Richard W. Smith will become president and CEO-elect of FedEx Express following the announcement Thursday, March 10, that Donald F. Colleran will retire effective Dec. 31, 2022.

Russian invasion prompts FedEx to indefinitely suspend its services in Ukraine.

State Rep. Jason Powell plans to start a new caucus, the Train Travel Caucus, to increase rail infrastructure in Tennessee. 

Live rodents, dead rodents in “various states of decay,” rodent feces, dead birds and bird droppings were found inside a West Memphis Family Dollar distribution facility, prompting a voluntary recall. 

A woman working in the hub at FedEx was killed early Friday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department.

The project included much-needed seismic upgrades as well as a redesign that added more natural lighting, wider corridors, larger gate areas and higher ceilings. 

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., plans for 50% of its global pickup and delivery vehicle purchases to be electric by 2025, with plans to reach 100% by 2030. 

The automotive campus at Blue Oval City should start manufacturing the all-electric pickup truck by 2025. 

Delta said it canceled flights Friday because of the impact of Omicron and possibility of bad weather after it had “exhausted all options and resources — including rerouting and substitutions of aircraft and crews to cover scheduled flying.”

Memphis International Airport is nearing completion of its remodel of Terminal B, which will house all airline activity, retail shops and restaurants. 

Spirit Airlines becomes the ninth airline serving Memphis International, and the first new airline to service the Bluff City since 2017. 

The crisis has pushed many shoppers to look early for Christmas gifts and caused headaches for retailers big and small.

Clay Bright will head operation and development of the Haywood County Megasite. He has been the Tennessee Transportation Commissioner since 2019.

Memphis International Airport reported a September spike in travelers over the same month a year ago, and officials warn Memphians to expect crowds on peak days, Nov. 24-29.

Three organizations against the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s recent service changes are holding a town hall meeting Friday, Oct. 15, in Boxtown.

About 25 logistics robots showed up in the Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference at the Renasant Convention Center on Tuesday, Oct. 12.

Robots and businesses — especially logistics companies like FedEx — will converge in Memphis Oct. 12-14 at the Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference.

IMC received a 10-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) in January 2020 to make the investment and move its headquarters from Lenox Park to Collierville.

EDGE estimates its work has generated $1.7 billion in local tax revenue and $810 million in spending with minority- and women-owned businesses in Memphis and Shelby County. 

The Memphis-based shipping giant cited headwinds that include backups in supply chains that are affecting every industry, as well as hiring costs for workers.

“He always wanted the best people to take care of his business. You know what? If you get the best people, you don’t have to worry about execution. He knew that if we executed, we would get another opportunity,” son Bill Dunavant said.

The PILOTs were granted to RedDot, a Washington-based HVAC manufacturer and distributor, and DHL Supply Chain, a third-party logistics provider.

Vacation Express brought the popular flights from Memphis to Mexico back this summer, following a year’s absence due to the pandemic.