All Supply chain articles
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Chart of the WeekRaising business rates on warehouses would hit traditional retailers harder than Amazon
Andy Burnham floated a higher business rate on warehouses to charge online giants to fund the high street support. The data shows the largest bills would fall on traditional retailers instead.
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AnalysisAs Sainsbury’s sells Argos can the general merchandise business finally thrive?
The Argos experiment is finally over at Sainsbury’s – and at a massive writedown from what the supermarket giant spent on it. Retail Week analyses what it means for Argos moving forward.
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NewsGrocery giants join calls for new PM to introduce ‘Good Food Bill’
Tesco and Sainsbury’s are amongst 100 signatories across sectors who have signed a letter to new prime minister Andy Burnham urging him to introduce a ‘Good Food Bill’.
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NewsGymshark promotes from within for chief supply chain officer
Gymshark has promoted Matt Rogers to the role of chief supply chain officer in the latest leadership change within the business.
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NewsShein plunges into loss after US closes de minimis loophole
Fast fashion giant Shein has reported a quarterly loss after US president Trump ended the small package import duty exemption.
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NewsAmazon’s ultra-fast delivery service now available in Manchester
Amazon’s ultra-fast 30-minute delivery service “Amazon Now” has launched in Manchester.
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NewsPresident Trump imposes fresh tariffs on dozens of countries
President Donald Trump is imposing a new round of tariffs on dozens of countries as it replaces a global duty that was set to expire.
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NewsOcado strikes warehouse deal with ‘leading retailer’
Retail tech and grocery business Ocado has struck an agreement to build a large customer fulfilment centre for a European retailer.
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NewsGovernment begins crackdown on de minimis loophole
Chinese ecommerce giants such as Shein and Temu will soon be forced to pay new fees on small packages as Labour begins its crackdown on online retailers.
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Opinion‘Retailers should be wary of automation strategies that start with the technology’
Warehouses where technology gives teams better options, better information and more room to respond represent the real opportunity for retail, argues XPO Logistics’ Dan Myers
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InterviewQ&A: Metapack UK lead talks transforming the post-purchase journey from reactive to proactive
With 84% of shoppers likely to abandon their basket due to poor delivery options, retailers need to ensure there is convenience and choice in the final part of the shopping journey.
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NewsRise in retail staff wellbeing due to ‘renewed investment in leaders’
Better relationships between managers and their teams have led to an uptick in retail workers’ wellbeing, according to data from the latest Retail People Index, shared with Retail Week.
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NewsGousto puts 290 jobs at risk with proposed manufacturing facility closure
Recipe box retailer Gousto has launched a consultation with staff around plans to consolidate its manufacturing facilities, putting 290 jobs at risk, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisPartnership update: B&Q, John Lewis, and Tesco join retail media pilot, M&S invests in staff safety, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.
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NewsTGJones squeezes suppliers in last-ditch rescue attempt
The owner of WHSmith’s former high street chain risks a wave of fresh criticism as the retailer seeks to postpone repayments owed to major suppliers.
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InterviewQ&A: Relex Solutions VP of product and platform discusses modernising end-to-end solutions for retail
Retailers are looking for ways to improve end-to-end operations, from accurate demand forecasting to inventory optimisation, and better pricing and planning from start to finish. This is where Relex Solutions comes in as a unified native AI-platform aiming to do just that, as well as drive smarter decisions, increased sales and better sustainability.
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Retail VoiceWhy logistics is retail’s competitive edge
Geopolitical disruption, rising customer expectations and omnichannel complexity are transforming logistics into a strategic imperative. Tritax Big Box REIT head of asset management Petrina Austin believes retailers must prioritise infrastructure planning or risk being constrained by outdated systems
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NewsMoss CEO warns of price rises as Middle East conflict continues
Moss chief executive Brian Brick has told Retail Week that the men’s formalwear retailer may be forced to raise some of its prices for next year’s Spring collection amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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NewsAmazon opens new fulfilment centre in £1bn investment
Online powerhouse Amazon has opened a fulfilment centre in Northampton and revealed plans for another location in Kettering, marking a £1bn investment in Northamptonshire by the retailer.
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NewsRetail sector calls on government not to ‘regulate flexible jobs out of existence’
Retail industry leaders have urged the government not to regulate flexible jobs out existence, as it pushes forward with reforms which would scrap zero-hours contracts.