All Supply chain articles – Page 130
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OpinionRetailers need to be adaptable
David Wild is chief executive of Halfords. Prior to this role, David worked at Walmart where he was Senior Vice President of New Business Development in San Francisco.
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NewsAsos launches click-and-collect service
Fashion giant Asos has become the latest etailer to launch a click-and-collect service as it vies to compete with multi-channel retailers in the battle for convenience.
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NewsBoots’ new £50m warehouse will enhance online profits
Delivery services to improve after health and beauty giant invests in Burton-on-Trent site.
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AnalysisVideo: A day in the life of an Asos package
We track a package from online fashion giant Asos from purchase to delivery the next day.
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AnalysisA safe passage to India
India is one of retail’s most attractive developing markets, but it’s also one of the most difficult to enter. Liz Morrell reports on how the doors are beginning to open.
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AnalysisRetail Week Conference 2012: What topics will be covered?
This year’s conference will give you the knowledge you need to compete today.
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OpinionMore room for the strong to prosper
Richard Hyman is the strategic retail adviser to Deloitte. He has over 25 years experience in the sector and is the founder of Verdict research.
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AnalysisOn the road to success
It’s taken a while, but retailers are finally making big strides in improving delivery services. Charlotte Hardie considers the change in consumer demands, and outlines some of the recent innovations.
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AnalysisPlan for overseas growth
Suppliers are an invaluable source of customer insight. Sarah Butler considers why retailers could benefit from their expertise – particularly when it comes to international success.
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AnalysisIs your supply chain process fit for purpose?
Ensuring a supply chain suits today’s multichannel world is a complex process and one retailers are just at the beginning of. Liz Morrell reports.
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OpinionThe year of the supply chain professional
Charlotte Hardie is features editor of Retail Week. She writes about all retail sectors, overseeing the longer features in the magazine’s general analysis and in business sections.
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AnalysisAverting warehouse disasters
Warehouse malfunctions can prove catastrophic for a retailer’s sales and reputation. So how can the risk of problems occurring be minimised? Alison Clements investigates.
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NewsMaplin signs deal for 90-minute delivery
Maplin has inked a deal with fulfilment specialist Shutl to launch 90-minute delivery slots and improve its customer offer.
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OpinionTailor your supply chain solutions
As retailers demand continued improvements in supply chain efficiencies we need to ensure as a developer that we are delivering cost-effective warehouse solutions while maintaining the same level of quality and service we have made our name for.
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NewsForever 21 boss sounds caution on UK expansion
US fast fashion giant Forever 21 is taking a cautious approach to UK expansion as the macro-environment remains volatile.
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NewsSnow hampers grocery supplies
Poor weather conditions across the UK hit grocery supplies over the weekend as retailers battled the snow and ice.
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OpinionOut of stock, out of pocket
Don Williams is the National head of retail and wholesale at BDO, specialising in audit and assurance.
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Analysis10 ways to compete with Amazon
Amazon’s sales growth this week showed that the etailer continues to power on. It commands respect from retailers, but its relentless expansion also generates fear. We assess how retailers can best compete with the digital Goliath. Gemma Goldfingle and Alex Lawson report.
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NewsSuperGroup eyes efficiency savings with new warehouse
SuperGroup is to move to a new distribution centre which is set to make its operation more efficient.
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Analysis‘We are not going to be an also-ran’ says Tesco chief
After Tesco’s worst Christmas for two decades, chief executive Philip Clarke reveals how he plans to get the grocer back on track. Alex Lawson reports.