FedEx business model hits bump

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and an express transportation company, has named David Ross president of its new Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa Region (MEIA) region. More: continued here

Quincy police are asking for the public’s help tracking down a man who assaulted and tried to take a package from a FedEx driver making a delivery at a North Quincy apartment building late last month. More: continued here

Santa Monica Pier's Ferris wheel up for auction on eBaySan Jose Mercury News,  USA –5 hours agoAP A Ferris wheel that has operated on the Santa Monica Pier for the past 12 years is up for grabs on eBay. The nine-story-tall wheel has provided 3 million …Santa Monica Ferris wheel for sale. Wanna go halfsies?Los Angeles…

FedEx Corp. is speeding up transit times for delivery from Europe to major U.S. East Coast cities. Its FedEx Express subsidiary has upgraded its next-business-day delivery service, FedEx International Priority. More: continued here

U.S. News & World Report Amazon's Weak Australia Launch Is Great for eBayU.S. News & World ReportPost says one potential winner from the unimpressive launch could be eBay (EBAY). Australia is eBay's fourth-largest global market, and the stock jumped 4.4 percent this week following the mixed reviews of Amazon Australia. For now, Post says …and…

Airport, FedEx, retailers hoping for business as usual during winter storm. More: continued here