All Supply chain articles – Page 89
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NewsMPs to 'hold Ashley's feet to the fire' over working practices
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley has been condemned by MPs over working practices at the retailer.
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NewsSainsbury's to extend same-day deliveries and hire 900 new fulfilment staff
Sainsbury’s is preparing to roll out same-day grocery deliveries to 30 stores after unveiling plans for 900 jobs at its new fulfilment centre.
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NewsAmazon follows Uber with move to hire freelance delivery drivers in UK
Amazon is poised to start fulfilling deliveries across the UK through part-time freelance drivers, in a move similar to taxi service Uber.
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OpinionOpinion: Digital is an opportunity not a threat for bricks-and-mortar stores
The augmented reality Pokemon Go phenomenon has brought people in droves off their sofas and into the streets, including shops.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Deliveroo, the on-demand food and booze delivery service
Majestic Wine has partnered with Deliveroo to bring alcohol to customers’ doorsteps. Here we take a closer look at the delivery business:
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NewsHolland & Barrett rolls out click-and-collect nationwide
Holland & Barrett is extending its click-and-collect service to include all its UK stores following a successful London trial.
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NewsDeliveroo partners with Majestic Wine to bring booze to the doorstep
Deliveroo has partnered with alcoholic drink retailers including Majestic Wine to expand the range of product that it can deliver to households.
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OpinionBlog: Amazon crowned king of etail jungle with Prime Day
Amazon’s made-up holiday is a brazen sales ploy, but perhaps more retailers should make more of their delivery prowess.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Vipshop general manager Liang Ke on Europe, Brexit and Alibaba
Chinese etailer Vipshop claims to offer UK retailers more than its larger, better known Chinese rivals. Retail Week speaks to its European boss.
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OpinionOpinion: Brexit heat is now burning the retail workforce
Some of the fears raised during the debate about whether to leave the EU are now being realised following the Brexit decision.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Four things we learnt from Asos’ third quarter update
Asos continued its strong performance in the third quarter, reporting rocketing sales at home and overseas and a growing customer base.
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NewsArgos offers free delivery to go head-to-head with Amazon Prime Day
Argos is hosting a one-day Fast Track event, with free same-day delivery, that coincides directly with Amazon’s Prime Day Event.
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NewsAsos sales soar spurred by international growth and jump in customer numbers
Asos continued the strong run of sales in its third quarter driven by rising sales in the UK and abroad as well as soaring shopper numbers.
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NewsIceland to open first dark store in Tipton as online business expands
Iceland is preparing to open its first dark store to serve online shoppers as the grocer’s ecommerce operations continue to grow.
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NewsWaitrose vows to pay smallest UK food suppliers within seven days
Waitrose has vowed to pay all of its smaller British suppliers within seven days as it moves to beef up its reputation as an ethical retailer.
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OpinionBlog: The rise of Trolley Bags following the 5p plastic bag charge
I caught up with Trolley Bags to discuss the growth of its reusables business ten months after the introduction of the plastic bag charge.
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OpinionOpinion: Is traditional customer loyalty a thing of the past?
As shoppers swop brand loyalty for speed and convenience, how can retailers use technology to ensure their in-store offer is up to scratch?
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NewsMorrisons launches click and collect concession partnership with Doddle
Morrisons has launched a partnership with fulfilment service Doddle as the grocer continues to add “useful services” to its larger stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Carrefour trials one-hour grocery delivery in French capital
Carrefour is to debut a new delivery service from three stores in Paris, in a trial programme that has been dubbed ‘Carrefour Now’.
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OpinionBlog: Forget about drones, for speedy delivery use the trusty push bike
Sainsbury’s is using bicycles and an app service to bring busy customers in the capital their grocery orders in a super-speedy time.