UPS

United Parcel Service is an American multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. UPS® is one of the largest and most trusted Global shipping & logistics companies worldwide.

(source: ups.com)

UPS Expands Reverse Logistics Footprint With Acquisition of Happy Returns
UPS Expands Reverse Logistics Footprint With Acquisition of Happy Returns
October 25, 2023  |  Retail

UPS plans to acquire Happy Returns, a software and reverse logistics company, to expand its returns footprint and enhance its digital solutions. This deal aims to address...

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Consumers Fuel Uber’s Newest Return Service 
Consumers Fuel Uber’s Newest Return Service 
October 10, 2023  |  Retail

Most people consider returns annoying. And by most people, we mean the 79% of shoppers under 30 the National Retail Federation surveyed who consider mail...

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UPS and FedEx Offer Discounts Amid Decreased Shipping Volume
UPS and FedEx Offer Discounts Amid Decreased Shipping Volume
October 06, 2023  |  Delivery

Major players in the parcel delivery industry are reportedly facing a weak holiday shipping season as demand for goods slows down. In response, both UPS and FedEx are...

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UPS Acquires MNX to Enhance Time-Critical Logistics for Healthcare
UPS Acquires MNX to Enhance Time-Critical Logistics for Healthcare
September 28, 2023  |  Acquisitions

UPS has entered into an agreement to acquire MNX Global Logistics, a global time-critical logistics provider. This move aims to enhance UPS’ precision and capability in offering...

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Holiday Hiring Plateaus at Logistics Firms Amid Retail Uncertainty
Holiday Hiring Plateaus at Logistics Firms Amid Retail Uncertainty
September 28, 2023  |  Retail

Last week, Amazon announced plans to increase its hiring for the holiday season. It now looks like it might be the only big company in the retail/fulfillment...

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FedEx’s Volume Pressures Point to Spending Shifts and Amazon’s Fulfillment Dreams 
FedEx’s Volume Pressures Point to Spending Shifts and Amazon’s Fulfillment Dreams 
September 22, 2023  |  Delivery

Wall Street’s focus on FedEx has been trained on cost cutting, and as we profiled here in the immediate wake of earnings, investors have cheered the...

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Report: Porch Pirates Targeted 79% of Americans in 2022
Report: Porch Pirates Targeted 79% of Americans in 2022
September 21, 2023  |  Delivery

America appears to be living in the age of the porch pirate. Package thefts from people’s homes are on the rise, CNBC reported Thursday (Sept....

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FedEx Expects Package Volume to Continue Slide
FedEx Expects Package Volume to Continue Slide
September 20, 2023  |  Delivery

FedEx has reportedly been navigating the challenges in the parcel market and impressing investors on Wall Street.  Despite facing declining package volumes, the global courier...

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Amazon Offers ‘Buy With Prime’ Logistics to Shopify Merchants
Amazon Offers ‘Buy With Prime’ Logistics to Shopify Merchants
August 31, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon and Shopify have announced a new partnership that will allow merchants who pay for Shopify’s eCommerce tools to use Amazon’s logistics network. This means...

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