All Supply chain articles – Page 62
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven ways retail is going back to the future
Retail is undergoing a technological revolution with AI, VR, robots and blockchain being trialled and tested throughout the industry. But retailers are increasingly revisiting old-school shopkeeping tactics to win customers and increase sales. Retail Week looks at seven ways that retailers are going back to the future.
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Retail VoiceHow retailers can make data work for them
Business intelligence helps retailers make smart decisions and supports sustainable growth. Here are five ways data can be applied to add value.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can Topshop conquer online?
Topshop owner Arcadia has pledged to invest significantly in its online operations following its CVA, but it needs to spend wisely to compete with its pureplay rivals.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can M&S turn its fashion business around?
Marks & Spencer has parted ways with former fashion boss Jill McDonald after less than two years. Retail Week looks at what the retailer can do to turn its flagging fashion brand around.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is a Halloween Brexit retail’s worst nightmare?
As the two remaining candidates for the Conservative Party leadership both pledge to leave the EU on October 31 come what may, retailers are growing increasingly anxious about the Halloween deadline.
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NewsAmazon’s Deliveroo deal could face CMA probe
Amazon’s investment into online food fulfilment business Deliveroo has been thrown into doubt by the competition watchdog.
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NewsAsda and Just Eat launch 30-minute grocery deliveries
Asda is to launch 30-minute grocery deliveries after extending its tie-up with Just Eat.
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OpinionLeader: Retail must help itself on Brexit if new PM won’t
As the clock ticks into a pivotal month for the future of the UK and its economy, retailers could be forgiven for feeling far from optimistic.
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Retail VoiceData is key to unlocking value in the supply chain
Supply chain is a hotbed of data innovation and, as retailers jostle to keep up with sky-high consumer demands, the real winners will be those that unlock the potential this offers.
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NewsSainsbury’s warehouse staff to strike this week
Hundreds of staff at one of Sainsbury’s warehouses will take part in strike action on Thursday following a dispute over changes to its absence policy.
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NewsWaitrose drivers to take John Lewis returns in efficiency push
Waitrose drivers are to collect returns for stablemate department store chain John Lewis as the John Lewis Partnership creates efficiencies across the business.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis warns of ‘challenging’ October Brexit
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has warned that leaving the EU in October would be “much more challenging” for retailers than the previously planned March Brexit.
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NewsAmazon and Morrisons extend partnership to cities across UK
Amazon and Morrisons will expand their partnership to Amazon Prime Now members in cities across the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is vertical farming grocery's future or fad?
After unveiling two separate deals in the vertical farming space, Ocado continues to place itself in the vanguard of grocery distribution and consumption.
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NewsNisa shakes up its senior management team
Nisa has announced sweeping changes to its management team, as it seeks to better align “the structure to the company’s four-year growth strategy”.
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Retail VoiceHow to keep up with global trade changes
Ecommerce knows no borders, so taking a flexible and integrated approach to international trade is essential, says AEB’s Geoff Taylor.
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AnalysisHow 44 retail leaders plan to re-engineer their businesses
The next five years will be marked by investment in digital, in-store tech and head-office staff as retailers re-engineer their businesses for future growth, a report from Retail Week has found.
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NewsWaitrose unveils location of site for new delivery depot
Waitrose has unveiled Enfield as the site of a new customer fulfilment centre, which it said will create “hundreds of new jobs”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ocado co-founders square up for online delivery battle
Waitrose has come out fighting in the looming online grocery battle with M&S by linking with an unknown tech start-up launched by Ocado co-founder Jonathan Faiman. Will it give Waitrose the punching power to upset its soon-to-be ex-partner?