All Supply chain articles
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AnalysisWhy Tesco could be targeting a Majestic Wine takeover
Tesco is thought to be among those considering the acquisition of Majestic. From wholesale opportunity to retail benefits and customer data potential, there is a raft of reasons why a deal might stack up.
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NewsDeliveroo to launch robot deliveries in London with Coco Robotics
Deliveroo has partnered with a robotics company for autonomous deliveries in London but insists the push will not replace gig-economy riders.
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InterviewHow Mango and Steve Madden have modernised the supply chain with Inspectorio
An optimised retail supply chain can be hard to deliver when scenarios outside of a team’s control can occur. It happens when geopolitical tensions, bottlenecks, communication gaps with suppliers, and more become an issue, but learning how to build resilience has become key.
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NewsGreggs puts 740 jobs at risk in factory closure plans
Greggs has launched a consultation to close four of its manufacturing sites in the UK, putting around 740 jobs at risk.
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AnalysisExplainer: How the EU's new import charge has hit Shein's sales and helped others
Retailers have called for a similar charge to be brought in for the UK, where parcels under £135 remain exempt from customs duties until reforms take place.
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AnalysisSustainable September: How retailers and shoppers are responding to the climate crisis
As William Reed’s annual Sustainable September campaign comes to a close, here is the must-read data analysis, interviews, news and insight into how retailers and consumers are responding to the climate crisis.
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AnalysisAldi CEO on where he’s investing as profits stand still
Aldi’s annual update showed flat profits but chief executive Giles believes volumes are what matter, and aims to ‘lean in on what makes us different’ as he questions the value of loyalty schemes to shoppers
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NewsAsda invests £250m in British produce through salad partnership
The retailer has inked a 10-year deal with UK grower Len Wright Salads, worth £25m a year through to 2036
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NewsIceland adopts AI to set markdowns on short-dated food
Iceland is bringing in AI software to help decide how deep to cut prices on food nearing the end of its shelf life, aiming to reduce waste without sacrificing margin.
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Retail VoiceFive moves that turn retail AI ambition into operating results
Retailers do not need more experiments. They need better operational foundations and a sharper test of value
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Supplier InsightHow dropshipping is becoming a scalable retailer growth strategy
A broader product range is no longer just about customer experience – it’s also vital to gaining attention in an AI-driven world
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NewsTesco goes nationwide on Deliveroo as demand for quick commerce grows
Grocery market leader Tesco has launched throughout the country on Deliveroo, following a successful pilot.
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NewsFood manufacturers are prioritising spend in the wrong places to achieve climate resilience
Food, drink and ingredient manufacturing businesses are investing in standard operational technologies wrongly believing they will help them deliver more climate-resilient businesses.
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NewsCo-op strikes deal on quick commerce supplier insight platform
Convenience specialist the Co-op has linked up with data specialist eStoreBrands to launch a dedicated analytics platform to drive category growth in quick commerce.
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NewsCosts and supply chain disruption drive rise in UK retail sourcing from high-risk labour countries
Energy costs, inflation and supply chain disruption are changing how British retailers source their goods. The shift has come with an increase in procurement from countries with high risks to human and labour rights, according to research by sustainability rating agency EcoVadis and verified with official trade data.
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Opinion‘Retail’s AI opportunity is not task automation but task elimination’
AI brings retailers a chance to rethink how work gets done rather than seeking incremental gains, maintains AlixPartners’ Brian Kalms
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AnalysisWhat is Primark’s home delivery u-turn really about?
Just four months ago, Primark was claiming its position on home delivery was unchanged. Now the retailer is saying it will launch the service. What is Primark’s u-turn really about?
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Analysis‘We’re willing to be misunderstood’: Amazon’s Prime drones are ready, but is the UK?
Amazon Prime Air’s six-month trial in Darlington is ready to expand, but is the UK ready for drone delivery?
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InterviewPost-purchase: How John Lewis improves customer satisfaction with Parcel Lab
Post-purchase is the final touchpoint customers have with retailers on the buying journey, but for Mark Lawson, UK customer lead at Parcel Lab, he believes it’s the most emotional part of the shopping experience.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis Partnership interims: what you need to know as make-or-break H2 looms
First-half profits tumbled at the John Lewis Partnership, owner of the eponymous department stores and grocer Waitrose, but bosses are confident of a happier Christmas and full year