FedEx Archives: 2002 Press Releases

( BW)(DC-NAR/FEDEX)(FDX) NAR Signs FedEx As Exclusive Shipping Provider

    NAR President Martin Edwards Jr. said that FedEx was selected because of the company's established reputation as a trusted brand, unparalleled service and convenience, and a serious commitment to reach NAR members with its programs.

    "FedEx brings tremendous value to NAR members. The company has a great track record of providing reliable service to its users, and the service is easy and convenient to use. FedEx's programs will significantly impact the bottom line of our members and associations," said Edwards, a partner with Colliers Wilkinson & Snowden Inc., Memphis, Tenn.

    NAR chose FedEx as the result of an in-depth comparison of all providers. "We chose FedEx because it has a history of shared success with premier partners, including American Express, IBM, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce," said Bob Goldberg, NAR senior vice president for marketing and business development.

    "FedEx also has special managers dedicated to the NAR program to handle the unique needs of NAR members," he said.

    The alliance, with FedEx companies FedEx Ground and FedEx Express, will provide Realtors(tm) discounts that vary depending on which of the many FedEx services they use. These include both FedEx Priority Overnight(tm) and Standard Overnight(tm) envelopes less than 8 oz., the FedEx 2-Day(tm) and FedEx Express Saver(tm), and both FedEx International Priority(tm) and FedEx International Economy(tm) services. Discounts are also offered on FedEx 1-Day(tm) Freight or FedEx 2-Day(tm) Freight and FedEx Ground services.

    Another aspect of the program is an online benefit at fedex.com, where a shipping address book can be stored and labels can be created and printed. FedEx is also building a comprehensive marketing campaign aimed at Realtors(tm) and will include direct mail campaigns, advertising, convention attendance and sponsorship.

    Randy Scarborough, manager for acquisition and alliance marketing for FedEx Services, said, "This is an excellent example of how the independent networks of FedEx Express and FedEx Ground provide a total transportation solution that will help the National Association of Realtors(tm) serve its members more efficiently and effectively."

    With annual revenues of $20 billion, FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) is the premier global provider of transportation, logistics, e-commerce and supply-chain management services. The company offers integrated business solutions through a network of subsidiaries operating independently, including FedEx Express, the world's largest express transportation company; FedEx Ground, North America's second-largest provider of small-package ground delivery service; FedEx Freight, the largest U.S. provider of regional less-than-truckload freight services; FedEx Custom Critical, North America's largest provider of expedited time-critical shipments; and FedEx Trade Networks, a provider of customs clearance, international freight forwarding and trade facilitation.

    To learn more about the NAR and FedEx program, call toll free 866-869-1171, and mention NAR code 155, or visit http://www.realtor.org/realtorVIP. To learn more about FedEx services, visit the Web site at: http://www.fedex.com.

    The National Association of Realtors(tm), "The Voice for Real Estate," is America's largest trade association, representing more than 800,000 members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

    Information about NAR is available at http://realtor.org. This and other news releases are posted in the Web site's "News Media" section.

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    CONTACT: National Association Of Realtors
             Mary Stark-Hood, 312/329-8374
             Brian M. Carter, 901/434-7786

    KEYWORD: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
    INDUSTRY KEYWORD: REAL ESTATE MARKETING AGREEMENTS
    SOURCE: National Association Of Realtors