Federal Express Canada Corporation (FedEx Express Canada), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), announced its single largest Canadian retail rollout in the company’s history. An agreement has been reached with Staples Canada that will see 305 Staples locations house full-service FedEx Authorized ShipCentres® within their stores across Canada. This agreement will increase FedEx retail locations to 1003 locations effective immediately.
The FedEx Authorized ShipCentres will be rolled out across Staples locations in Canada and will immediately offer drop off services. FedEx Hold at Location and pick-up services, including domestic and international shipments through FedEx Express and FedEx Ground, will be offered at all Staples locations by the fall of 2019 in advance of the Peak holiday shopping season.
“With more than 300 store locations across the country, Staples is a well-situated destination for the majority of Canadians for their everyday shipping needs,” said David Boone, chief executive officer of Staples Canada. “Whether you’re shipping something out or picking something up, this alliance with FedEx is a solution to make sure your packages arrive safely and securely.”