All Supply chain articles – Page 72
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NewsAmazon to launch Treasure Truck in the UK
Amazon is launching its Treasure Truck, which gives local shoppers access to exclusive deals, in the UK this month to drive festive sales.
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AnalysisThe blurring line between food retail and wholesale
It was just 10 months ago that Tesco’s £3.7bn swoop for wholesale giant Booker sent shockwaves coursing through the grocery industry.
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NewsCo-op strikes deal with Costcutter post Palmer & Harvey
The Co-op and Costcutter Supermarkets Group have signed a five-year deal under which the mutual will become the exclusive wholesale supplier to the symbol group.
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NewsPalmer & Harvey administration leaves 2,500 jobless
Wholesaler Palmer & Harvey has collapsed into administration, causing 2,500 redundancies and leaving another 900 jobs at risk.
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NewsCollectPlus boss Ashworth takes on additional Yodel role
CollectPlus chief executive Neil Ashworth is to take on additional responsibilities at owner Yodel, the delivery company.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to set up an offshore hub
With the countdown to Brexit underway, a growing number of retailers that buy and sell goods in Europe are considering setting up offshore distribution hubs.
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NewsJohn Lewis invests in food and fulfilment tech start-ups
John Lewis Partnership has backed two more start-ups as part of its JLab investment programme.
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OpinionOpinion: Is price the only thing that matters?
As retailers feel the squeeze of inflation, CollectPlus chief executive Neil Ashworth argues the case for creative thinking to find efficiencies without compromising on experience.
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OpinionWhy Singles’ Day is no longer just for China
Hermes managing director Martijn de Lange looks at the rise and rise of China’s annual shopping event.
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OpinionBlog: Is retail’s supply chain ready for Black Friday?
The biggest retail day of the year is less than a week away. However, that day is now at the end of November rather than a few days before Christmas.
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AnalysisBooker gives Tesco tasty foodservice opportunity
While much of the focus on Tesco’s merger with wholesaler Booker has centred on retail competition issues, catering supply is one of the central motivators of the tie-up.
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NewsAmazon in row over drivers ‘paid below minimum wage’
Amazon is investigating allegations that one of its grocery delivery partners left drivers earning less than the minimum wage under a regime of fines and charges.
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Retail VoiceDigital tracking will be key to Christmas delivery success
DPD explains how its unique Your DPD app is set to play a leading role in the build-up to Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Innovations disrupting retail supply chains
The supply chain sector is often a test-bed for innovation. Nicola Smith looks at how the sector is adapting and who the disruptors are.
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OpinionThe impact of automation on people power
Hermes HR director Jill Maples discusses the importance of people to the home-delivery sector despite the rise of the robot.
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AnalysisInfographic: Interest rates and Arcadia redundancies
Words and numbers, November 10, 2017: New Asda boss, Roger Burnley, Footasylum’s first day on the stock exchange, the Bank of England’s interest rate rise, Arcadia redundancies and Christopher Bailey on leaving Burberry
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Retail VoiceHow to win over the eco-friendly consumer
The increasing desire for ethically sourced products can be broken down into three key attitudes towards sustainability.
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OpinionFMCG giants will lose out by sidestepping grocers
Tensions between grocers and suppliers are simmering, but FMCG brands may be biting off more than they can chew if they go it alone.
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NewsArgos beefs up Fast Track with new fulfilment centres
Argos is taking its Fast Track proposition up a gear with the opening of two new regional fulfilment centres in time for the Christmas peak.
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NewsAsos launches 'try before you buy' service
Asos has launched a ‘try before you buy’ service, letting customers try on products at home and only pay for what they keep.