All Supply chain articles – Page 17
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NewsHolland & Barrett teams up with THG for supply chain overhaul
Holland & Barrett has proposed a three-year partnership with THG’s tech arm Ingenuity as it undergoes a “multimillion-pound redevelopment of its supply chain”.
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NewsPeople underestimate complexity of retail, warns Dick’s Sporting Goods chair
US sports giant Dick’s Sporting Goods executive chair Ed Stack has said people “don’t understand” the complexity of retail.
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Innovation of the WeekWalmart expands AI and drone capabilities
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsNo ‘major disruptions’ expected from Red Sea attacks, says Estée Lauder exec
Estée Lauder vice president of global supply chain planning Frank Maassen has said the beauty giant does not anticipate any “major disruptions” to customers as a result of the supply chain issues in the Red Sea.
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NewsMarks & Spencer: ‘No clothing price increases this year’
Marks & Spencer has signalled that it does not intend to increase apparel prices in 2024.
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NewsBBC finds Boohoo put ‘Made in UK’ labels on clothes made in South Asia
Fashion retailer Boohoo put ‘Made in UK’ labels on clothes made in South Asia, according to the BBC’s Panorama programme, which said the mislabelling could affect “thousands of clothes”.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss working with government on Red Sea shipping
Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts is in direct contact with the government to mitigate any knock-on effects of the supply chain issues in the Red Sea and Suez Canal.
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NewsAmazon warehouse workers set first-ever strike date at Birmingham depot
Amazon workers at a fulfilment centre in Birmingham are set to strike for the first time in January over pay and working conditions.
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NewsBoohoo eyes Leicester factory closure
Fashion giant Boohoo is mulling the closure of its Thurmaston Lane factory in Leicester and relocating its operations, according to reports.
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NewsExclusive: WHSmith appoints GXO as UK logistics partner
WHSmith has appointed GXO as its new outsourced logistics partner in the UK, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop unveils £2.5m tech investment
The Perfume Shop announced an investment of £2.5m in “industry-leading warehouse automation technology” as it looks to reduce environmental impact and future-proof its distribution capabilities.
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NewsRetailers fear spring price rises and shortages due to Red Sea attacks
Non-food retailers and suppliers are preparing for possible price rises and even product shortages in the spring, as the unrest in the Red Sea continues.
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AnalysisFive tech trends that will shape retail strategy in 2024
Which technology trends should retailers be considering in the new year and why is it worth investing time and money in them? We asked a panel of industry experts to talk us through the frontrunners
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NewsRed Sea attacks causing rising costs and increased shipping line rates
Global supply chain disruption in 2024 is a “possibility”, according to experts, as the world’s biggest shipping companies are re-routing their journeys to avoid the Red Sea.
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NewsAmazon strike action to spread to Birmingham
Amazon workers at a new flagship fulfilment centre in Birmingham are set to strike in the new year, building on industrial action already seen at Coventry and Rugeley.
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Retail VoiceReflecting on the biggest ecommerce drivers of 2023
From delivering on delivery to winning websites, Elavon’s Michael Bosshammer takes a look at the key areas retailers should focus on for 2024
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Retail VoiceMaking promotional packaging more sustainable this Christmas
Brands face a lot of tough decisions on how they present their special edition products, especially at competitive times of year such as Christmas. Eviosys investigates what can be done to ensure eco-friendly doesn’t get forgotten this festive period
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NewsRetailers call for levy scheme reform to secure UK food supply
The British Retail Consortium alongside the National Farmer’s Union (NFU), UKHospitality and seven leading grocers have called for reform to the apprenticeship levy system.
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NewsAsda faces lorry driver strikes over Christmas
Driver strikes at grocery giant Asda are threatening to cause food shortages during the peak Christmas trading period.
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AnalysisRobots on the rise – are they supply chain saviours or expensive fad?
There have been vast improvements in robotic technology in recent years, with more and more retailers turning to expensive and advanced tech to boost efficiency and reduce overall costs