UPS Plans to Boost Holiday Hiring
UPS Inc. said it plans to hire as many as 95,000 seasonal workers, an increase of nearly 75%, to handle increased peak season holiday shipments.
September 16, 2014Chang Succeeds Bernabucci at UPS Capital
UPS Inc. said Ronald Chang has been named president of its UPS Capital business, which offers insurance and trade payment services, to succeed Bob Bernabucci, who is retiring after 41 years of service.
August 22, 2014UPS Has Data Breach at 51 Stores
UPS Inc. said 51 of its UPS Store franchise service locations have been victimized by a data breach that revealed some customers’ personal information.
August 21, 2014UPS Reports 2nd-Quarter Growth, Plans Operational Improvements
UPS Inc. said its second-quarter profit improved 4.5% to $1.12 billion, excluding a one-time pension charge, driven by revenue growth in every sector.
August 4, 2014UPS Sets 20% Carbon Emission Reduction Goal
UPS Inc. has set a goal of reducing carbon emissions 20% by 2020 after meeting its previous emissions reduction goal early, the package carrier said.
July 30, 2014UPS’ 2Q Profit Improves, Excluding Pension Charge
UPS Inc.’s second-quarter profit improved 4.5% to $1.12 billion, excluding a one-time pension charge, driven by revenue growth in all of its shipping segments.
July 29, 2014UPS Plans to Invest $1 Billion in European Operations
UPS Inc. plans to invest $1 billion in its European operations in the next three to five years, chief financial officer Kurt Kuehn told a German newspaper, Reuters reported.
July 2, 2014UPS to Use Dimensional Pricing for All Packages
UPS Inc. said it plans to begin using dimensional pricing to calculate rates for all ground shipments, as carriers shift pricing strategy to match lighter-weight packages.
June 17, 2014UPS Names David Abney CEO, Effective Sept. 1
UPS Inc. named David Abney its new CEO, effective Sept. 1, succeeding Scott Davis, 62, who has been the company’s chairman and CEO since 2008.
June 6, 2014Severe Winter Cuts UPS Earnings; Package Unit Hurt Most by Storms
UPS Inc. last week said its first-quarter net income fell 12%, as higher costs triggered by bad winter weather cut companywide profitability by $200 million.
April 28, 2014