All Supply chain articles – Page 2
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InterviewFit Collective: return rates are killing fashion retailers – and AI can fix it
Fit Collective was recommended to Retail Week by Rixo, and also works with Boden, Ro&Zo and L’Estrange
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NewsOcado shares tumble following Kroger fulfilment centre closures
Ocado shares dropped around 16% on Tuesday after US partner Kroger announced the closure of three warehouses.
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NewsTesco unveils fresh investment in sustainable farming and supply chain
Grocery giant Tesco has unveiled £1.5m in new investment in sustainable agriculture, strengthening its UK supply chain and supporting its farmers.
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NewsAsda expands on-demand delivery partnership with Uber Direct
Grocery giant Asda has announced the expansion of its rapid delivery partnership with Uber Direct, signing a new multi-year preferred partner agreement.
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NewsMarks & Spencer strikes European fulfilment deal with Zalando
Marks & Spencer has forged a supply partnership with online fashion platform Zalando in Europe.
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NewsWickes rolls out rapid delivery service nationwide
DIY and home improvement giant Wickes has rolled out its ‘Wickes Rapid’ delivery service across 150 of its stores nationwide.
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AnalysisIs GenAI useful on the backend? Amazon says yes
The technology firm was bullish on the potential for Generative AI at its Delivering the Future event in San Francisco last week.
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NewsArgos launches annual home delivery subscription
General merchandise retailer Argos has unveiled a 12-month delivery subscription scheme for customers.
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NewsB&Q ends 30-year logistics partnership as it acquires new distribution hub
B&Q has ended 30-year-long logistics partnership with PJH Group and has appointed GXO to manage its newly acquired distribution site, Retail Week can reveal.
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Chart of the WeekChart: There’s a price war, but which products are actually getting cheaper?
Supermarkets keep talking about prices being cut, but what is actually getting cheaper?
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NewsJohn Lewis sets up supplier brands platform to accelerate new launches
Department store group John Lewis has gone live with a new supplier brands platform as it aims to provide customers with more choice, faster.
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Innovation of the WeekWalmart enters partnership to transform retail supply chain
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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AnalysisHow Matalan, Asda and Hugo Boss are harnessing the latest technology to streamline their businesses
Fashion and home retailer Matalan is in the midst of a turnaround as it is overhauling stores, digital channels and its people
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Retail VoiceFive consumer trends homeware retailers must consider
The homeware market is shifting. Not with the slow ebb of seasonal trends, but with a surge of lasting consumer behaviour changes, notes Kleen-Tex’s Nick Coward
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NewsAsda unveils fresh round of price cuts
Supermarket chain Asda has unveiled a fresh round of price cuts on over 900 “family favourite” products, ahead of a potential showdown at its annual supplier conference, which is taking place later today.
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Opinion‘The uncomfortable truth is AI will cause significant job destruction’
Communication and truth-telling, both to colleagues and the wider population, will become a central task of boards and governments in the coming years, believes True’s Matt Truman
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Retail VoiceHow to future-proof your business by adopting electric vehicles
Switching to EVs early is not just about sustainability, says Mer. Discover how being an early adopter can provide both financial and operational gains
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AnalysisNRF Europe: Five companies showcasing tech innovations for retail
Most industries are investing in more technology as the world becomes more advanced, and retail is no exception.
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OpinionWhat the 2026 business rates revaluation means for major chains
Forthcoming changes represent a structural shift for big retailers, and they need to be prepared, observes Ryan’s tax services specialist Alex Probyn
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NewsM&S turns to Primark to appoint fashion commercial director
Marks & Spencer has poached a top Primark executive to become commercial and operations director of its fashion, home and beauty business.