FedEx Expects Lower Holiday Season Ground Shipping Volume

FedEx’s e-commerce delivery division announced last week that it expects lower volume forecasts as customers ship fewer packages during the holiday season. Reuters obtained an internal memo to 6,000 independent contractors who handle the delivery and trucking for FedEx Ground in the U.S., which says the company expects” downward adjustments to volume forecasts. “These changes…

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Warm Up Your Sales With Outerwear and Jackets

Seasonal changes represent a big opportunity for distributors when it comes to branded merchandise. As the summer months wrap up and we say goodbye to warm weather, businesses and organizations are preparing their cool-weather campaigns. That means instead of umbrellas and coolers, they’re looking for scarves and fuzzy blankets. When it comes to branded apparel,…

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Safety Made Acquires Assets of Ready 4 Kits

Safety Made, Keene, NH, announced that this week it has acquired the assets of Ready 4 Kits. The two companies share some history, with Safety Made president Paul Dubois getting his start at Ready 4 Kits until leaving in 2017 to start Safety Made. With this acquisition, Ready 4 Kits will become a brand within…

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Planning for Holiday and Seasonal Promotions Year-Round

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and the unofficial start of the holiday season. That means it’s time to really think about holiday-themed gifts. We don’t like being those people who put up a Christmas tree seconds after the last trick-or-treaters leave, but from a business perspective, it’s best to begin sooner…

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