UPS forms unit to test, launch web businesses

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United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) has formed a new division that will test and start new businesses on the Internet. The eVentures division is intended to increase UPS' electronic commerce presence.

eVentures Ltd. (London, England)

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United Parcel Service Targets China

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The United Parcel Service is lobbying in Washington to have its own round-trip air routes to China. UPS wants to have its company owned cargo jets fly these routes in order to compete with FedEx and to take strategic advantage of the Chinese airfreight market.

China, Strategy & planning, Courier Services, Security Guards and Patrol Services, Airports, flying fields, & services, Airport Operations, Detective & armored car services, Airport Cargo Services, Statistical Data Included, Planning, Column, Delivery services, Express delivery services, Air freight, Air freight services, FedEx Corp.

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Boo.com says it will be liquidated after weeks of futile fund raising

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This article describes the demise of Boo.com, the sports clothing Internet company which had claimed to be the first truly global electronic retailer. Observers consider it a cautionary tale for investors in electronic retailing ventures.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, APPAREL AND OTHER TEXTILE PRODUCTS, Apparel & Related Products, Apparel Manufacturing, Clothing industry, boo.com Group Ltd.

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