Appellate Court Upholds Ruling That FedEx Drivers Were Employees
A federal appellate court has ruled against FedEx in a case from 2003 involving 500 drivers in Kansas who claimed they were misclassified as contractors.
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UPS Asking Some Retailers for Peak Concessions on Large Parcels
To save costs, UPS has begun negotiating with major retail shippers about eliminating discounts for large parcels during this year’s peak holiday season.
FedEx Misses on Top and Bottom Line in Q4
FedEx’ Q4 top and bottom line fell short of expectations, the latter impacted by pension accounting adjustments and a settlement with California drivers.
Same-Day Delivery Activity Ratchets Up on Several Fronts
While the extent of consumer demand for same-day delivery remains an open question, activity and investment around it remains red hot.
Amazon Quietly Expands Prime, Allows Direct-From-Merchant Shipping
Amazon has quietly begun expanding its estimated 20 million Prime eligible listings by adding items that ship directly from merchants.
Dotcom Distribution CEO on Impact of DIM Weight Pricing
Hear Dotcom Distribution CEO Maria Haggerty as she discusses the impact of DIM weight pricing with Multichannel Merchant at IRCE 2015 in Chicago.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, June 8, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
5 Things Online Sellers Need to Know About USPS Price Changes
Here are 5 things merchant sellers need to know about the USPS postal rate changes taking effect on May 31 for a variety of services.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, May 14, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution centers and fulfillment centers.
USPS Reports Q2 Net Loss of $1.5B but 14.4% Gain in Parcel Volume
The USPS reported a $1.5B net loss in Q2, but a 14.4% gain in shipping and parcel volume, nearly double the 7.3% bump in 2014, boosting operating revenue.