E-commerce Growth Reason for Shipping Giant's
Largest Retail Rollout in Canada
to Date
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 1, 2019 /CNW/ - Federal Express Canada
Corporation (FedEx Express Canada), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp.
(NYSE: FDX), announced its single largest Canadian retail rollout
in the company's history. An agreement has been reached
with Staples Canada that will see
305 Staples locations house full-service FedEx Authorized
ShipCentres® within their stores across Canada. This
agreement will increase FedEx retail locations to 1003 locations
effective immediately.
The FedEx Authorized ShipCentres will be rolled out across
Staples locations in Canada and will immediately offer drop off
services. FedEx Hold at Location and pick-up services,
including domestic and international shipments through FedEx
Express and FedEx Ground, will be offered at all Staples locations by the fall of 2019 in
advance of the Peak holiday shopping season.
"With more than 300 store locations across the country,
Staples is a well-situated
destination for the majority of Canadians for their everyday
shipping needs," said David Boone,
chief executive officer of Staples Canada. "Whether you're
shipping something out or picking something up, this alliance with
FedEx is a solution to make sure your packages arrive safely and
securely."
To support the rising trend of e-commerce, FedEx continues to
explore new delivery models, technologies, aircraft, and vehicles
to better serve customers' needs as they travel the world's
physical and digital pathways. This includes collaborating
with Staples Canada to make it
easier for customers to pick up and ship packages.
"As the backbone of the e-commerce economy, FedEx is always
looking for new ways to invest in the best solutions for our
customers," said Lisa Lisson,
president of FedEx Express Canada. "Our alliance with
Staples strategically expands our
retail footprint across Canada,
creating possibilities for online shoppers and Canadian small and
medium businesses."
Staples Canada is transforming
its business to become The Working and Learning Company, and this
agreement with FedEx helps accelerate the retailer's expanded
professional and productivity services that help enable small
businesses and entrepreneurs to be successful. With the
addition of FedEx to its existing services offering, customers will
have the ability to purchase mailing supplies, pack and ship all in
one place.
"Staples is a brand Canadians
know and trust and the opportunity our alliance creates will result
in a better e-commerce experience for more Canadians," said
Lisson. "This alliance empowers Canadian businesses and their
customers with access to the global market place with security and
peace of mind."
Operating in 220 countries and territories, FedEx delivers 15
million packages on average every day and can deliver a shipment
from Canada to ninety-nine per
cent of the world's GDP.
About Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros
Staples Canada is The Working and Learning
Company. With a focus on community, inspiration and services, the
company is committed to being a dynamic, inspiring partner to
customers who visit its 305 locations across the country or shop
online at Staples.ca. Headquartered near Toronto, Ontario, a privately-owned company,
Staples Canada is dedicated to
helping its customers – entrepreneurs, educators, students and
parents – work, learn and grow. Visit staples.ca for
more information, or get social with @StaplesCanada on Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides
customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of
transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual
revenues of $69 billion, the company
offers integrated business solutions through operating companies
competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the
respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's
most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than
450,000 team members to remain focused on safety, the highest
ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers
and communities. To learn more about how FedEx connects people and
possibilities around the world, please visit about.fedex.com.
SOURCE Federal Express Canada Corporation