All Supply chain articles – Page 112
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NewsAmazon asks US regulators for permission to test delivery drones
Amazon is aiming to move one step closer to delivering packages by drones after it requested permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to test the aircrafts in Seattle.
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OpinionBlog: Should retailers automate the returns process?
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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NewsSuperdrug returns to profit but sales slip amid fierce competition
Superdrug has returned to profit but experienced a sales slip due to reduced high street footfall and fierce competition.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How should retailers approach merchandising in multichannel businesses?
We’re rethinking our merchandising processes as our business becomes increasingly multichannel. How should we approach this?
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OpinionComment: Walgreens and Boots demonstrate importance of customer loyalty
Whether walking into a store anywhere across the globe or connecting online, it remains true that creating customer loyalty is at the heart of successful retail.
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AnalysisVideo: The Argos and eBay click-and-collect tie-up explained
As Argos reveals it is extending its collection tie-up with eBay to 650 of its stores, this video explains how the partnership works for consumers.
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News1,000 Argos distribution centre workers prepare for 24-hour strike action
1,000 Argos distribution centre workers are to strike tomorrow over a change to their contracts that requires more flexible hours.
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NewsPoundland reveals rising sales and profits in maiden results update
Value retailer Poundland has reported rising full-year sales and profits in its maiden prelim update since floating in March.
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NewsSports Direct steps up row with 'anti-competitive' Adidas
Sports Direct has stepped up its row with sportswear giant Adidas and is understood to have reported it to the competition authorities.
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NewsPrimark investigation concludes 'cry for help' labels in clothes are hoax
Primark has concluded that the ‘cry for help’ labels found sewn onto garments bought from its Swansea stores are a hoax carried out in the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Asda plans to become the UK's most convenient grocer
Asda is on a drive to make it more convenient to shop at the grocer by investing heavily in its multichannel delivery methods.
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OpinionBlog: Investing today for tomorrow’s delivery
At the beginning of the year, a report published by eMarketer predicted there would be more than 2.5 billion smartphone users in the world by 2017.
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NewsSuperGroup buys Scandinavian distributor as it pursues overseas growth
Fashion specialist SuperGroup has acquired its Scandinavian distributor, Smac Group, for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsArgos appoints head of IT, commercial and supply chain
Argos has appointed Henrietta Baring to the newly created position of head of IT, commercial and supply chain to help it become a “digital retail leader”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Wiggle, plastic bags, Morrisons and Rana Plaza
Retail news round-up on June 26, 2014: Wiggle nears potential IPO, Shoppers to spend more than £110m on plastic bags, Morrisons launches its grocery delivery service in north London and more
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NewsAmazon launches click-and-collect lockers in London Tube stations
Amazon is introducing its lockers in two London Underground stations to make picking up orders more convenient for shoppers on the go.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, supply chain, and Highgrove retail business
Retail news round-up on June 25, 2014: Sainsbury’s Bank hires staff from Travelex; Prince Charles’ Highgrove business to focus on online sales; and Government urges BRC to establish supply chain guidelines.
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NewsShoe Zone aims to benefit from 'retail friendly' property market with 'more prime' sites
Shoe Zone boss Anthony Smith said the “retail friendly” property market had helped it maximise profits as it eyes relocations to larger, more prime sites.
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OpinionComment: Lightning strikes twice at Asos as warehouse hit by fire
Lightning never strikes twice, the saying goes. But sadly for Asos, that’s not the case in reality.
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AnalysisCoping in an emergency: Retail lessons from the Asos warehouse fire
Asos resumed trading today after a fire broke out at its main warehouse on Friday. What plans do retailers need to have in place to cope if disaster strikes?