All Supply chain articles – Page 90
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OpinionOpinion: Brexit heat is now burning the retail workforce
Some of the fears raised during the debate about whether to leave the EU are now being realised following the Brexit decision.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Four things we learnt from Asos’ third quarter update
Asos continued its strong performance in the third quarter, reporting rocketing sales at home and overseas and a growing customer base.
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NewsArgos offers free delivery to go head-to-head with Amazon Prime Day
Argos is hosting a one-day Fast Track event, with free same-day delivery, that coincides directly with Amazon’s Prime Day Event.
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NewsAsos sales soar spurred by international growth and jump in customer numbers
Asos continued the strong run of sales in its third quarter driven by rising sales in the UK and abroad as well as soaring shopper numbers.
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NewsIceland to open first dark store in Tipton as online business expands
Iceland is preparing to open its first dark store to serve online shoppers as the grocer’s ecommerce operations continue to grow.
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NewsWaitrose vows to pay smallest UK food suppliers within seven days
Waitrose has vowed to pay all of its smaller British suppliers within seven days as it moves to beef up its reputation as an ethical retailer.
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OpinionBlog: The rise of Trolley Bags following the 5p plastic bag charge
I caught up with Trolley Bags to discuss the growth of its reusables business ten months after the introduction of the plastic bag charge.
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OpinionOpinion: Is traditional customer loyalty a thing of the past?
As shoppers swop brand loyalty for speed and convenience, how can retailers use technology to ensure their in-store offer is up to scratch?
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NewsMorrisons launches click and collect concession partnership with Doddle
Morrisons has launched a partnership with fulfilment service Doddle as the grocer continues to add “useful services” to its larger stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Carrefour trials one-hour grocery delivery in French capital
Carrefour is to debut a new delivery service from three stores in Paris, in a trial programme that has been dubbed ‘Carrefour Now’.
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OpinionBlog: Forget about drones, for speedy delivery use the trusty push bike
Sainsbury’s is using bicycles and an app service to bring busy customers in the capital their grocery orders in a super-speedy time.
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OpinionOpinion: Shoppers love Amazon but will they flock to buy the Fresh offer?
“I love Amazon but…” seems to be the view of many US customers who have had a while to road test the etail mammoth’s Fresh grocery service.
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OpinionBlog: Strengthening the delivery network to boost choice and convenience
Hermes’ head of marketing explains how the delivery firm is improving customer satisfaction levels and enhancing the brand experience.
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NewsCoast partners with Doddle to offer shoppers free returns
Coast has teamed up with last-mile fulfilment service Doddle enabling shoppers to return their purchases for free.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: Five ways retailers can take the headache out of returns
eCommera reflects on the top five ways retailers can manage returns cost-effectively and how ever-improving technology can help.
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OpinionBlog: Is it time for retailers to start charging for click-and-collect?
Click-and-collect has undoubtedly been a hit with shoppers. At John Lewis, for example, more than half of online orders are picked up this way.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Try-before-you-buy fashion platform Try.com
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Try.com is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisTwitter debate: Are ecommerce and supply chain teams working together effectively?
Join Retail Week and MetaPack for a Twitter debate on the importance of bringing the focuses of the different business functions together.
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NewsSainsbury's pilots one-hour delivery via Chop Chop mobile app
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new app that promises one-hour delivery to its customers as the grocer steps up its fulfilment drive.
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OpinionOpinion: How can Marks & Spencer become great again in fashion?
Fifty years ago Marks & Spencer sold clothes that mum bought for whole the family.