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FedEx Office Survey Reveals Enduring Preference for Printed Materials in Today’s Increasingly Digital Environment

In the survey, FedEx Office explored the opinions of consumers and small business owners to learn more about their preferences and purchasing habits regarding professional printing services. Four out of five small business owners said that professional printing services can help their businesses stand out from the competition. Nine in 10 consumers agreed that the quality of printed materials is an indication of the quality of service provided by a business. FedEx Office excels in these target ar

By | 2018-04-25T17:00:00+00:00 April 25th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

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Magento’s Premier designation recognizes global leaders and brings close collaboration in key categories of interest to e-commerce merchants. Magento’s Premier designation recognizes global leaders and brings close collaboration in key categories of interest to e-commerce merchants. DHL connects shoppers with their goods,“ said John Pearson, CEO Europe and Global Head of Commercial, DHL Express. DHL will also have early access to Magento product roadmaps so as to improve integrations and the merchant experience. “We’re particularly excited about the potential of Magento Shipping, and will integrate our most advanced shipping solutions

By | 2018-04-24T17:00:00+00:00 April 24th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Offers Voluntary Retirement Incentive To Eligible U.S.-Based Management Employees

US 04/25/18Atlanta, GAUPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced further actions within the company’s organizational transformation initiatives. A select group of non-operations, retirement-eligible U.S. management employees were informed of their eligibility for participation in a special Voluntary Retirement Plan (VRP). The voluntary retirement program is designed to occur in phases to help maintain an orderly transition among those eligible to retire. The special VRP offer does not change the design, no

By | 2018-04-24T17:00:00+00:00 April 24th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

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Shareholders with a majority equivalent to 99.93% of the company’s share capital present at the AGM resolved to pay a dividend of EUR 1.15 per share. The Annual General Meeting gave a vote of confidence with large majorities to the Board of Management (with 99.67% of the votes cast) and the Supervisory Board (99.59%) for the financial year 2017. With great majority, the Annual General Meeting also approved the remuneration system for the Board of Management and resolved two authorizations for a drawing of contingent capital. In addition, the term of office of Prof. Dr Wulf von Schimmelmann, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, ends as sched

By | 2018-04-23T17:00:00+00:00 April 23rd, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Awards $120,500 to Top Ten Winners of its Sixth Annual Small Business Grant Contest

FedEx Awards $120,500 to Top Ten Winners of its Sixth Annual Small Business Grant ContestRumi Spice Wins Grand Prize of $25,000, Plus $7,500 in FedEx Office ServicesMEMPHIS, Tenn., April 24, 2018 — FedEx announced today that Rumi Spice – a Chicago-based business that sources and brings to market premier saffron from the fields of Afghanistan – is the grand prize winner of its sixth annual FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. Rumi Spice will receive a $25,000 grant, plus $7,500 in FedEx Office® pr

By | 2018-04-23T17:00:00+00:00 April 23rd, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Promotes Charlene Thomas To West Region President

US 04/23/18Atlanta, GAThomas will lead small package operations in eight districts covering 25 states. UPS (NYSE:UPS) today said it has promoted Charlene Thomas to West Region President, responsible for small package business operations in 25 states, succeeding George Willis, who took the role of UPS President of U.S. Operations. “We’re pleased Charlene has accepted the role of West Region President,” Willis said. “She has deep experience in UPS operations as well as broad business experience in

By | 2018-04-22T17:00:00+00:00 April 22nd, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

One of the Most Popular Roses of All Time

Postal Service celebrates the peace rose today with the release of the Peace Rose Forever stamp. The stamp, which features the beautiful garden rose that revolutionized hybrid tea roses, was dedicated at the Gardens of the American Rose Center. Postal Service has a long tradition of showcasing flowers and floral artwork on stamps,” said Postal Service Learning and Development Director Susan McKeen, who dedicated the stamp. The Peace Rose Forever stamp art features a detail of a photograph of the

By | 2018-04-20T17:00:00+00:00 April 20th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Connects Retailers And 43 Million Consumers Via The UPS My Choice Deals Site

US 04/18/18Atlanta, GASite allows UPS My Choice members access to hundreds of deals and discountsNo separate log-in required for free perk for UPS My Choice membersBusinesses benefit from millions of potential customersUPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the launch of its UPS My Choice Deals site offering retailers an exclusive platform to reach more than 43 million UPS My Choice members with special deals and discounts. UPS My Choice service offers more choice and control over package deliveries, a

By | 2018-04-17T17:00:00+00:00 April 17th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Freight President & CEO Michael L. Ducker to Retire August 15

FedEx Freight President & CEO Michael L. Ducker to Retire August 15MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 16, 2018 – FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) today announced that Michael L. Ducker, President and CEO of its FedEx Freight subsidiary, will retire effective August 15, 2018. Ducker took the helm at FedEx Freight in 2014 after spending close to 40 years at FedEx Express. “For more than 43 years, Mike Ducker has answered the call when FedEx asked him to lead in each new opportunity and role. He became the Vice Pre

By | 2018-04-15T17:00:00+00:00 April 15th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

George Willis Named UPS President Of U.S. Operations, Myron Gray To Retire

US 04/16/18Atlanta, GAUPS (NYSE: UPS) today appointed George Willis to the position of president of U.S. Operations, effective May 1. Willis, a 30 year veteran of UPS operations, will report to Jim Barber, UPS chief operating officer. Willis succeeds Myron Gray who has chosen to retire after a distinguished 40-year career at the company. Before serving as West Region president, Willis served as U.K., Ireland and Nordics district manager. In this role, he was responsible for operations, business

By | 2018-04-15T17:00:00+00:00 April 15th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments