environmental sustainability
Frederick Smith said more can be done by the federal government to make it easier for businesses to save fuel and protect the environment.
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Stepped-up vaccine distribution? FedEx is ready
A top FedEx executive says the company will be ready to handle the extra load as COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up this spring and summer.
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Memphis airport 2020 cargo volume led world, early figures show
Early data shows Memphis airport surpassed Hong Kong International Airport in the handling of cargo in 2020.
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The Memphis 10: Protecting Memphis water, the best of Craig Brewer and more
With available, clean drinking water an increasingly precious commodity, Memphis’ supply is perhaps the city’s most important asset. We did nothing to earn it. But it’s on us to preserve and manage it.
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FedEx to be carbon-neutral by 2040
The company is setting aside $2 billion “of initial investment” in vehicle electrification, sustainable energy, and carbon sequestration.
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FedEx ramps up vaccine delivery
With the approval of a new COVID-19 vaccine, FedEx is preparing to increase the number of doses it delivers on behalf of the federal government each week.
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February 2021
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IRS defends its position in FedEx lawsuit
If FedEx wins the case, it could lead to changes in the way multinational companies are charged on income earned overseas.
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FedEx executive asks customers for patience
FedEx is working to deal with a backlog of packages as a result of last week’s winter weather.
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What does Chick-fil-A say: Could it improve the area’s vaccination process?
Faced with the monumental challenge of trying to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of people against COVID-19, city and county officials haven’t been shy about consulting with business executives for tips on how to improve their operating efficiency.
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Weather impacts FedEx hub operations
Weather-related disruptions have led FedEx, which is instrumental in the nationwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, to rely more heavily on its regional hubs as Memphis International Airport copes with a shutdown.
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State of emergency: Memphis braces for 2nd snow storm, vaccines halted
Another winter storm, with the potential of several more inches of snow and ice, prompts a state of emergency, disrupts vaccinations and hampers delivery.
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Storms stymie FedEx, airport operations
Weather closes all vaccination centers through Saturday
Suburban schools closed Wednesday due to road conditions
New round of snowfall moving in Tuesday evening; Strickland declares weather emergency
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Storms stymie FedEx, airport operations
FedEx Express has had to temporarily suspend service to many cities in eight states in the South and Midwest, and its other businesses also are suspending services.
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January 2021
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FedEx Ground CEO retiring
Henry J. Maier, the president and CEO of FedEx Ground who has worked for the company more than 35 years, is retiring.
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December 2020
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ShopRunner brings e-commerce in-house at FedEx
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.
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