All Supply chain articles – Page 73
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OpinionThe impact of automation on people power
Hermes HR director Jill Maples discusses the importance of people to the home-delivery sector despite the rise of the robot.
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AnalysisInfographic: Interest rates and Arcadia redundancies
Words and numbers, November 10, 2017: New Asda boss, Roger Burnley, Footasylum’s first day on the stock exchange, the Bank of England’s interest rate rise, Arcadia redundancies and Christopher Bailey on leaving Burberry
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Retail VoiceHow to win over the eco-friendly consumer
The increasing desire for ethically sourced products can be broken down into three key attitudes towards sustainability.
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OpinionFMCG giants will lose out by sidestepping grocers
Tensions between grocers and suppliers are simmering, but FMCG brands may be biting off more than they can chew if they go it alone.
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NewsArgos beefs up Fast Track with new fulfilment centres
Argos is taking its Fast Track proposition up a gear with the opening of two new regional fulfilment centres in time for the Christmas peak.
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NewsAsos launches 'try before you buy' service
Asos has launched a ‘try before you buy’ service, letting customers try on products at home and only pay for what they keep.
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AnalysisSupply chain: Balancing profitability and experience
Retailers are having to rapidly re-adjust business models to keep up with the demands of the hyper-connected consumer.
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OpinionThe importance of mentoring from within
On National Mentoring Day, Hermes HR director Jill Maples looks at the positive impact mentoring can have on employee engagement and development.
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NewsFeelunique launches same-day delivery in London
Beauty etailer Feelunique has rolled out same-day delivery for London shoppers to cash in on lucrative last-minute Christmas beauty spend.
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Retail VoiceWhy supply chain visibility is crucial
Despite our digitised world, many traditional supply chain transactions remain tied to inefficient, expensive and vulnerable processes.
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NewsAmazon creates 1,200 jobs with new fulfilment centre
Amazon will open a new distribution hub in Bolton next year that will create 1,200 new full-time permanent jobs.
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NewsRoyal Mail wins strike injunction at High Court
Royal Mail has won an injunction preventing postal workers from striking for 48 hours next week in a protest over pensions, wages and jobs.
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OpinionDebating the gig economy and modern working
Fresh from the discussion at the Conservative Party Conference, Hermes chief executive Carole Walker clarifies its position on the gig economy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Preparing warehousing for Brexit Britain
Amid the uncertainty of a post-Brexit agreement, retailers and logistics providers are second-guessing how supply chains will need to adapt.
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NewsAsos launches same-day delivery in London
Asos will launch same-day delivery in London tomorrow and will roll out the offer to other major UK cities in the coming months.
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NewsAldi plans £75m warehouse to support Southeast push
Aldi has unveiled plans to build a £75m distribution centre in Bedford to support its aggressive expansion in the Southeast of England.
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DataData: How Brexit vote is changing retail’s workforce
Uncertainty surrounding the future of EU workers following the Brexit vote could drive up employment costs and shelf prices, a new report has warned.
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NewsRoyal Mail workers union confirms plans to strike
The Royal Mail said it is “committed to further talks” as the Communication Workers Union (CWU) unveiled plans for three days of industrial action this month.
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AnalysisTesco interims: Five nuggets you might have missed
Tesco delivered a surge in half-year profits this morning as the grocer’s turnaround efforts built further momentum.
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AnalysisIn numbers: First-half figures cement Tesco recovery
Tesco posted surging profits and sales in its first half as the grocer built further momentum in its turnaround journey.