Luggage Express
 | |
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Universal Express with Richard Altomare |
| Fate | Acquired in 2007 |
| Successor | Luggage Forward |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Services | Luggage delivery service |
| Owner | Luggage Forward |
| Website | www |
Luggage Express is an American door-to-door luggage delivery service that was launched by parent company, Universal Express. Luggage Express arranged to pick up travelers' baggage at their home or office prior to a trip and have it waiting at the hotel or resort in the destination city.[1]
In 2007, parent company Universal Express collapsed as a result of CEO, Richard Altomare issuing billions of illegal and unregistered shares of stock. A receiver was appointed federal judge at the request of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to oversee the divestiture of assets.[2] The receiver sold Luggage Express to Sports Express which ultimately became part of Luggage Forward.
History
[edit]Luggage Express began service in 1988 and operated under the Universal Express umbrella until the company's collapse in 2007.
In 2007, Luggage Express was sold to Sports Express, LLC, a competitive luggage and sports equipment delivery company based in Durango, Colorado.
Sports Express and all related brands were acquired by First Luggage, a luggage shipping company based in the United Kingdom, in 2008.
In 2009, Luggage Forward acquired the Sports Express, Luggage Express, and Virtual Bellhop brands from First Luggage.[3]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Nicholson, Gilbert. "Luggage Express Handles the Bags". Birmingham Business Journal. Retrieved June 15, 2003.
- ↑ Bandell, Brian. "Former Universal Express CEO goes to federal prison". Retrieved May 15, 2008.
- ↑ "Luggage Forward Completes Acquisition of Sports Express". Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
