OfficeMax to offer shipping through FedEx partnership

MEMPHIS, Tenn. OfficeMax has agreed to a multi-year deal with FedEx to bring domestic FedEx Express and FedEx Ground shipping in more than 900 U.S. OfficeMax retail locations beginning in fall 2009.

“OfficeMax is proud to add FedEx shipping services to the full range of office products and services we offer our customers every day,” said Ryan Vero, EVP and chief merchandising officer for OfficeMax. “FedEx brings convenient, reliable shipping services that will help our customers meet all of their business needs.”

FedEx services were rolled out in select Chicago and Memphis, Tenn. locations in mid-June. Locations will continue to roll out through July, August and September. All OfficeMax stores in the United States are expected to have domestic FedEx shipping capabilities by Sept. 30. OfficeMax will accept drop-off packages from FedEx customers at OfficeMax ImPress counters, OfficeMax’s full service in-store print and document services center.