All Supply chain articles – Page 14
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Opinion
‘Deliveroo’s Hop store – an Argos for food won’t revolutionise retail’
Food rapid fulfilment specialist Deliveroo promises ‘a new way to shop’ with the opening this week of the first bricks-and-mortar Deliveroo Hop convenience store.
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Retail Voice
Debunking four of the biggest AI myths
It’s a buzzword that continues to dominate retail conversations yet there are still misconceptions around its practical uses. GreyOrange’s Samay Kohli wants to help retailers realise the benefits of AI for their supply chains.
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Analysis
Analysis: Next boss Wolfson on the cost-of-living crisis, sterling and trading
Fashion giant Next cut full-year expectations when it posted interim results today, flagging uncertain trading conditions as retailers confront a host of issues ranging from the soaring cost of living through to political and economic volatility.
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Opinion
Luke Jensen: ‘Amid cost-of-living crisis we must face fact we’ve struggled to address food waste for too long’
Smart online technologies can play a major role in waste reduction in shoppers’ homes, argues Ocado Solutions’ chief executive
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Analysis
Analysis: ‘It’s tough out there’ – how Boohoo plans to confront the cost-of-living crisis
Despite being one of the standout performers during the pandemic, Boohoo has shown it’s not immune to mounting inflationary pressures. How do its bosses plan to turn the fast-fashion giant around?
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Analysis
Analysis: Setting a new direction – How Gymshark, Lick and Farmison are evolving DTC
Online-only DTC brands were expected to transform retail a few short years ago, but recent struggles have raised questions about their long-term viability. Does the model have a future?
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Analysis
Strategic report: Aldi raising prices quicker than grocery rivals, exclusive data finds
Aldi is raising prices at a quicker rate than its mainstream grocery rivals, according to findings from Retail Week’s new strategic report.
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Analysis
Strategic report: Aldi raising prices quicker than grocery rivals, exclusive data finds
Aldi is raising prices at a quicker rate than its mainstream grocery rivals, according to findings from Retail Week’s new strategic report.
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News
Boohoo cancels orders and Wilko delays payments amid tough trading conditions
Online fashion specialist Boohoo has cancelled orders and variety store group Wilko is delaying supplier payments as disrupted trading conditions take a toll.
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Opinion
‘Hyperinflation demands aggressive response on customer proposition and costs’
While hyperinflation might be a new challenge for many UK retailers, there are strategies to navigate it, say Anita Balchandani and Richard Mayfield at McKinsey & Company
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Analysis
Strategy spotlight: Five things to know about Currys as it transforms to navigate the cost-of-living crisis
Chief executive Alex Baldock is pushing ahead with a transformation plan for Currys, which focuses on leveraging omnichannel and credit, and more recently addresses inflation and the rising cost of living.
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Analysis
Shrinking baskets and soaring costs: John Lewis pins hopes on a Christmas miracle
The John Lewis Partnership, like all of retail, faces yet another volatile and uncertain Christmas trading period.
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News
DFS profits plummet as supply chain issues and inflation take toll
DFS profits have plummeted as the retailer blamed supply chain issues, double-digit inflation and staff shortages for the slump.
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Retail Voice
How retailers can emerge strongly and gain market share
With consumers changing their spending habits, what should retailers be doing to retain, or even grow, market share, asks OC&C’s James George
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News
Amazon to halt deliveries as retail shuts down for Queen’s funeral
Amazon has confirmed that all deliveries to customers will be paused for the duration of the Queen’s funeral on September 19.
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News
John Lewis, Primark, Aldi to shut stores all day for Queen’s funeral, others likely to follow
Leading retailers will close stores for the day on September 19 when Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will be held
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News
Retail and energy chiefs set for crunch talks as cost crisis worsens
Retailers and representatives from the UK energy industry are preparing for crisis talks later this month as fears grow over looming price rises.
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Analysis
Retail’s wish list for new prime minister Liz Truss
Liz Truss has been named as the new leader of the Conservative party – and the UK’s 56th prime minister – following a fractious two-month contest.
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Retail Voice
Four tech solutions to supply chain disruptions
With disruptions across the supply chain continuing to challenge order fulfilment it is more important than ever that retailers gain some independence from external factors, says Comarch’s Joanna Dobrzyńska
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Retail Voice
Does your store meet the multi-mission customer test?
Be like B&Q and make sure your retail stores are ticking all the right boxes for the modern shopper, writes Ben Sillitoe