The Others: WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational field stacked with contenders
Tiger Woods or not, the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational is stacked with the world's best golfers, some who have never played Memphis.
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July 2019
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Penny Hardaway's support of local teams is music to Memphis' ears
Penny Hardaway smashed a guitar before Memphis 901 FC's match against Nashville SC Wednesday night.
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Andy & Michael head to WGC with Birdies & Bubbles
Golf fans and restaurateurs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman put a concession on TPC Southwind for the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
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Rory McIlroy commits to WGC-FedEx St.Jude Invitational
Rory McIlroy is set to make his first start in Memphis since 2012 next week after committing to the 2019 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
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Jordan Spieth heads latest list of WGC commitments
Jordan Spieth, who has won three majors in his young career, has committed to play the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind next week.
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Nelson: A WGC event is ‘like having the NBA all-star game in Memphis every year’
The roughly 75 golfers who qualify will play all four days. If there's a golfer you want to see on Saturday or Sunday, you can count on him being there.
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Conaway: Those in charge of saving our lives can't seem to save information
My doctors seem to have no idea who I am. I had back surgery in November and follow-up appointments since, but I’m still asked to fill out a complete online personal medical history, family medical history, and identity check including photos, front and back, of all requisite cards and documents in advance of my next appointment.
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Starkville teen’s family receives FedEx wings in memorial tribute
The family of Starkville teenager Lake Little received FedEx pilot wings and condolences from Memphis-based FedEx Express after Little was fatally injured in a crash in Oxford July 6.
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Former FedEx insider says separate operations don't make sense
Analysts and a shipping industry consultant dissect FedEx Corp.'s longtime mantra of "operate independently, compete collectively" in view of flagship FedEx Express unit's recent difficulties.
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The inheritance is unlimited when you're 'rich in love'
I watched how my dad welcomed people, how his affable, generous approach set people at ease and made them feel included and accepted. I wanted to be just like him.
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Brooks Koepka commits for Memphis WGC event
Brooks Koepka, the current No. 1-ranked golfer in the world; Justin Thomas, the No. 7 player in the WGC rankings; and Tommy Fleetwood of England committed Tuesday to the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational later this month.
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Justin Thomas: WGC events have a 'major-like feel'
The WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational has become a premiere destination for some of the best golfers in the world, including Justin Thomas, who announced Tuesday he will play in Memphis.
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June 2019
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Nate Lashley goes wire-to-wire capturing first PGA Tour win at Detroit
Nate Lashley, who lost his parents and girlfriend in a plane crash 15 years ago, won his first tournament Sunday leading after all four rounds at Detroit.
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Lawsuit takes aim at FedEx's NotPetYa-related profit improvement miss
A proposed class-action lawsuit filed Wednesday accuses FedEx of securities fraud for allegedly concealing the fallout from a cyberattack on its TNT Express unit two years ago.
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Defending FedEx Cup champ Justin Rose commits to St. Jude Invitational
Justin Rose is attempting to become first back-to-back winner of the FedEx Cup.
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Fred Smith: 'Stay tuned' for FedEx's next move in e-commerce surge
Despite FedEx's forecast for a decline in adjusted earnings in fiscal 2020, the company is bullish on prospects for ultimately becoming America's go-to shipping company for e-commerce.
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FedEx predicts continued challenges in fiscal 2020
FedEx Corp. earnings for the fourth quarter and year ending May 31, 2019, exceeded analysts’ expectations, but the company warned it expects continued challenges, particularly in international business.
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FedEx files suit against Commerce Department over export shipment rules
FedEx has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Washington seeking an injunction against the U.S. Department of Commerce enforcing prohibitions contained in the Export Administration Regulations against FedEx.
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Contingency plans a must over uncertainty of Tiger Woods playing WGC event in Memphis
Tiger Woods has never played the PGA Tour stop in Memphis. But the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational could provide a perfect match for fans to see Tiger play in person.
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Council delays Waste Connections plan vote
A light City Council agenda Tuesday got a bit lighter with delays in decisions on a controversial Whitehaven planned development and amendments to the Unified Development Code.
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U.S. Open champ Gary Woodland commits to local WGC event
U.S. Open champ Gary Woodland, who gained fame earlier this year while playing a hole with a special needs golfer, has committed to play in the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational next month.
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FedEx holding job fair to fill 500 permanent part-time positions
FedEx will hold a job fair Saturday at its Memphis World Hub to fill 500 permanent part-time positions.
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FedEx teams with Dollar General on package pickup, dropoff
FedEx and Dollar General announced an alliance that will put FedEx package pickup and dropoff services inside more than 8,000 Dollar General stores by the end of 2020.
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Woodland wins U.S. Open by three strokes, closing with dramatic putt
Gary Woodland, who has qualified but not committed to the local World Golf Championships tournament next month, won the U.S. Open by three strokes, closing with dramatic putt.
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The Pit: WGC gives nod to local BBQ with cluster of pig palaces at Southwind
Central BBQ, Germantown Commissary, Hog Wild BBQ and The Rendezvous will offer spectators a foursome of barbecue options as they watch the world’s top golfers at the July 24-28 WGC event at TPC Southwind.
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Cantlay, Schauffele latest to commit to local World Golf Championships tourney
Two more of the world's Top 10 golfers have committed to the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational as the tournament field continues to grow.
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Nelson: What’s right at MEM (with a modest proposal for FedEx)
We’ve gone from being the nation’s most-expensive airport for travelers to its 28th most expensive. And flights cost less than $10 more from Memphis than at the 20 next-cheapest airports, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
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FedEx Express ditches Amazon in U.S. domestic market
FedEx said Friday it will discontinue a FedEx Express contract to carry Amazon packages in the U.S. domestic market after June 30.
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FedEx reaffirms shelving of annual incentive bonuses
FedEx has reaffirmed it won't make annual incentive compensation payments to employees and top executives alike for the fiscal year that ended May 31, "in response to challenging business conditions."
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Design board approves FedEx Logistics' Downtown HQ
The Downtown Memphis Commission Design Review Board unanimously approved a plan to unify all elevations of the former Gibson Guitar Factory with brick, windows and black steel, but some members have questions about signage planned by new tenant FedEx Logistics.
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China probes FedEx over mishandled shipments for Huawei
FedEx lands in the crossfire of a trade war between the U.S. and China as an investigation opens into the company's unauthorized diversion of shipments for technology giant Huawei.
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FedEx closes voluntary buyout program with exits of veteran employees
FedEx's latest buyout program ended on Friday, but details about its scope and how it matches up with estimated savings won't be revealed until the company's earnings report later this month.
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May 2019
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FedEx Ground will offer seven-day-a-week deliveries coming out of peak season
FedEx said Thursday its FedEx Ground unit will deliver seven days a week full-time starting next January. The company is also making moves to better handle oversized shipments by Ground.
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FedEx Logistics seeks design approval for Downtown HQ
The design of FedEx Logistics' plans to transform the vacant Gibson Guitar Factory into its new Downtown Memphis headquarters is up for review.
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Herrington: Six thoughts on Graceland and the FedExForum lease
An ongoing spat involves two Memphis institutions, one legacy (Graceland), one a modern creation (Grizzlies), and both central to the city’s identity.
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FedEx Logistics launches employment program with Mississippi Valley State
FedEx Logistics announced Wednesday the launch of a new Historically Black Colleges & Universities employment program at Mississippi Valley State.
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Diverted Huawei shipments unrelated to trade sanctions, FedEx says
FedEx said it regretted the inadvertent misrouting of shipments for Chinese telecom network equipment maker Huawei. Two of the packages wound up in Memphis rather than China earlier this month.
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FedEx issues apology for mishandling Huawei Technologies packages
FedEx issued an apology Tuesday for mishandling packages destined for Huawei Technologies amid accusations the company deliberately diverted four parcels addressed to the Chinese tech giant's offices in Asia.
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FedEx Supply Chain steps in to operate Cummins distribution center
Cummins Inc. said it's working to transition employees of its regional distribution center in Memphis from the current operator, XPO Logistics, to FedEx Supply Chain.
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FedEx, Junior Achievement launch 3rd season of FedEx Junior Business Challenge
FedEx and Junior Achievement will kick off the third year of the FedEx Junior Business Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday at the PGA Tour's Charles Schwab Challenge.
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Matt Kuchar, Bubba Watson commit to World Golf Championships tournament at Southwind
Participants for the World Golf Championships tournament at TPC Southwind started to commit this week with Bubba Watson and Matt Kuchar annoucing they will play in the FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
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Millington airport, FedEx backstop and pilot training center, wins $10 million runway grant
Millington-Memphis Airport has won a $10 million federal grant to rehab its 8,000-foot runway, which serves FedEx, general and military aviation and a flight training school.
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Delayed retirement of aircraft slows FedEx progress on emissions goal
FedEx says it made insufficient progress in fiscal 2018 to meet a goal of reducing aircraft emissions on a revenue basis by 30% by 2020.
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Airport chief joins industry task force on drone incursions
Scott Brockman, president and chief executive officer of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, has joined an industry group's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Unmanned Aircraft System Mitigation at Airports.
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Approval for The Clipper will expand Downtown's core of skyscrapers
The planning board grants an exception to allow The Clipper hotel and office towers to be up to 275 feet tall, three times the existing limit near FedExForum and Beale Street.
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Daily Briefs
- Collierville to recognize youth mental health awareness
- Rob Fischer joins MPower as media and communications director
- Trafalgar Village Investments Inc. sells Ridgeway Center office building for $9.8M
- FedEx Ground job fairs seek 350
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Fire damages Gibson Guitar factory
A fire damaged the Gibson Guitar factory Downtown Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said one construction worker was taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation.
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Pro sports leaders talk about how their operations benefit Memphis
The leaders of professional sports franchises in Memphis and WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational discussed the economic impact of sports on the city Thursday.
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On National Golf Day, count the benefits of the FedEx St. Jude tournament
It's a privilege to host the very best professional golfers in the world in our city, but the PGA Tour’s mission has always been to show that we are more than just a sports league.
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April 2019
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Senate approves $21M incentive for FedEx
The state Senate passed on Tuesday a measure that will provide FedEx Corp. with a $21 million break on sales taxes related to its massive hub expansion in Memphis over the next six years.
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FedEx touts convenience network as antidote to porch piracy, missed deliveries
FedEx and Walgreens executives tout the value proposition of their FedEx OnSite network of pickup and drop-off locations in 9,000 Walgreens across the country.
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Amazon Prime One-Day: Will it hurt or help FedEx?
Amazon says it will roll out one-day delivery as the standard for Amazon Prime customers over multiple quarters, and that it will need help from 'external transportation partners.'
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FedEx volunteers spruce up Wolf River Greenway's newest section
About 100 volunteers from FedEx Corp.'s Memphis home base turned out Wednesday to plant trees and tidy up the Wolf River Conservancy's newest section of Wolf River Greenway.
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State looks to provide $21 million sweetener for FedEx hub expansion
Tennessee's largest employer, FedEx Corp., may get a sales tax break from the state on the $1.3 billion overhaul of its hub at Memphis International Airport that will continue to 2026.
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FedEx wraps up voluntary buyout notices to employees Monday
FedEx finished notifying approved participants in its latest voluntary buyout program on Monday. The company isn't expected to disclose the program's results until a June 25 earnings report.
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Prep work for FedEx Logistics' Downtown headquarters begins
Prep work for FedEx Logistics' new Downtown headquarters in the former Gibson Guitar building has begun.
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FedEx touts economic, social, environmental impacts in Citizenship Report
FedEx by the numbers: 2019 Global Citizenship Report takes a deep dive into FedEx's workforce makeup, energy consumption, charitable programs and financials.
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FedEx, Open Skies proponents take umbrage with latest salvo by legacy carriers
Executives of FedEx, Atlas Air Worldwide and JetBlue are urging Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao Tuesday to stand by Open Skies agreements.
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Offer of free online education at UofM Global is expanded to FedEx Logistics
Learning Inspired by FedEx, a college tuition offer started by FedEx and the University of Memphis online last year, has been extended to certain U.S. employees of FedEx Logistics.
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FedEx starts tapping voluntary buyout recipients as deadline nears
From vice presidents to directors, managers have been tapped for FedEx's voluntary buyout program, while lower-level employees wait to see who else is leaving and how "rebalancing" plays out.
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Calkins: OK, that was magnificent. But now will five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods play Memphis?
Tiger Woods captivated the sports world by winning his fifth Masters Sunday. But will he play in Memphis in July? Tournament officials are "encouraged."
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Amazon not exactly nipping at FedEx's heels, but growing delivery network
Amazon is making a bigger move into air cargo and building its capability to pick up from sellers and deliver directly to customers. But FedEx says it isn't worried.
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FedEx Logistics sends advance team Downtown to scout landscape, oversee HQ project
FedEx Logistics' top executives will move to Peabody Place Office Tower in May, giving the Memphis-based company its first significant office presence Downtown.
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FedEx named to 'Best of Best' list for diversity, inclusion
FedEx has been named a 2019 Best of the Best Corporation for inclusion by the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and the National Business Inclusion Consortium.
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E-commerce powers rising brand value for FedEx, UPS, study says
A consultant that places values on commercial brands picked four Memphis companies and nine in Tennessee for its ranking of 500 most valuable brands. FedEx was No. 34.
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The Clipper developers plan taller structures
The developers of The Clipper, a $250 million mixed-use development next to the future FedEx Logistics global headquarters, have applied for a height exception.
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FedEx Office marks milestone with opening of 2,000th store
FedEx Office, which grew out of FedEx Corp.'s 2004 acquisition of Kinko's, has marked the opening of its 2,000th store, and the 150th store located inside a Walmart.
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March 2019
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Staying or going? FedEx nears decisions on voluntary buyouts
Some buyout-eligible FedEx employees could be left behind as a new payroll-trimming project comes to a head in April. FedEx aims to save up to $275 million a year.
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Former FedEx career employee Sean Healy joins Amazon
Former longtime FedEx executive Sean Healy, most recently regional chief operating officer for FedEx Express Europe, is listed on LinkedIn as an Amazon director after a 32-year FedEx career.
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FedEx says bonus plan ditched because of changing economic reality
FedEx said it cut out annual bonuses because of changing economic circumstances, but some employees complained the company was taking away a benefit they'd previously been led to expect.
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Tipping Point: Turning passion into action
Venki Mandapati enjoyed helping students with resumes and job interviews so much that he launched Careerquo, which helps students connect with mentors to pursue their careers.
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FedEx plans to scrap employee bonuses this year
FedEx told employees in the wake of a disappointing earnings report Tuesday that the company expects to scrap annual incentive compensation bonuses this year.
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FedEx earnings slide as global trade slowdown continues
FedEx's earnings missed company and analyst expectations Tuesday. The company cited a continuation of economic softness in Europe and Asia that prompted announcement of a cost-cutting plan in December.
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Boyd disclosure form on council website updated as other members post theirs
Memphis City Council member Berlin Boyd has amended his disclosure to include his job with FedEx Logistics on a form dated last week on the council's website.
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Analysts believe FedEx stock is a bargain but expect quarterly earnings slip
The strength of the U.S. economy is in FedEx's favor, but the company is managing through headwinds in Europe and Asia. FedEx reports quarterly earnings Tuesday, March 19.
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Boyd's employment by FedEx Logistics missing from state disclosure form
Council member Berlin Boyd has worked for FedEx Logistics for seven months, taking in the time the FedEx division decided to relocate Downtown at Boyd's urging.
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Explore Bike Share nets new support from FedEx, city
Explore Bike Share has picked up funding from Memphis-based FedEx, $150,000 over three years; and Memphis, $75,000 a year for four years, from fees on Bird and Lime.
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FedEx names Don Colleran as FedEx Express chief
FedEx has named Don Colleran as president and chief executive officer of FedEx Express. He'll succeed Raj Subramaniam, who became president and chief operating officer of FedEx Corp. March 1.
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Inside the FedEx voluntary buyout offer: Is it sweet enough?
The clock is ticking on FedEx Corp.'s voluntary buyout program aimed at selected employees at FedEx Express, corporate and FedEx Services. April 1 is the application deadline.
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FedEx chief says trade tensions dragging on world economic growth
Memphis-based FedEx Corp. chief Frederick W. Smith, appearing on Fox News, said trade tensions are hurting the world economy and he doesn't think U.S. voters will buy big government spending.
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FedEx's Gloria Boyland listed among country's most powerful black female executives
FedEx executive Gloria R. Boyland has overseen development of the newly unveiled FedEx SameDay Bot and truck platooning technology. She's one of Black Enterprise's Most Powerful Women in Corporate America.
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Memphis @ 200
A yearlong series of stories will chronicle the past, present and future of Memphis as part of the city's bicentennial celebration in 2019.
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Fantastical? Armchair exercise mulls Amazon-FedEx combo despite long odds
Under the heading of "food for thought," analysts at one firm have pondered the what-ifs of an unlikely combination of Amazon and FedEx and suggested it would be a winner.
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State reveals incentives for FedEx, JNJ Logistics
The state of Tennessee reveals $11.2 million in incentives for two major investments by local logistics companies.
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February 2019
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Conaway: If you want to help, then help
This city already pays less for light, gas and water than any other in Tennessee, and less than most cities in the country. If we really want to help the poor with their utilities, there are subsidies, sliding scales and credits.
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FedEx aims to disrupt growing local delivery market with SameDay Bot
FedEx views its newly introduced FedEx SameDay Bot as a potential game-changer that will help grow market share among current shippers and open new avenues for local deliveries.
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FedEx plans to test SameDay Bot in Memphis this summer
FedEx on Wednesday announced details of its FedEx SameDay Bot, an autonomous delivery vehicle that is slated to navigate sidewalks of Memphis and other cities this summer in initial testing.
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FedEx introducing same-day delivery robot on Wednesday
Memphis-based FedEx introduced a driverless package delivery robot called the FedEx SameDay Bot on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Tuesday night.
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Bronczek departs FedEx, replaced by Subramaniam
David J. Bronczek has abruptly retired from FedEx Corp.'s No.2 spot, with Raj Subramaniam named to replace him effective March 1.
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FedEx outlines pay package for Raj Subramaniam
New FedEx Corp. president and chief operating officer Raj Subramaniam would earn $1.2 million in base salary and bonuses over the next year under a compensation package outlined Wednesday, Feb. 20.
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Discussion continues about front-office changes at FedEx
FedEx's series of high-level management changes are fueling speculation about the reasons and perhaps worrying investors and employees, but have the potential to bring fresh eyes to the organization.
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Daily Briefs
- Methodist South Hospital names new president
- Bella Vita Gifts & Interiors moving to Germantown
- Methodist Le Bonheur, St. Jude and FedEx among 2019 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
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Mid-South restaurants celebrate 30 years of Soup Sunday to benefit Youth Villages
Youth Villages hosted its 30th Soup Sunday. Restaurants and companies from the Memphis area gave samples of soup, bread and other treats.
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Is Raj Subramaniam 'the guy' at FedEx? Only time will tell
Selection of Raj Subramaniam for the No. 2 job at Memphis-based FedEx Corp. starting March 1 could put him in the driver's seat to eventually become CEO, some analysts believe.
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Healthy East Memphis office district can absorb some loss to Downtown
The East Memphis office district has been the city's strongest submarket for years. But is it strong enough to weather the shift of big tenants from the suburbs to Downtown?
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Daily Briefs
- Methodist South Hospital names new president
- Bella Vita Gifts & Interiors moving to Germantown
- Methodist Le Bonheur, St. Jude and FedEx among 2019 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
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FedEx Logistics HQ incentives top $34 million with EDGE approval
With grants and tax abatements, FedEx Logistics has secured a benefit of $34 million for its plans to create a consolidated headquarters in Downtown Memphis. And that doesn't include incentives from the state.
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FedEx Logistics HQ project wins $3 million in grants, tax freeze worth millions
Public incentives flowed Thursday into a project to retrofit the Gibson Guitar Factory and make it FedEx Logistics' global headquarters. A tax freeze and two grants sailed to approval.
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Daily Briefs
- Methodist Le Bonheur, St. Jude and FedEx among 2019 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
- International Tea will benefit LeMoyne-Owen
- O.C. Pleasant Jr. Operations Center to be dedicated Friday
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FedEx Logistics, The Clipper are variations on a Downtown theme of live-work-play
Developers of a new FedEx Logistics headquarters in the Gibson Guitar building and an adjoining $250 million mixed-use project hope to fill gaps in Downtown office, hotel and retail.
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FedEx Logistics announces headquarters at Gibson Guitar building
FedEx Logistics, the specialty services and trade unit of Memphis-based FedEx Corp., announced Tuesday it would put its headquarters in the Gibson Guitar building, giving FedEx a significant Downtown office presence.
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Extended tax freeze, reimbursable grant sought for FedEx Logistics' Downtown Memphis HQ
The first of what is expected to be a multifaceted incentive package for FedEx Logistics' planned Downtown Memphis headquarters is a $2 million reimbursable grant.
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Governor’s first Memphis economic development announcement expected Tuesday
Gov. Bill Lee is scheduled to be in Memphis Tuesday, Feb. 12, for what's expected to be his first economic development announcement in the city.
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Airport's inner workings come into focus on 'World Class Tour'
Memphis International Airport's Jon K. Thompson World Class Tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the airport and the FedEx Express hub.
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FedEx touts service upgrade as milestone in European growth
FedEx Express Europe announced Wednesday that it was upgrading FedEx Intra-European Economy parcel shipments in seven countries with plans to go Europe-wide by May 31.
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January 2019
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Airport posts increases in flights, seats and passengers in 2018
Memphis International Airport posted gains in passengers, flights and available seats on planes in 2018 for the first time since Delta Air Lines dehubbed the airport.
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FedEx pulls back curtain for peek at business relationship with Amazon
Memphis-based FedEx on Tuesday reiterated that Amazon.com is not its biggest customer and said for the first time that Amazon contributed less than 1.3 percent of total revenues in 2018.
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FedEx sweeps aside age limit for chairman Smith
FedEx directors eliminated a roadblock to chairman Frederick W. Smith remaining on the board after his 75th birthday this year. Directors also elected David J. Bronczek as their 13th member.
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FedEx Logistics finding its footing in changing economic landscape
Richard W. Smith, president and CEO of FedEx Logistics, discussed the company's organization and rebranding and riffed on topics ranging from Amazon to drones in a Memphis speech Tuesday.
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FedEx Express opens voluntary buyout offer period
FedEx said Friday it had opened an offer period for voluntary buyouts to certain employees in its FedEx Express and FedEx Corporate Services units.
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FedEx rebrands specialty, trade unit as FedEx Logistics
The FedEx specialty services unit led by the company founder's son, Richard W. Smith, has been rebranded as FedEx Logistics. It was formerly FedEx Trade Networks.
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Airport, FedEx combine for more than $1.6B in upgrades at Memphis International
Partial demolition of Concourse B got underway Thursday at Memphis International Airport, signaling the start of the most visible part of a project to modernize the airport's oldest concourse.
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FedEx announces plan for expansion by acquisition in Israel
Memphis-based FedEx Express and Israel's Flying Cargo Group said Tuesday that FedEx plans to buy Flying Cargo's international express business.
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FedEx agrees to $35.3 million settlement over illegal cigarette deliveries
FedEx has settled a lawsuit claiming it illegally shipped cigarettes directly to consumers in New York, according to that state's Attorney General Letitia James.
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FedEx sets first job fair of New Year to bolster hub workforce
FedEx's first job fair of 2019 is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 12, near the FedEx Express hub at Memphis International Airport. The company says 500 jobs are available.
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December 2018
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FedEx Express files $15M building permit
FedEx Express moves forward with the modernization project of its world hub in Memphis that will exceed $1 billion.
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Airport testing paves way for drones' future as eyes in sky, delivery workhorses
Drone testing by Memphis International Airport and technology partners could pave way for commercial uses like food, package deliveries. Memphis offers highly restricted airspace as proving ground.
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FedEx expects growth to continue despite trimming of workforce
FedEx may be trimming jobs with its newly announced voluntary buyout program, but if history is a guide, it doesn't mean the Memphis-based company is done growing. In fact, its workforce has kept pace with rising global shipping demand, despite notable personnel cuts in 2004, 2009 and 2014.
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FedEx announces buyouts, lowers earnings expectations on global slowdown
Citing global economic weakness, FedEx on Tuesday announced a voluntary buyout program for U.S. employees and dialed back forecasts for full-year earnings and a major profit improvement program. -
FedEx stretches shipping deadlines to hit e-commerce sweet spot
FedEx has rolled out a new shipping option for online retailers that caters to a consumer preference for evening shopping. -
Amazon spreads delivery network into Memphis with Prime vans, contractors
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Graceland loses round, vows to appeal bid for arena funding
Graceland’s battle with the city and Memphis Grizzlies over a FedExForum noncompete clause is expected to continue in a higher court after a lawsuit was dismissed in Shelby County Chancery Court. -
Raj Subramaniam to succeed David Cunningham as FedEx Express chief
FedEx Express gets a new chief Jan. 1, with a rising star in FedEx leadership taking over for a long-tenured executive who embodies the company’s wealth of home-grown talent. -
FedEx, Walgreens roll out home delivery of prescriptions
FedEx and Walgreens said Thursday they’re doubling down on their alliance by offering next-day prescription deliveries in selected U.S. markets. -
FedEx-leased office sells for more than $11 million
An office building largely leased by FedEx has sold for $11.1 million. -
FedEx job fair set Saturday to hire 500 part-timers at Express hub
FedEx is holding a job fair Saturday, Dec. 8, to fill 500 permanent part-time jobs at the FedEx Express world hub at Memphis International Airport.
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November 2018
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FedEx Trade Networks backs out of deal for Gibson Guitar space
A deal that would have placed FedEx Trade Networks' headquarters in a prominent Downtown location is dead, FedEx officials confirmed Thursday. -
High-tech push fuels expansion of FedEx Ground Olive Branch hub
Dakota Garrity presides over central control at FedEx Ground in Olive Branch, Mississippi, like a NASA flight director overseeing a moon mission. -
FedEx adds 1,000 electric vehicles to operate in California
FedEx has announced a deal to significantly expand its electric vehicle fleet by adding 1,000 Chinese-made Chanje V8100 vehicles. -
Family of deceased FedEx hub worker sues equipment suppliers for $3 million
Two suppliers of cargo handling equipment at the FedEx world hub face a $3 million lawsuit over the Nov. 22, 2017, death of material handler Ellen Gladney, 60. -
FedEx funds Tech901 courses for second straight year
Tech901, a local nonprofit specializing in IT training has been awarded a grant from FedEx Corp. to help fund instructional resources, textbooks and vouchers for certifications testing. -
Albert Glenn stood on shoulders of pioneering black pilots at FedEx, then paid it forward
With a hand up from FedEx’s pioneering black aviators, Albert Glenn reached his profession’s pinnacle flying wide-body air freighters around the world. -
Operation Warm coat giveaway at local schools warms bodies and hearts
FedEx volunteers and the national nonprofit Operation Warm blanketed two Memphis-area schools with TLC this week, distributing more than 700 winter coats at Hawkins Mill and Hamilton elementary schools. -
FedExFamilyHouse triples in size with completed expansion
When families have children in the hospital, the last thing they want to worry about is finding a place to stay nearby. -
FedEx to increase shipping rates after holiday season
FedEx Corp. announced it will increase shipping rates for three of its subsidiaries, FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight, effective Jan. 7. -
Aviation mechanic schools gear up with scholarship boost from FedEx
“The sky’s the limit” is a recurring theme in conversations among students, faculty and administrators of a school for aircraft mechanics in the shadow of FedEx Express’ Memphis world hub.
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October 2018
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FedEx ending NRA shipping discount program
FedEx Corp. has announced that it will end a shipping discount alliance with the National Rifle Association, citing an inadequate volume of shipping to sustain the program. -
FedEx volunteers bundle 'just the basics' for storm victims
About 110 FedEx volunteers gathered in Memphis Friday, Oct. 26, to package more than 3,600 hygiene kits to replenish the warehouses of Heart to Heart International following a deadly tropical storm season. -
Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Notes from the Tigers 120-66 win over LeMoyne-Owen
Memphis drummed Lemoyne-Owen in head coach Penny Hardaway’s debut as the Tigers coach. Here are the tip-ins and turnovers from the win. -
FedEx gives University of Memphis $500,000 for aviation scholarships
The University of Memphis will receive $500,000 from a FedEx Express scholarship grant to support a newfound commercial aviation degree program. -
Five prominent business leaders to discuss diversity in the workplace
Five panelists representing major companies in the Memphis area will share their thoughts and perspectives on diversity in the workplace at the 11th annual Leadership Memphis Multicultural Breakfast and diversity panel with the theme “ROI of Diversity,” Friday, Nov. 2, at Holiday Inn - University of Memphis. -
Airport sets Jon K. Thompson World Class Tour dates for 2019
Memphis International Airport has announced its 2019 lineup of free behind-the-scenes tours designed to familiarize the public with airport operations and economic impact. -
FedEx announces agreement to buy Australian logistics services company
FedEx on Thursday announced an agreement to buy Australian logistics services company Manton Air-Sea Pty Ltd. -
FedEx hubs ramping up hiring for holiday shipping season
FedEx isn’t worried about recruiting employees for the coming peak season despite Amazon’s move to a $15 minimum wage starting Nov. 1, a high-ranking official said Friday. -
FedEx, Williams-Sonoma among firms hiring thousands
FedEx will hire 3,800 people in the Memphis area for the holiday shipping season, out of 55,000 additional personnel systemwide. -
Former Yahoo! chief Carol Bartz featured in CBHS FedEx Speaker Series
Former Yahoo! and Autodesk chief executive officer Carol Bartz will speak in Memphis Thursday as part of Christian Brothers High School’s FedEx Speaker Series. -
Memphis Habitat celebrates milestone with 500th house
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis has two reasons to celebrate, and the organization is recognizing those milestones by working.
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Free tuition at U of M Global expands to FedEx Indianapolis hub
FedEx’s free tuition offering for hub workers has reached Indianapolis, where more than 3,500 employees are eligible to pursue degrees at the University of Memphis' online offering, U of M Global. -
FedEx challenge grant fuels $40 million, and counting, for Epicenter
Paced by $10 million from FedEx, Epicenter Memphis has raised $40 million to support emerging businesses and is pushing toward a $100 million war chest. -
FedEx succession planning in focus as Fred Smith approaches 75
Is the clock ticking on Frederick W. Smith’s tenure as chairman of the transportation giant he launched in Memphis 45 years ago? -
With airport modernization project under way, officials begin looking ahead
A $245 million concourse modernization is just getting started, but already Memphis International Airport officials are looking down the runway toward the future. -
FedEx marks change of guard in exits of Barksdale, Ducker
FedEx marked departures of two lions of its 45-year history on Monday with standing ovations from shareholders and high praise from company leader Frederick W. Smith. -
Free tuition program going gangbusters at FedEx hub
Debra Clark thought there must be a catch when her manager announced FedEx was offering Memphis hub workers tuition-free online education at University of Memphis. -
FedEx cites TNT acquisition, flexibility in confident earnings forecast
FedEx leaders stood strong Monday in the face of tariff threats, Amazon delivery plans and lower-than-expected, but robust quarterly profit growth. -
Consumer’s Guide to the 2018-2019 Grizzlies Home Schedule
From a competitive standpoint, the Memphis Grizzlies’ 2018-2019 schedule is the kind of unremarkable to which NBA schedule-makers aspire. -
FedEx earnings surge, but fall short of expectations
FedEx earnings rose nearly 38 percent in the June-August quarter from a year ago, but fell short of analysts’ expectations.
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