All Supply chain articles – Page 137
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NewsCash injection to lift private sales etailer’s profile
Private sales etailer Secret Sales has harnessed significant new investment to press ahead with major UK expansion plans, with an increased marketing drive and diversification into new markets.
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NewsRetailers buy Christmas stock cautiously
Retailers are planning to stock cautiously in the run up to the crucial Christmas trading period due to uncertainty over the economy and concern over house prices.
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NewsB&M Bargains threats spark value sector fury
Variety retailer irks competitors with ultimatum to suppliers for exclusivity deals
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NewsArgos trials same-day delivery service
Argos is trialling a same-day delivery service in London which will allow customers the option of having their reserved item couriered in as little as 90 minutes.
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NewsWaitrose hires supply chain director
Waitrose has appointed David Jones as its supply chain director.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils flagship Bradford distribution centre
Marks & Spencer officially opens a 1.1m sq ft state-of-the-art distribution centre in Bradford today in a key step in its Project 2020 business improvement programme.
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OpinionRetail surgery: The data we receive from suppliers is often incorrect. Is this an industry-wide problem or do we need to push our suppliers much harder on this?
The data we receive from suppliers is often incorrect. Is this an industry-wide problem or do we need to push our suppliers much harder on this?
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NewsHome Bargains ups security on delivery vehicles
Home Bargains, has invested in Manta electronic seals to increase security and eliminate unauthorised access to its transport fleet.
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AnalysisGlobal Supply Chains: From sea to store
The complexity of supply chains has increased significantly as they have become global. Joanne Ellul investigates how technology is being used to manage this and the difference it can make
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AnalysisRising costs spell trouble for fashion
With the planned VAT increase, dollar pressure, and increases in raw materials and labour costs, how will fashion retailers cope, asks Lisa Berwin
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NewsB&Q to open new distribution centre
B&Q will open a new regional distribution centre in Swindon next year, as part of changes to its distribution strategy.
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AnalysisHalfords’ distribution centre: Automatic for the people
Halfords’ new distribution centre in Coventry will give the retailer flexibility and provide massive cost savings. Joanna Perry took a tour while the technology was being tested
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OpinionA sporting chance for supply chain workers
The World Cup represents a chance to help workers in the retail supply chain, says Mark Price
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OpinionAye, aye Captain
A visit to Unilever’s Customer Insight & Innovation Centre highlights just how seriously it takes its role as a category captain.
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AnalysisSupply Chain: Tapping global sources
Sourcing overseas can help retailers innovate, but there are risks involved, says Mark Faithfull
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OpinionRetail surgery: Our overseas suppliers check our business’ credit worthiness, but should we also look into how able they are to pay their bills?
Our overseas suppliers check our business’ credit worthiness, but should we also look into how able they are to pay their bills?
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AnalysisDelivering the goods
The parcel delivery market has come a long way in a decade and as customer demands have increased so have the innovations and service levels of courier companies
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AnalysisA leaner, meaner, greener retail supply chain
A global recession, volatile oil prices and changing consumer demands meant retailers sought efficiencies and innovations in the supply chain throughout the noughties
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NewsDSGi ramps up team as Best Buy threat mounts
Electricals giant DSGi has poached supply chain expert Danielle Williams from Comet to beef up its commercial team as it prepares to square up to rival Best Buy, which opens its first UK store today.
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NewsVolcanic ash hits supermarket supply
The supply of flowers, green beans, mangetout, sugar snap peas and some exotic fruits are under threat as volcanic ash grounds planes destined for the UK.