February 2019 - Ship Option

UPS eFulfillment Program Launches To Help Sellers Worldwide Easily Manage Multiple Marketplaces

Enter the rollout of UPS (NYSE: UPS) eFulfillment offering small- and medium-sized businesses worldwide streamlined fulfillment and shipping services to consumers in the U.S. and Canada. UPS eFulfillment can be used by merchants around the world who want to list on U.S. marketplaces and send to customers in the U.S. and in Canada. UPS began piloting the program in 2017 as a way to provide cutting-edge fulfillment and logistics options with access to multiple marketplaces. “To be able to sell acr

By UPS| 2019-02-27T16:00:00+00:00 February 27th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

Delivering the Future: FedEx Unveils Autonomous Delivery Robot

Delivering the Future: FedEx Unveils Autonomous Delivery RobotMEMPHIS, Tenn., February 27, 2019—FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today a development in cutting-edge delivery solutions to meet the rapidly changing needs of consumers — the FedEx SameDay Bot — an autonomous delivery device designed to help retailers make same-day and last-mile deliveries to their customers. FedEx is collaborating with companies such as AutoZone, Lowe’s, Pizza Hut, Target, Walgreens and Walmart to help assess retai

By FedEx| 2019-02-26T16:00:00+00:00 February 26th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS’s Safest Drivers Log Enough Accident-Free Miles For 200 Round Trips To Mars

US 02/26/19Atlanta, GAUPS Circle of Honor Drivers Log 14 Billion Miles Without an Accident1,436 drivers inducted this year; Circle of Honor Now Includes 10,364Michigan’s Tom Camp Continues His Record-Setting Ways With 56 Years Crash-FreeMore than 700 drivers accident-free for 35 years or more14 billion miles. That’s enough miles to make about 200 round trips to Mars, or over nine round trips to Saturn. UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the induction of 1,436 men and women into this elite group of U

By UPS| 2019-02-25T16:00:00+00:00 February 25th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

USPS issues Forever stamp celebrating Alabama’s bicentennial

Alabama Statehood Stamp Honors its Bicentennial U.S. Postal Service Issues Forever Stamp at Alabama200 EventHUNTSVILLE, AL — The U.S. Postal Service today commemorated Alabama’s bicentennial and entry as the 22nd state in the union with the unveiling of the Alabama Statehood Forever stamp during the Alabama200 ceremony at the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum in Huntsville, AL. The Alabama Statehood Forever stamp features an existing photograph taken at sunset in Cheaha State Park. Customers may purc

By USPS| 2019-02-22T16:00:00+00:00 February 22nd, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

USPS to dedicate Star Ribbon Forever stamp

Postal Service to Dedicate Star Ribbon Forever StampWhat: The Postal Service is issuing a Star Ribbon Forever stamp. The stamp features a digital illustration of a star made from a single red, white and blue ribbon. Background: The tri-colored ribbon, folded into a patriotic symbol, is intended to evoke the connectedness of the American people. Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shop, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724), by mail thr

By USPS| 2019-02-20T16:00:00+00:00 February 20th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

Parcel Pro Launches Partnership With MJSA

Online sales of luxury goods continue to flourish with growth of 24% in 20171. “E-commerce retail revenue is expected to top $4.88 trillion by 20213, so it is no surprise we are seeing more luxury goods shipments,” said Parcel Pro President Manuel Valdez. By endorsing Parcel Pro, MJSA provides Premier Members with exclusive rates for insured transportation. Parcel Pro is part of the MJSA Member Protection Package, a portfolio of leading business providers offering a spectrum of best-in-class ser

By UPS| 2019-02-18T16:00:00+00:00 February 18th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Launches Seventh Annual Small Business Grant Contest

FedEx Launches Seventh Annual Small Business Grant Contest$220,500 in Total Cash and Prizes Up for Grabs in 2019 ContestMEMPHIS, Tenn., February 19, 2019—FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the launch of its seventh annual Small Business Grant Contest. This year, the contest offers grants and services to ten U.S.- based small businesses, distributing a collective prize pool of $220,500—the largest sum since the contest was established in 2012. The contest has now grown from one country to el

By FedEx| 2019-02-18T16:00:00+00:00 February 18th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Board Increases Quarterly Dividend

US 02/15/19Atlanta, GAThe UPS (NYSE: UPS) Board of Directors today increased its regularly quarterly dividend by 5.5% to $0.96 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B shares. The dividend is payable March 12, 2019 to shareowners of record on Feb. 26, 2019. For nearly 50 years, the company has either increased or maintained its dividend. The company’s sustainability eNewsletter, UPS Horizons, can be found at ups.com/sustainabilitynewsletter. Such forward-looking statements, including sta

By UPS| 2019-02-14T16:00:00+00:00 February 14th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

USPS releases Cactus Flowers Forever stamps

Cactus Flowers Forever U.S. Postal Service Stamps Explore Unexpected BeautyMESA, AZ — The U.S. Postal Service showcases hidden beauty with the release of Cactus Flowers Forever stamps. Cactus flowers generally occur singly, although many separate blossoms might appear on a plant at the same time. Most cactus flowers are large and flamboyant, with colors of white, red, pink, orange or yellow.

By USPS| 2019-02-14T16:00:00+00:00 February 14th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Corporation Announces Appointment of Raj Subramaniam as President and Chief Operating Officer

FedEx Corporation Announces Appointment of Raj Subramaniam as President and Chief Operating OfficerMEMPHIS, Tenn., February 14, 2019 – FedEx Corp. announced today that Raj Subramaniam has been appointed president and chief operating officer, effective March 1. This appointment follows David J. Bronczek’s personal decision to retire as president and chief operating officer and from the Board. Subramaniam then took over as president of FedEx Express in Canada before moving back to the U.S. as seni

By FedEx| 2019-02-13T16:00:00+00:00 February 13th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments