All Supply chain articles – Page 117
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NewsHorse meat review cautions retailers from buying food lower than market value
The report into the horse meat scandal urges retailers not to buy food at lower than the market price for fear it could “impact the integrity of the food industry”.
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OpinionBlog: Arcadia puts testing software in place for supply chain overhaul
Returns are a long-term problem for online retailers. The proportion of returned products can reach 40% in some categories, with fashion particularly affected.
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OpinionComment: Changing shopper habits will make the Sunday trading debate redundant
When the Sunday Trading Act 1994 was introduced, part of the rationale was to better reflect the changing needs of consumers - but today those needs are changing again .
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OpinionComment: Why Asda is playing a long game for retail success
In the wake of continual change to the retail landscape, successful retailing is more than ever like running a marathon, not a sprint.
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NewsScrewfix makes two key appointments across ecommerce and supply chain
Kingfisher-owned Screwfix has bolstered its management team with the appointment of two new directors across ecommerce and supply chain.
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OpinionBlog: Internet growth provides platform for creation of new wave of SMEs
SMEs are the true entrepreneurs of the UK – they are the very heartbeat of the British economy and they deserve our support.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How are Christmas supply chains evolving?
Planning for the Christmas period is well under way, and with more channels than ever the pressure on supply chains has never been greater.
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NewsAmazon gears up for drone delivery trial in India
Online giant Amazon is poised to debut its drone delivery service in India, with trials set to take place in Mumbai and Bangalore.
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NewsEtailer Boohoo awards warehouse staff a 12% pay rise
Etailer Boohoo has awarded staff at its distribution centre a 12% pay rise in an effort to help improve employee engagement.
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NewsJohn Lewis rolls out CollectPlus click-and-collect nationwide
John Lewis has rolled out the convenience store click-and-collect through CollectPlus nationwide following a successful trial last year.
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OpinionBlog: Will smart robots revolutionise the supply chain?
Returns are a long-term problem for online retailers. The proportion of returned products can reach 40% in some categories, with fashion particularly affected.
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NewsTesco hires former Amazon and Apple executive as customer fulfilment director
Tesco has hired former Amazon and Apple executive Allan Lyall as customer fulfilment director to bolster the multichannel team.
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AnalysisAnalysis: B&Q’s Finnish timber from forest to shopfloor
As B&Q increases its efforts to source its timber products sustainably, Retail Week takes a trip to the retailer’s Finnish timber suppliers.
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OpinionComment: UK ecommerce must constantly innovate to keep up with shoppers
The UK has been a pioneer in digital retail since the early days, but retailers must continue adapting to the demands of the consumer to survive.
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OpinionComment: Mothercare’s turnaround must do more than go back to basics
The struggling maternity retailer’s turnaround strategy must do more than cut prices in order to survive in a competitive retail market.
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OpinionBlog: Delivering innovation is more important than ever
Businesses should be working hard to improve customer experience by exploring new products and services that utilise the latest technology.
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OpinionComment: Why UK retail shines on an international stage
The UK retail market sets the standard globally due to its focus on competition and innovation that puts the customer in the driving seat.
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NewsSainsbury's to shut non-food site and sell through single grocery platform
Sainsbury’s is to close its standalone general merchandise website and merge its non-food offer with its core online grocery proposition.
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OpinionBlog: The growth of smaller urban distribution centres
Returns are a long-term problem for online retailers. The proportion of returned products can reach 40% in some categories, with fashion particularly affected.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on consumer confidence, Matalan and Amazon
Retail news round-up on July 31, 2014: Consumer confidence slips for first time in six months, Matalan contributes to Rana Plaza victims’ trust fund, Amazon to inject $2bn in Indian operations