Amazon unblocks Prime shipments on FedEx Ground
Amazon has relaxed a peak season ban on sellers making self-fulfilled Prime shipments via FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery.
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January 2020
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Nelson: NBA Commissioner David Stern embraced Memphis. Here’s why
Stern cared deeply about both civil rights and bringing the NBA to mid-size cities where the basketball team would be one of the biggest things in town. For Stern, that combination equaled Memphis.
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FedEx building ‘a better mousetrap’ to corral e-commerce, boost profit
FedEx executives Frederick W. Smith and Alan B. Graf outlined three reasons for long-term optimism, the impact of Postal Service struggles and CEO succession plans during a recent podcast.
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UPS pulls permit for $22.5 million expansion at Memphis airport hub
Atlanta-based United Parcel Service has applied for a building permit for $22.5 million in work at its hub at Memphis International Airport.
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FedEx invests in Indigo Ag
Indigo Ag announces that FedEx has invested in the startup's latest round of capital fundraising.
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The Early Word: Two Memphis entities join forces; Hardaway reacts to poll position
Good morning; it’s Tuesday, Jan. 7, and the new Memphis City Council will hold its first meeting of the year today. The body is expected to discuss a proposed electric rate hike, but first: The Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries has compiled a quick guide to how city government works.
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Returns keep FedEx, rivals busy
Double-digit growth in e-commerce returns are providing a bump for FedEx and other carriers as peak season winds down, opening a window of opportunity year-round.
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FedEx seeking 500 hub workers in job fair Saturday, Jan. 4
FedEx Express is hiring for 500 permanent, part-time positions at the world hub in Memphis during a job fair Saturday, Jan. 4.
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December 2019
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Peak season sends logistics firms scrambling for workers
Memphis area transportation and logistics companies are scrambling to find enough employees in an era of full employment.
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FedEx getting up off the mat, ‘lapping Amazon’ in 2021
FedEx looks to e-commerce, expansion in Europe and efficiency moves including flight hour reductions and fleet modernization to drive future profitability. Company officials say they can't count on trade growth.
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Amazon limits Prime shipments via FedEx by third-party sellers
FedEx says Amazon could hurt small businesses by banning the e-commerce giant's third-party sellers from shipping Prime packages through FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery networks starting this week.
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Greater Memphis Chamber names Willie Gregory next chairman
The Greater Memphis Chamber chose the Nike executive to succeed Richard W. Smith as board chairman during the annual Chairman’s Luncheon at The Peabody on Thursday.
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Memphis airport adds to team for airfield drone testing
DJI, a global provider of civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has joined the Memphis International Airport-led test of drones for tasks including inspection of FedEx aircraft.
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Smith talks poverty, equity and ‘scope creep’ at Chamber as he exits
Richard W. Smith, the outgoing chamber board chairman and FedEx Express vice president, defended the use of tax incentives for economic development gains during an extended "Behind The Headlines" interview.
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FedEx hums along near full capacity despite Amazon split
FedEx marked what was expected to be one of its busiest days in history on Monday, Dec. 2, as more than 33 million shipments moved through the Memphis-based company's network.
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November 2019
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Modest increase projected for FedEx in holiday peak season
Shipping industry consultant SJ Consulting believes FedEx peak season volume will increase a relatively modest 3%, in part because of the expansion of Amazon's delivery network.
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Nelson: Fred Smith doesn’t know it, but he inspires my students
The FedEx founder’s story is one every Memphian of a certain age has heard. But it’s a story – like the Christmas story – that never gets old. And like that story, it lies at the intersection of history and legend.
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Let it snow?
FedEx volunteers and Operation Warm, a Philadelphia nonprofit that gives coats to needy children, combined for coat giveaways at Bruce and LaRose elementary schools in Memphis this week.
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FedEx peak projection: 33 million shipments moving on Cyber Monday
FedEx expects to more than double normal package volume of 15 million packages a day on three Mondays in December, starting with Cyber Monday, Dec. 2.
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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.
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FedEx to discontinue pension for new hires after Jan. 1
FedEx won't offer a pension plan for new hires starting Jan. 1, but will offer a stronger 401(k) retirement savings plan.
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FedEx chief challenges Times to debate, calls article ‘outrageous distortion’
FedEx chairman Frederick W. Smith labeled as an "outrageous distortion" a Sunday New York Times article on FedEx capital investments and tax savings following the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act.
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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.
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October 2019
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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.
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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.
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