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Interesting Economic Fact
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:37 am
by Bankermane
Due to the slowdown in the economy most retailers are showing substantial declines in sales.
Internet retailers like Amazon, etc. are showing increases. Their explanation is that due to
high gas prices, people are ordering from home rather than driving to local shopping centers.
Shipping costs are cheaper than driving to the mall.
Re: Interesting Economic Fact
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:59 am
by Rice
The product is also cheaper I would assume...Its a win win situation...We ordered pizza last night and they said would you like that delivered?? I said how much? They said $1.50!! I said heck ya deliver it
Re: Interesting Economic Fact
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:16 pm
by Bankermane
The downside is UPS etc. prolly going up.
Re: Interesting Economic Fact
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:18 pm
by Rice
ya I think they pay for their own vehicles now days also
Re: Interesting Economic Fact
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:42 pm
by the doctor
yeah last I remember Fed Ex is in the middle of a spat with the IRS about their drivers...Fed Ex is showing they are contract labor on the corp return
the doc
Re: Interesting Economic Fact
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:22 pm
by RedEyed Duck
I believe that quite a few of FED EX's drivers are contract labor in the rural areas
Re: Interesting Economic Fact
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:45 am
by blue31
Fed Ex ground drivers are contracted labor.
Re: Interesting Economic Fact
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:53 am
by Super Black Eagle
Lots of FedEx's flights are contracted also. Most smaller routes are owned my other companies...Air Contractors, Air Tahoma, Baron Aviation, Services, Empire Airlines, Morningstar Air Express, Mountain Air Cargo, West Air Inc..... etc