All Supply chain articles – Page 15
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NewsInditex investors call for full supply chain transparency
Investors behind Zara owner Inditex are calling on the fashion giant to declare a full list of suppliers to the public to manage supply chain risks and better assess situations moving forward.
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AnalysisDisruptors: Seven smart tech companies streamlining retail
From AI headsets to cryptocurrency, Retail Week explores seven tech firms that are aiming to boost efficiency, sales and engagement across the industry
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Retail VoiceFive ways stock tech can superpower your business
With retailers navigating increasing financial pressures and evolving customer expectations, Trust Retail’s Mike Dotson believes the key to success lies in software
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NewsSainsbury’s axes 1,500 jobs in ‘difficult but necessary’ decision
Sainsbury’s is consulting on 1,500 job cuts as it seeks to “save and invest” to provide customers with more “great value, quality and service”.
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NewsJohn Lewis director says redundancies paving way for ‘better-quality jobs’
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) operations director Naomi Simcock has said that “better-quality jobs” are being created by the retailer, despite the group planning to cut 11,000 jobs in five years.
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VideoWatch: Dunelm’s sustainability head lifts lid on best eco-investments
Four months on from Retail Week’s groundbreaking Sustainability Summit, Dunelm head of climate change and sustainability Christina Downend and LoweConex divisional sales director Orla McGreevy join Retail Week to discuss how the industry is progressing sustainability and where retailers can generate the biggest wins.
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Retail VoiceDeliveries enable ecommerce growth. Here’s how
Getting that all-important customer experience right is crucial. nShift’s Lars Dige Pedersen examines how retailers can make sure they are delivering at every single step
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NewsRed Sea disruption takes toll on more than half of UK businesses
More than half of UK businesses and manufacturers have seen increased costs and delays to shipments as a result of the ongoing attacks on shipping containers in the Red Sea, according to new research.
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Retail VoiceMake deliveries and returns the focus of peak 2024 planning
From returns strategies to sustainability tracking, nShift’s Lars Dige Pedersen looks at how retailers can lay the groundwork for a triumphant 2024
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NewsUK consumers face potential Red Sea tea shortages
British consumers could face shortages of black tea products in supermarkets as the unrest in the Red Sea continues.
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NewsYodel secures rescue deal led by rival Shift
Parcel delivery group Yodel has been acquired by a privately funded consortium led by executives of rival company Shift for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsEvri parcelled up for £2bn sale
Evri is being prepared for a multibillion-pound sale by its private equity owner, according to reports.
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NewsWaterstones profits fall as IT issues cause order backlog
Waterstones’ full-year profits declined despite a boost in sales as issues with stock distribution technology caused a backlog of orders.
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NewsExclusive: Asos and Boohoo turn to nearshoring as Red Sea crisis intensifies
Asos and Boohoo are relying on nearshoring their supply chains to navigate the ongoing challenges of attacks on container ships in the Red Sea.
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NewsTHG to axe HQ and warehouse jobs
Ecommerce giant THG is reportedly laying off 60 marketing and sales employees as well as around 100 warehouse staff across the group.
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AnalysisLast Christmas: What can the festive period tell us about the retail year to come?
With another golden quarter over, Retail Week unpicks the key trends surrounding Christmas 2023 and looks at what they might mean for the year ahead
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NewsExclusive: Matalan faces stock issues due to Red Sea shipping attacks
Fashion retailer Matalan is battling stock issues as a result of the attacks on container ships in the Red Sea, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsLidl to invest £70m to support British veg farmers
Discount supermarket Lidl has revealed plans to invest £70m in long-term contracts as part of its commitment to support British vegetable farmers.
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NewsUK fruit and veg prices set to rocket this spring
The price of fruit and vegetables in the UK is predicted to rise when new post-Brexit import controls are introduced in the spring.
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NewsBoohoo warehouse closures imminent
Fast-fashion giant Boohoo is set to shut down its Northamptonshire-based distribution centre putting 400 jobs at risk, according to reports.