All Supply chain articles – Page 91
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NewsFinal chance to enter the annual retail supply chain excellence awards
If you want to gain industry recognition at the only awards that reward excellence within the retail supply chain, enter today. The deadline has been extended to June 17.
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NewsWalmart pilots tie-up with Uber to deliver online grocery orders in US
Walmart is piloting a grocery delivery tie-up with Uber as the retailer seeks “convenient new ways to make shopping easier” for US customers.
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OpinionOpinion: The pitfalls and benefits of a Brexit for the food supply chain
As the EU referendum approaches, what should retailers consider when examining the impact of a Brexit on the food supply chain?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Three ways Walmart is using technology to drive efficiency
Walmart is driving efficiencies in its distribution centres by using “emerging sciences” to speed up a number of everyday processes.
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OpinionBlog: I'm a serial returner, come win my loyalty
Almost two thirds of shoppers have returned women’s clothing in the past six months, new stats revealed this week.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ensuring ecommerce and supply chain work together to deliver
Retail Week and MetaPack explore how ecommerce and supply chain teams can work together to create a winning fulfilment strategy.
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NewsArgos to face strike action at Magna Park supply chain hub
Argos warehouse staff have voted to strike over plans to transfer the last of the retailer’s delivery drivers to logistics company Eddie Stobart.
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NewsFashion retailers hit by rising cost of returns as online shopping booms
Retailers are struggling with the cost of free returns as nearly two thirds of shoppers send at least one item of women’s clothing back.
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Report StoreBridging the Delivery Gap
How ecommerce and supply chain teams can work together to create a winning fulfilment strategy
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AnalysisWatch: How effectively are supply chain and ecommerce working together on delivery?
Retail Week and MetaPack’s new report unveils critical insight into whether retailers are successfully aligning their ecommerce teams with supply chain leaders.
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OpinionBlog: Prioritising new partnerships to benefit your clients
Hermes’ head of ecommerce Eoin Kenneally reveals the ways in which the company’s collaborations are providing its clients with more perks.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Auchan-Système U probe threatens other buying alliances
The Auchan-Système U buying alliance is facing an investigation by French competition authorities that could have wider ramifications.
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OpinionOpinion: Why stores are becoming more important in a digital world
In an increasingly digital world, retailers are asking themselves what future role their stores can play in order to stay relevant to customers.
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NewsTwo BHS suppliers collapse into administration causing 350 job losses
BHS suppliers Cuk Clothing and Courtaulds Brands have entered administration and have attributed their demise to the retailer’s collapse.
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AnalysisInfographic: What opportunities are there for retailers in Southeast Asia?
Retail Week’s Insight Infographic is packed with need-to-know information for retailers eyeing expansion opportunities in Southeast Asia.
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OpinionBlog: Retailers must let the customer drive their supply chain strategy
This year’s Retail Week Supply Chain Summit focused on why putting the customer at the heart of your strategy and embracing change are essential.
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NewsRiver Island’s Doug Gardner: Customer journey is now our biggest battleground
River Island chief information officer Doug Gardner believes that the customer journey is now the biggest battleground for the retailer.
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NewsJohn Lewis operations boss on Black Friday and how logistics became 'sexy'
John Lewis head of operations John Munnelly said it makes “no financial sense” to invest in supply chain infrastructure for Black Friday.
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NewsAnalysis: Walmart cuts delivery times as it ups ante in battle with Amazon
Walmart has cut the delivery time of its ShippingPass scheme from three days to two as it looks to claw back ground on Amazon.
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OpinionBlog: Protecting the integral role SMEs play in the UK
Hermes’ Mike Antwoon on the importance of supporting SMEs across retail and why they’re central to the sector’s ongoing growth.