Class action complaint filed against FedEx
A FedEx driver in Pennsylvania has filed a class action complaint about overtime wages and “misclassification”.
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Australia Post invests AUS$1m in new Alice Springs superstore
Australia Post has today (5 August) officially opened a new superstore in Alice Springs, following a $1 million investment to cater for changing consumer needs.
Read MoreDoddle launches new “Runner” service
UK parcel store operator Doddle is launching its new “Runner” app in London today.
Read MoreFlipkart service disrupted by staff dispute
Local sources report that some of Flipkart’s delivery personnel and shipment sorters in Mumbai have been on strike, demanding better working conditions and more money.
Read MoreMacy’s and Bloomingdale’s confirm roll-out of same-day delivery to additional markets
US retailers Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s have confirmed that they are expanding their same-day delivery service to nine additional markets, for products purchased online at macys.com, bloomingdales.com and on both brands’ mobile-enabled websites.
Read MoreFedEx plans for Yonkers distribution centre approved
The Yonkers Industrial Development Agency (YIDA) has approved incentives for FedEx to move forward with its planned $121.2m distribution centre in Yonkers.
Read MoreSuccess for US Postal Service’s small parcel sorting systems pilot
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has been testing new small parcel sorting systems (SPSS) at five sites across the country – with encouraging results.
Read MoreTarget looks to drive online sales with free delivery promotional deal
While a number of big-name retailers have recently been trying to manage their customers’ expectations on free shipping – by raising the minimum spend requirement to a cost-effective level, for example – many still find that “free shipping on every order” can be a useful limited-time promotional tool when they are trying to create online retail events.
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