FedEx Launches New Initiatives to Provide E-Commerce Support for Small and Medium Businesses
April 28 2020 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Includes new alliance with BigCommerce to
assist SMBs during COVID-19 pandemic
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today a new alliance with
BigCommerce, an open SaaS e-commerce platform, to help small and
medium businesses get up and running online fast and
affordably.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many brick-and-mortar businesses
have had to close their physical stores and are looking for ways to
move their retail operations online. To help with this effort,
FedEx and BigCommerce are collaborating on an offer for new
BigCommerce customers consisting of four months of free service
with BigCommerce and discounted FedEx shipping rates. More
information is available at
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/big-commerce.html.
“As we all face the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, it’s
even more important for small and medium businesses to be able to
continue providing much-needed goods and services to their
communities,” said Randy Scarborough, vice president of Customer
Engagement Marketing at FedEx. “We’re proud to team up with
BigCommerce to make it easier for more businesses to move online
quickly so they can stay connected to commerce and deliver for
their customers.”
The collaboration doesn’t stop there. FedEx and BigCommerce have
aligned to offer all BigCommerce customers access to FedEx shipping
discounts. Known as the FedEx Advantage Program, it will give
current small and medium businesses on BigCommerce access to FedEx
e-commerce solutions, including competitive shipping discounts.
“FedEx understands that making shipping seamless for small
businesses is an essential ingredient to success and to growth,”
added Scarborough. “This collaboration gives BigCommerce customers
simple and affordable access to FedEx top-tier shipping services
within the same familiar platform they are already using.”
FedEx is committed to supporting small businesses during this
challenging time to help ensure they continue to play a vital role
in our communities and the economy. FedEx recently joined a
coalition of more than 40 companies in Stand for Small powered by
American Express. This new digital platform leverages the power of
partnership to give small businesses access to meaningful support
during the COVID-19 crisis and recovery efforts.
FedEx continues to explore additional opportunities to assist
small businesses and currently offers several helpful online
resources to provide information and insights.
- The FedEx Small Business COVID-19 Resources page has
information to help business owners navigate running a small
company during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The newly launched Tech Chat with Small Business page serves as
a hub where business owners can see what technology their peers are
using to start and scale their businesses. They can learn about
different website platforms and online tools and hear directly from
businesses facing similar challenges.
- The FedEx Making it Work Podcast features guests and
entrepreneurs sharing their insights and conventional wisdom on the
highs and lows of running a business.
- The FedEx E-Commerce Center offers tips including e-commerce
shipping, fulfilling orders and meeting expectations beyond
delivery.
- The FedEx Small Business Center provides shipping solutions,
tools and insights from entrepreneurs and experts.
- FedEx Office is keeping businesses moving forward and offering
ready-to-print COVID flyers and posters about CDC-recommended
safety measures and social distancing. Through May 31, 2020,
customers can save up to $30 off their print orders.
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 $70 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 475,000
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.
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Jonathan Lyons FedEx Media Relations 901-355-5306
jonathanlyons@fedex.com
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