FedEx Kinko's Collaboration: A History
FedEx has had a long-standing and fruitful collaboration with Kinko's, dating back into the late 20th Century. What started out as a partnership has evolved to a seamless integration, offering customers a convenient one stop solution for all of their printing and shipping requirements.
FedEx and Kinko's story began in 1988, when FedEx Corporation purchased the California-based Kinko's business services chain. Kinko's, at the time of the purchase, was a well-established company known for its 24/7 access to printing and copying services.
FedEx recognized that their shipping and logistics expertise could complement Kinko's Document Management Services. FedEx's shipping services were integrated into Kinko’s retail locations. This allowed customers to have the convenience of sending packages, while also being able to take care of all their printing and copier needs.
FedEx expanded their services to include packaging and shipping assistance in Kinko's stores. This improved the customer experience because it offered a wide range of services all under one roof.
FedEx rebranded Kinko's offices as FedEx Office in 2008, marking an important milestone in the integration between the two companies. This move consolidated both the FedEx and Kinko’s brands under one identity, highlighting their combined expertise in shipping and printing.
FedEx Office is still the go-to place for businesses and individuals seeking professional packing, shipping, and printing solutions. FedEx Office offers a wide range of services to its customers, including digital print, document finishing, packaging and shipping, design and consulting, and more.
FedEx Office, the evolution of FedEx Kinko's and FedEx, reflects a partnership that has proven successful over time. By leveraging the strengths of each company, they have created an efficient and seamless solution for customers' shipping and printing needs.
FedEx and Kinko's have transformed the landscape of business, providing a one-stop shop for customers to meet their printing and shipment needs. FedEx Office was created as a result of the integration of FedEx Services into Kinko’s Locations. This partnership is still going strong today.
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