All Supply chain articles – Page 135
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OpinionDon’t blame the weather
Retailers shouldn’t be at the mercy of shifts in weather if they plan properly, says David Wild
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NewsSnow hits retailers as deliveries delayed and shoppers stay away
The adverse weather conditions have affected retailers’ deliveries and access to stores in the key Christmas trading period, and the snow is poised to continue into next week.
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NewsReiss sets its sights on high street fast-fashion
Reiss founder David Reiss aims to turn the premium retailer into a fast-fashion business from spring next year, dubbing it the “luxury Topshop” of the high street.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils rail distribution plans as part of Plan A
Marks & Spencer is to shift a proportion of its distribution from road to rail as part of its Plan A sustainability programme.
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NewsMothercare to cut toy prices at ELC
Mothercare is to reduce toy prices to 2008 levels across its Early Learning Centre business to compete in the “uncertain and challenging” UK market.
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AnalysisWeathering the fashion costs storm
With cost increases across materials, shipping and labour, are rising prices the only way for retailers to protect profit?
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NewsOverseas growth beckons as Burberry pre-tax profits soar
Pre-tax profits at luxury retailer Burberry rocketed nearly 50% to £129m in the first half when it introduced a new pricing strategy and fine-tuned its stock replenishment system.
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OpinionRising costs puts focus firmly back on product
UK consumers have never had it so good. In fact, thanks in large part to sourcing from the Far East, we have been in such a long period of deflation that shoppers have got used to a world in which prices fall consistently.
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NewsGo Outdoors in reserve-and-collect first
Outdoor specialist Go Outdoors has launched a reserve-and collect service across all its 27 stores following a successful trial in two shops.
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NewsBolland’s plan for M&S can restore £1bn profit
Bolland outlines aim to exploit the brand, develop multichannel and up overseas growth
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NewsOcado rises on expansion prospects
Ocado shares rose at the start of the week when the home shopping group, which sells Waitrose groceries as well as other brands, said it could cater for 1.5 million more potential customers by expanding delivery to the Southwest of England and South Wales.
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NewsOcado to deliver to the South West and Wales
Online grocer Ocado is to begin delivering into the south east of England and South Wales next year after acquiring a distribution centre near Bristol.
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AnalysisRetailers’ crime watch pays off
In the UK, shrinkage levels are finally falling, but how have retailers tackled theft and does it mean the battle against retail crime is finally being won?
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NewsNisa-Today relaunches own-label in shake up
Symbol group Nisa-Today will relaunch its own-label lines at the end of the month as it seeks to refresh its brand.
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NewsHomeform chief sets out his three-year plan
Kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms specialist Homeform’s new chief executive has laid out a three-year plan to increase profits and enable an exit for owner Sun European Partners.
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Opinion
Matalan upgrades warehouse system in e-commerce drive
Matalan is pushing its expansion into e-commerce by upgrading its warehouse management system.
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NewsToy retailers mop up after Woolworths’ demise
Toy retailers Toys R Us and The Entertainer have reported a strong year in 2009 after mopping up share left from the collapse of Woolworths.
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AnalysisSustainability: The Start line
Retailers taking part in a sustainability summit say there are many areas where they should work together rather than compete. Joanna Perry reports
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NewsB&M Bargains suffers supply chain problems after opening new warehouse
Value chain B&M Bargains is suffering supply chain difficulties just weeks after the opening of its new 625,000 sq ft warehouse in Speke, Liverpool.
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AnalysisTransport optimisation: On the right track
Retailers rely on technology to minimise delivery distances, whether they run their own fleets or not, finds Joanna Perry