More on Me + Em – Page 3166
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Analysis
In the midnight hour
After-hours replenishment has benefits for the retailer, customer and environment alike, says Liz Morrell – but it’s not without its challenges
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End result
The end-to-end supply chain approach can not only increase efficiency, but reduce costs and improve service for non-food retailers into the bargain, as Alison Clements discovers
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TK Maxx to shake up market with new homewares chain
Value retailer to bring its Canadian HomeSense fascia to the UK next year with Southeast stores.
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Analysis
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
A private equity buy-out often spells radical change for the supply chain, but establishing the foundations of best practice will lead to growth in the long run. Glynn Davis reports
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John Lewis sales continue to climb
John Lewis sales have risen 11 per cent so far this week year on year.
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Opinion
Believe in your brand
Retailers are not, by and large, a happy bunch at the moment. It has been a harsh autumn, with cruel weather and falling consumer confidence conspiring to deter shoppers from spending. The level of promotional activity – especially in fashion – tells its own story.
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Analysis
Improve your credit score
Supply chain finance not only helps retailers improve terms for their suppliers, but bolsters the working relationship too. Liz Morrell reports on the benefits for both parties
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Spain’s Blanco to enter UK market with White City deal
Spanish fashion retailer Blanco is to open its first UK store in west London next year.
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Analysis
Take stock
When it comes to e-tail, getting fulfilment right first time, every time is more than just good netiquette – it’s crucial in keeping customers coming back, says Liz Morrell
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News
Edeka teams up with Plus to challenge Aldi and Lidl
Edeka aims to improve its position in the German grocery market by expanding via acquisitions and partnerships.
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Gap acts to stamp out factory child labour
Gap has reacted swiftly to allegations that one of its Indian suppliers used child labour to produce garments by donating US$200,000 ( 97,435) to improve factory conditions.
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Analysis
A question of collaboration
Want to make savings, improve supplier relations and enhance your green credentials in one fell swoop – and at no cost to your business? Charlotte Dennis-Jones finds out about a Government-funded scheme that helps retailers do just that
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A team effort
Being upfront with suppliers might not be instinctive to retailers, but understanding each other’s needs is the only way to achieve efficiencies Charlotte Dennis-Jones explains why collaboration will get you everywhere
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Working towards a common goal
A truly efficient supply chain is the holy grail of retailing. It’s difficult in any business, but even more so in retail, given the thousands of suppliers and hundreds of thousands of products entwined within it.
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Analysis
Financing the supply chain
When working capital gets trapped in inefficient supply chains, the impact on overall sourcing costs can be significant, so it is important to look closely at your financial supply chain.
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Opinion
Buckle up for food prices to keep rising
Rising food prices are vote losers. So are climbing petrol prices. Around the world, food prices are beginning to escalate – not helped by the latter.
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News
Topshop to enter China
Topshop is poised to enter China with its first store opening there early next year.
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Opinion
Old Christmas habits die hard
Peculiar traditions are a feature of Christmas in retail, but they are strangely comforting
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News
Halfords first-half profits jump
Pre-tax profits at bike and car accessories specialist Halfords jumped 16.4 per cent to 47.6 million in the 26 weeks to September 28, with growth in all its key areas.
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Analysis
Blowing hot and cold
Developers want to make their shopping centres sustainable, but there is only so much they can do – retailers need to play their part too. So are they really interested, asks John Ryan