All Supply chain articles
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Opinion‘Next will set the tone on retail’s prospects when it reveals results as war rages’
Fashion powerhouse Next reports soon. The industry will look to chief executive Lord Wolfson for his views on prospects as war unsettles the global economy, says George MacDonald
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NewsTesco invests over £200m in new staff pay rise
Tesco has invested more than £200m in an above-average pay increase of 5.1% for store colleagues, starting from March 29.
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AnalysisTest drive: Launch of online shopping platform Joybuy UK
Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com officially launched its “one-stop” online shopping platform in the UK, Joybuy, to 17 million UK customers
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NewsBoots strikes logistics deal to support online growth
Health and beauty giant Boots has signed a partnership with logistics group XPO to underpin its healthcare and online operations.
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FeatureGen X: Are mid-career candidates in retail being sidelined in the pursuit of innovation?
Is the retail industry in danger of losing its position as an employer that enables people to progress to their full potential? Some think so…
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NewsJD.com’s Joybuy launches in the UK and Europe
Chinese retail giant JD.com has launched its new online shopping venture Joybuy in the UK and five other European markets.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis chiefs on Middle East uncertainty, bringing back the bonus, Topshop, and more
Grocery and department stores group John Lewis Partnership posted improved full-year sales and earnings, and restored the famous bonus as they press on with reinvigoration plans.
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InterviewQ&A: Native Commerce’s Marat Bolatov on why operations are the real battleground in ecommerce
As retailers search for more ways to tighten costs, the founder and chief executive of Native Commerce speaks to Retail Week about the most common areas for improvement
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NewsGeorge at Asda and DHL team up on ‘next-generation fulfilment centre’
Asda’s George fashion business is partnering with logistics giant DHL to open a “next-generation ecommerce fulfilment hub”.
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AnalysisBehind the scenes of Mango’s sprawling Barcelona headquarters
Retail Week visited Spanish fashion giant Mango’s sprawling Barcelona campus last week to see how the brand operates and sets itself apart from the competition.
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NewsCDS Superstores enters partnership for AI supply chain improvement
CDS Superstores, owner of The Range, Wilko and Homebase, has entered into a partnership to improve and enhance its supply chain capabilities.
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AnalysisFashion fears on price and product grow as conflict grounds buying teams
The leaders of UK fashion retailers have told Retail Week the sector may be just a few months away from availability issues with buying and merchandising teams grounded at home and abroad, and are bracing for added price hikes with supply chains left in chaos by the deepening conflict in the Middle East.
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Chart of the WeekWhat will disrupt the retail industry the most in 2026?
This year’s edition of the AlixPartners Disruption Index showed that nine out of 10 retail leaders believe industry business models need to change, with the report saying that retail was likely to be one of the most disrupted sectors in the economy
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NewsRetail fears rise over Middle East war supply chain costs impact
Retailers are adding up the costs of the war in the Middle East in anticipation of a hefty hit unless hostilities cease very soon.
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AnalysisEthical, efficient, customer-first: Supply chain tech solutions transforming UK retail
Download Retail Week’s flash report Traceability, Trust, Transformation: Supply Chain Tech Solutions for 2026 for an essential overview of where to invest to achieve ethical, compliant and customer-centric supply chains in the year ahead
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Report StoreTraceability, Trust, Transformation
An essential overview of where to invest to achieve ethical, compliant and customer-centric supply chains.
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AnalysisWarnings for travel retail and consumer confidence as Middle East crisis deepens
As the conflict in the Middle East deepens, City analysts and experts are warning of the profound knock-on effects the war will have on UK retail.
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NewsSupermarket stock issues result in £2bn of displaced sales
Grocery store stock issues are causing the sector to lose over £2bn in displaced sales, according to a report shared exclusively with Retail Week from DHL Supply Chain and Retail Economics.
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InterviewZigZag founder: ‘Consumers are starting to understand that returns are not free’
As the post-purchase journey continues to be a sticky point for retailers and shoppers, we spoke to ZigZag founder and chief executive Al Gerrie to discuss how paid returns are transforming the industry, how customers are dealing with this, and the role technology plays in creating a better selling and shopping experience.
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NewsCo-op confirms appointment of new logistics and supply chain boss
C-store specialist Co-op has appointed former AF Blakemore and DHL executive Andy Wilmot as its new group supply chain and logistics director.