There are 263 article(s) tagged FedEx:

• November 2019

  • Report: FedEx hub worker's death followed mishap with cargo container

    FedEx says it's mourning "tragic accident" that killed Memphis hub material handler Duntate Young on Nov. 13, 2019, and defends its safety record.

    By Wayne Risher November 15, 2019

  • FedEx hub worker's death under investigation

    A worker died at the FedEx Express world hub in Memphis in early morning hours of Nov. 13.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 13, 2019

  • FedEx sees drones as tool for streamlining courier routes

    FedEx Express regional president Richard W. Smith talked about Wing drones, Roxo the SameDay Bot and automation plans for the Memphis hub during an interview with The Daily Memphian.

    By Wayne Risher November 10, 2019

  • Little-known unit of black women kept mail flowing to World War II troops

    Indiana Hunt-Martin, one of seven surviving members of World War II's 6888th Postal Battalion, spoke at FedEx Express World Headquarters Friday, Nov. 8, during an early Veterans Day program.

    By Wayne Risher November 09, 2019

  • FedEx adds 14 Asia-Pacific markets to International First service

    FedEx Express has added 14 new Asia-Pacific origin markets for its FedEx International First service.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 01, 2019

  • Conaway: They took his balls; we'd like them back

    When they were building FedExForum, they had to put up protective bollards around the plaza, and Andy Dolich came up with the idea of painted balls: basketballs, baseballs, tennis balls, soccer balls. 

    By Dan Conaway November 01, 2019

• October 2019

  • FedExForum rolls out new features to please fans

    From food and drink to a remodeled in-phone app, a new look for the noticeably younger basketball squad coincides with some new treats and attractions at their arena.

    By Jared Boyd October 25, 2019

  • FedEx survey mines strong small business support for trade

    FedEx survey of small business leaders finds strong support for NAFTA, stronger support for new North American trade agreement.

    By Wayne Risher October 25, 2019

  • E-commerce 101? Amazon Academy coming to Southaven Nov. 1

    E-commerce giant Amazon will stage its first Amazon Academy in the U.S. in Southaven Nov. 1. It’s designed to help small businesses tap online sales while growing Amazon’s seller network.

    By Wayne Risher October 23, 2019

  • Hardaway can earn bonuses this season

    Will March be a profitable month for the Tigers coach? Improvements in attendance, on-court performance and academic measures would result in bonuses kicking in for Penny Hardaway.

    By Drew Hill October 23, 2019

  • FedEx books 2% pay raises but expects to skip annual bonuses again

    FedEx has given employees 2% cost of living increases but said Tuesday, Oct. 22, it doesn't expect to fund annual incentive compensation bonuses when fiscal year 2020 ends next May.

    By Wayne Risher October 22, 2019

  • FedEx's first drone delivery is from Dick's Sporting Goods

    FedEx and Wing Aviation completed what FedEx called the nation’s first “scheduled, commercial residential delivery” by drone in the U.S. in Virginia on Friday, Oct. 18.

    By Wayne Risher October 18, 2019

  • FedEx stamps Roxo's passport for international debut

    FedEx Express will test its SameDay Bot in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 17, 2019

  • FedEx pulls $212 million permit for hub transformation

    FedEx takes out $212 million building permit as part of $1.55 billion transformation of FedEx Express world hub at Memphis International Airport.

    By Wayne Risher October 16, 2019

  • FedEx expands delivery of heavy, bulky online purchases

    FedEx Freight Direct, a service that can move heavy, bulky e-commerce purchases into a consumer's home or business, is expanding to reach 80% of the contiguous U.S. population.

    By Wayne Risher October 15, 2019

  • FedEx Cross Border extends footprint

    FedEx Cross Border, which connects online merchants with international customers, announced openings of new offices in New Jersey, California and The Netherlands.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 14, 2019

  • Shelby County's first lactation pod installed at FedExForum

    FedExForum is now home to West Tennessee’s first lactation pod, purchased in June by Shelby County and installed last week at the sports and entertainment venue.

    By Linda A. Moore October 13, 2019

  • FedEx seeks to simplify e-commerce returns via Walgreens

    FedEx Returns Technology will be deployed at FedEx pickup and dropoff locations inside about 9,000 Walgreens stores in time for the holiday peak season.

    By Wayne Risher October 08, 2019

  • Job fairs hiring seasonal workers at FedEx, Williams-Sonoma

    FedEx and Williams-Sonoma will hire seasonal workers for the holiday peak during upcoming job fairs.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 02, 2019

• September 2019

  • FedEx looks to hire 3,250 in Memphis for peak

    FedEx is adding 3,250 workers in the Memphis area to help it handle a surge in package volume between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    By Wayne Risher September 28, 2019

  • FedEx volunteers put taste of home in USO holiday bags

    More than 200 FedEx volunteers assembled 12,000 holiday gift bags for the USO Holidays campaign Thursday, Sept. 26, at FedExForum.

    By Wayne Risher September 26, 2019

  • Memphis airport maintains No. 2 world ranking for cargo

    Memphis held its No. 2 ranking among the top cargo airports globally for 2018, according to the Airports Council International.

    By Wayne Risher September 25, 2019

  • Airport lands $4.2 million grant for new de-icing facility

    Memphis International Airport has landed a $4.2 million federal grant for an ongoing project to build consolidated de-icing facilities.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 24, 2019

  • FedEx doesn't dwell on past in annual shareholder meeting

    FedEx shareholders returned 12 directors to the board, endorsed company plans for named executive officer compensation and shot down two proposals from dissident stockholders during the company's annual meeting in Memphis Monday.

    By Wayne Risher September 23, 2019

  • Penny and Tigers open regular season Nov. 5 against South Carolina State

    Memphis coach Penny Hardaway and the nation's top recruiting class open the regular season Nov. 5 with a schedule featuring Oregon, NC State, Tennessee, Georgia along with AAC opponents.

    By Drew Hill September 20, 2019