FedEx SameDay Local service launches in collaboration with last mile delivery specialist OneRail

FedEx has announced the roll-out of FedEx SameDay Local, a rapid and same-day delivery offering.

“We’re supporting our customers in pushing the boundaries of their value proposition around speed and convenience,” says Jason Brenner, Senior Vice President, Digital Portfolio at FedEx. “FedEx SameDay Local will provide our customers with a scaled solution to give the delivery options customers want, without adding complexity to their operations - all backed by the confidence of working with FedEx.”

In collaboration with OneRail, a last mile delivery solution company, the service will let shoppers choose two-hour or end-of-day delivery directly at checkout. It will connect FedEx customers to a US wide network of more than 1,000 delivery providers. Orders are then automatically matched to the appropriate vehicle and driver, dispatched, and tracked with live updates from pickup to delivery.

“Retailers should embrace FedEx SameDay Local, instead of trying to build and operate their own delivery service. No one is better at logistics and last mile deliveries than FedEx. Think big!,” says Brittain Ladd, a supply chain consultant and former Amazon executive.

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

On demand delivery will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

Check out our 2025 winners here.

Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”

“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”

He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”

Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.