All Supply chain articles
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NewsOh Polly sales could see double-digit growth driven by new pickup options
Fashion brand Oh Polly could see its European pickup options increase sales by around 10% as it expands its pickup service partnership internationally, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMarks & Spencer starts recruiting for new fashion distribution hub
Marks & Spencer has begun hiring staff for its Lichfield distribution centre, which will speed up delivery of its clothing to customers once operational.
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NewsHolland & Barrett invests millions across Irish operations
Holland & Barrett is investing millions across digital and retail fulfilment in Ireland over the next three years in partnership with Road Truck Services.
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NewsCDS Superstores extends fulfilment partnership with THG
The owner of The Range, Wilko and Homebase has agreed a multi-year fulfilment partnership extension with THG Fulfil.
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NewsToys 36% cheaper than in 1996, even as other retail prices have doubled
Santa isn’t any worse off on his toy bill than he was in the 90s, despite the price of Christmas dinner and other retail categories more than doubling since then, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDebenhams to create 1,200 jobs as it relocates distribution back to Burnley
Debenhams Group is relocating its fulfilment operations back to Burnley following the sale of its Sheffield DC to Primark.
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NewsPrimark enters AI supply chain partnership as it ramps up delivery capabilities
Primark has partnered with supply chain network design platform Kallikor to create a new simulation-led approach to help with strategic supply chain decisions, Retail Week can reveal.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: How long does it take to get a refund from an online fashion brand?
A new study tracking returns from 147 fashion brands found that it typically took just over a week to process a refund
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NewsIkea invests £31.5m into UK fulfilment network
Ikea is injecting £31.5m into its UK distribution network to make online fulfilment more efficient and sustainable.
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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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AnalysisRetailers cut energy use by 8% in three years, then war wiped out the savings
The UK’s largest retailers cut their energy use by 8% between 2022 and 2025, but the jump in prices since the Iran war began has wiped out those savings
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NewsB&Q launches two-hour trade delivery and takes Deliveroo partnership nationwide
B&Q has launched a two-hour delivery service for trade customers and expanded its Deliveroo partnership to more than 100 stores, as the DIY retailer steps up its push into rapid fulfilment.
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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