MBJ talks to FedEx Freight's CEO on leading an independent company, FedEx founder Fred Smith's mentorship, business ...

To paraphrase one of his overnight delivery company's famous ad campaigns, Fred Smith absolutely, positively transformed Memphis. That was a common theme among the tributes posted after news of ...

Within a few years of starting FedEx, Fred Smith made a real gamble to keep the company afloat. Smith founded the Federal Express in 1971 and it began operations in 1973. The company was based on an ...

The story of Frederick W. Smith and his revolutionary overnight delivery company, FedEx, is familiar to many people, especially Memphians. It's perhaps not surprising that the story of a billionaire ...

FedEx has announced that Fred Smith, the company's founder, is stepping down as CEO on June 1. Smith will be replaced by President and Chief Operating Officer Raj Subramaniam. The company said Smith ...

FedEx Chairman and CEO Fred Smith detailed the company’s plan to be carbon neutral by 2040 to U.S. lawmakers Wednesday, saying both business and pollution concerns played a part in the decision. “The ...

This story is part of the Iconic Brands series, a USA TODAY network project showcasing the companies and brands that helped shape the nation's identity, economy and culture. The series celebrates ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Founder Bill Catania spent seven ...