All Supply chain articles – Page 111
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NewsInside Inditex: How Zara became a global fashion phenomenon
Retail Week goes inside Zara owner Inditex’s northern Spain headquarters to find out how it became the world’s biggest clothing retailer.
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OpinionBlog: Research shows UK customers taking the lead in online spending
New research from Hermes points to an exciting future for the UK’s online retailers as UK shoppers spend online with improved delivery, Mark Pettit explains.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon and Tesco
Retail news round-up on October 14, 2014: Amazon to recruit 1,000 new staff, Tesco expected to suspend more senior staff, and Tesco director compiles list of successors to chairman.
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OpinionBlog: The Elliott Review and implications for the grocery supply chain
The Elliott Review was published in response to the 2013 horsemeat scandal, but it has implications beyond the food supply chain for retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The industrial warehousing industry snapshot
Insight into the recent UK industrial warehousing news making headlines, as well as the latest shed deals and vital big-box figures.
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OpinionComment: Pipeline uptick on the cards for industrial warehouse sector
The industrial warehousing industry’s long-awaited pipeline pickup has brought growth and a sense of excitement back to the sector.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Rise of 3PLs help retailers' grow national and cross-border sales
As multichannel retail increases across borders, 3PLs will become even more important in supporting international expansion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Primark, Aldi and others shake hands on new shed deals
Lack of quality warehousing space has slowed multichannel and supply chain progress, but many retailers have huge warehouse deals underway.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is supply chain speed a worthy retail investment?
Amazon, Google and eBay believe ultra-fast fulfilment is the Holy Grail of retail, while others doubt it is worth the investment.
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NewsTwitter debate: What will retailers' future distribution requirements look like?
Join Retail Week and SEGRO for a Twitter debate on retailers’ changing warehousing priorities.
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NewsHalfords' We Fit branded lorry fails to fit under a low bridge
It’s always going to be embarrassing getting your lorry stuck under a bridge, especially if it is emblazoned with the slogan ‘We Fit’.
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NewsJaeger plans ship-from-store delivery as part of new ecomm strategy
Jaeger is embarking on a new ecommerce strategy to support growth, including a plan to ship items from its stores within the next 12 months.
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NewsSupermarket watchdog urges suppliers to raise complaints about conduct breaches
The supermarket watchdog has urged suppliers to submit complaints about potential breaches of the industry’s code of conduct.
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OpinionBlog: Equality in the supply chain
Women already play a large part at a number of successful businesses, and at Hermes the company is aiming to create a level playing field for all.
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AnalysisInnovation: Collaborative robots and 3D printing spearhead new 'industrial revolution'
Collaborative robots and 3D printing will spearhead a new ‘industrial revolution’ driven by society-demanding mass customisation, according to property adviser Colliers.
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NewsWRC: China’s growing consumer economy will force price increases, says Li & Fung
China’s focus on building a consumer economy is going to disrupt the world and put an end to the era of low-priced goods, said Li & Fung chairman Dr William Fung.
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NewsDoddle click-and-collect parcel service opens Waterloo station store
Click-and-collect delivery service Doddle launched its service for consumers with its Waterloo rail station opening last week.
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OpinionBlog: An impressive crop of winners at the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain awards
Returns are a long-term problem for online retailers. The proportion of returned products can reach 40% in some categories, with fashion particularly affected.
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NewsTesco former finance director McIlwee to get £1m payoff next week
Tesco’s former finance director Laurie McIlwee is to receive a £1m payoff next week despite an investigation into the £250m black hole in its profits.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to launch click-and-collect service in Caffè Nero
House of Fraser customers will next month be able to pick up high heels with their flat whites as the retailer introduces its click-and-collect service to a Caffè Nero coffee shop.