All Supply chain articles – Page 87
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NewsFat Face boss warns prices will rise and sourcing will move post-Brexit
Fat Face boss Anthony Thompson said clothing prices will rise to offset post-Brexit currency fluctuation and sourcing models will change.
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OpinionBlog: Should we give the green light to driverless cars in logistics?
Technology adapts, and for the logistics industry driverless cars could become an option. But only if developed correctly, says Hermes.
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NewsAo.com boosts its London business with new warehouse deal
Electricals etailer Ao.com has agreed a ten-year lease on a new distribution centre in Heathrow to boost its business in London.
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NewsHermes could face HMRC investigation over pay allegations
Delivery company Hermes may be investigated by HMRC, after a report alleged some of its drivers were paid below the national living wage.
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NewsMorrisons extends Amazon tie-up with plans for 'hundreds' of lockers
Morrisons has extended its partnership with Amazon with plans to install “hundreds” of Amazon Lockers across its supermarket estate.
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OpinionBlog: John Lewis' new warehouses to ensure etail growth hits the bottom line
People love online shopping. Ecommerce accounted for a whopping 27% of total retail sales last year, according to trade body IMRG.
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AnalysisAnalysis: From taxis to takeaways, is there anything that Amazon can't do?
After Amazon’s launch into food delivery, Retail Week examines the other areas the online behemoth could dip its toe in to.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons retailers can learn from Tesla
Car brand Tesla is just 13 years old, yet its electric sports cars have made a big impact on the global automotive industry.
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VideoWatch: Amazon Dash tried and tested – trendsetter or add-on gimmick?
Amazon has rolled out its Dash service to the UK. We test out how well it works and explain how much of a game-changer the device could be.
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AnalysisIn numbers: John Lewis opens Magna Park warehouse extension
John Lewis opened its new distribution facilities yesterday, which is set to take its industry-leading fulfilment offer to a new level.
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NewsJohn Lewis to speed up fulfilment with new distribution centres
John Lewis has opened two new distribution centres costing £150m to bolster its omnichannel strategy and streamline fulfilment.
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NewsM&S confirms 525 job cuts and moves 400 staff out of central London
Marks & Spencer has confirmed it intends to cut 525 jobs, and hundreds of logistics and IT staff will be moved out of central London.
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OpinionBlog: How to keep staff motivated and happy during peak trading
As the sector gears up for peak trading, now is the perfect time to engage with your staff in order to boost motivation, says Hermes.
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NewsCostcutter aims for footfall boost from partnership with Parcelly
Costcutter Supermarkets Group is set for a lift in footfall and earnings after signing a deal with mobile click-and-collect start-up Parcelly.
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AnalysisInfographic: Re-modelling supply chains to fulfil omnichannel profitability
Retail Week’s insight infographic reveals how to design a supply chain solution that benefits both the customer and retailers’ bottom line.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How has Amazon Dash fared in the US and will it work in the UK?
Amazon has rolled out its Dash button devices to UK Prime customers today, but how much of an impact has the technology made Stateside?
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NewsAmazon launches Dash ordering button in UK to bolster Prime offer
Amazon is rolling out its Dash button – a device for reordering specific household items – to Prime customers across the UK.
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OpinionBlog: The grocery fulfilment war – has Asda surrendered?
The grocery market is facing a fulfilment war. Tesco this week launched same-day click-and-collect at 300 shops, pushed by a new TV ad.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the road blocks to drone retail delivery?
Are drones the answer to retail and package delivery?
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NewsTesco hits back in grocery fulfilment war with same-day click and collect
Tesco has fired a salvo at grocery rivals Sainsbury’s and Amazon by launching a same-day click and collect service across the UK.