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When we talk about post-merger integration, the discussion often runs to culture or IT issues or tough marketing choices or plain old cost synergies. But what about post-merger brand integration? That's a task that touches on all those areas and other besides. Indeed, the branding decisions can be some of...
Posted on August 14, 2009 8:40 AM
FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) bummed out the stock market Wednesday by posting an $876 million quarterly loss. Overshadowed by the perception of the shipping giant's results as an economic indicator was more bad news about the company's FedEx Office unit, the twice-rebranded Kinko's Inc., which FedEx bought for $2.4 billion in...
Posted on June 18, 2009 12:16 PM
When FedEx Corp. announced its first quarterly loss in 11 years on June 19, it came as no surprise. Hurt by a slumping U.S. economy and soaring fuel costs, the global shipping giant had warned that the news wouldn't be good. Net income dropped to $341 million for the fourth...
Posted on June 20, 2008 12:27 PM
As you may have heard, FedEx Corp. posted its first quarterly loss in 11 years during the fourth quarter. The sluggish economy and soaring fuel costs dragged net income down to $341 million for the quarter, down from $610 million from the same time period in 2007. Revenue did rise,...
Posted on June 19, 2008 2:02 PM
If you needed more proof that post-merger integration is an ongoing process, look no further than FedEx Corp. After four years as FedEx Kinko's, the company has decided to change the name of its printing and professional services unit to FedEx Office. When FedEx acquired the struggling print shop for...
Posted on June 3, 2008 11:38 AM
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