All Supply chain articles – Page 70
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NewsSports Direct eyes expanded supply deal with Findel
Sports Direct is exploring the possibility of growing its commercial supply arrangements with Findel’s largest subsidiary, Express Gifts.
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NewsStore shelves left empty as snow prompts shopping rush
Some shops have run out of basics such as bread and milk after shoppers stocked up on them when snow gripped the country.
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AnalysisPodcast: Why supply chain tech investment is crucial
Experience is going to be the key battleground in supply chain and significant investment is required to compete, retailers Kingfisher and Mountain Warehouse have warned.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things retailers can learn from Greggs
Traditionally known as a high street baker, Greggs has transformed its business model since 2013, when it ushered in a new strategy.
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Analysis
Analysis: How Tesco-Booker can hit the ground running
Tesco’s £3.7bn swoop for wholesale titan Booker overcame its final hurdle today when shareholders of both businesses approved the deal.
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AnalysisWhat are the job roles shaping the future of retail?
Chief intelligence officers, AI resources officers and heads of storytelling; these job roles sound rather fanciful but they will help to define the future of retail.
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OpinionWhat retail can learn from Amazon’s move into delivery
Last week, one of the largest, most powerful organisations in retail announced it was preparing to launch its own direct delivery service – Shipping with Amazon.
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NewsAsos spearheads event to tackle modern slavery
Asos is ramping up its drive to tackle modern slavery by hosting an international event promoting workers’ rights.
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OpinionDriving our digital future with delivery solutions
Hermes UK chief information officer looks at the innovative digital solutions set to tighten the supply chain and better connect with consumers.
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OpinionOpinion: Forget P&H, McColl’s P&L deserves City focus
There were one billion reasons for McColl’s to be cheerful – but investors’ response to its full-year results will have dampened the mood at its Brentwood HQ.
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NewsShutl stops same-day delivery as it ramps up eBay offer
Delivery business Shutl will no longer offer retailers same-day delivery and will instead accelerate work on its eBay delivery platform.
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NewsAldi Nord and Aldi Süd step up cooperation
The two operating divisions of European discount giant Aldi are to tighten co-operation across their regions.
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OpinionOpinion: It's time for last-mile delivery consolidation
Anyone who reads this blog regularly will know that I’m addicted to online shopping. I buy my clothes online; I buy my grocery online; and I buy the many things I don’t really need from Amazon online.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill buys supplier Berwin & Berwin
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group has bought menswear supplier Berwin & Berwin out of administration.
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NewsMorrisons pens Sandpiper deal to enter Channel Islands
Morrisons will launch convenience stores in the Channel Islands after penning a franchise and wholesale partnership with Sandpiper.
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AnalysisTesco equal pay row: What it means for retail
Tesco emerged as the latest high-profile retailer to become embroiled in a potentially costly storm over equal pay earlier this week.
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AnalysisInspiration from overseas: Fantastic fulfilment
From lockers to drive-thru collection, fulfilment is a hotbed of innovation. We look at some of the most inventive solutions from around the world.
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InterviewOcado’s Luke Jensen on tech, treks and transformation
Once a year, Luke Jensen hangs up his suit, switches off his mobile phone and disappears on a 10-day solo trekking expedition.
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OpinionHow big data will power the latest advancements at Hermes
Hermes UK chief executive reveals plans for a new website and app powered by big data that will enrich the customer experience.
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OpinionBlog: Can Deliveroo make same-day delivery open to all?
Asos boss Nick Beighton toasted the success of Asos Instant, the fashion etailer’s same-day delivery service, when he unveiled its cracking Christmas results this week