All Supply chain articles – Page 9
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AnalysisWhat Amazon is doing in the US to revolutionise global operations
Retail Week visited Amazon’s MQY1 fulfilment centre in Nashville, Tennessee, to find the technology and retail giant is showing no signs of slowing down in its pursuit of innovative new technologies.
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Innovation of the WeekAmazon aims to cut delivery time and effort with new 'vision-assisted' tech
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsWaitrose has expanded its on-demand delivery with Just Eat tie-up
Waitrose has struck a partnership with Just Eat to bolster its on-demand delivery proposition.
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NewsAmazon has unveiled new AI tools for shoppers and delivery drivers
Amazon has unveiled new AI shopping guides to improve the customer experience as well as introducing AI-powered tech in delivery vans to cut delivery times.
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AnalysisSustainability strategy: Five ways retailers are minimising their environmental impact
Ahead of the return of the Sustainability Summit on October 10, we dig into the strategies of the retailers making tangible progress and glean expert opinion on why the narrative of balancing sustainability with bottom lines “needs to change”
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NewsMarks & Spencer tries out ‘robot farming’ to cut emissions and improve product
Marks & Spencer has been piloting an ‘autonomous farming’ scheme and expects to reduce carbon emissions as a result.
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Innovation of the WeekTHG Fulfil is enhancing warehouse capabilities with the addition of robots
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsM&S is exploring a giant new warehouse for an expected boom in online sales
Marks & Spencer is eyeing up a deal for a new giant warehouse in the East Midlands to accommodate an expected leap in its online sales.
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NewsDreams sales climb following a record investment in store and tech upgrades
Dreams has recorded a sales boost following record store, tech and supply chain investments as part of its modernisation programme.
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NewsPepco is expecting to see ‘record revenues’ despite ongoing supply chain disruption
Pepco Group, which owns Poundland and Dealz, said it expects to see “record revenues” for the full year despite continuing supply chain issues.
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NewsDFS has swung to a loss as shipping delays and interest rate rises take their toll
Furniture retailer DFS has swung to a loss, blaming ongoing shipping delays in the Red Sea and the effects of higher interest rates on borrowing.
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NewsSuperdry boss has called on the government to stop Shein from ‘dodging tax’
Superdry boss Julian Dunkerton has called on the government to ban fast-fashion giant and rival Shein from “dodging tax”.
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NewsAmazon has launched a ‘game-changer’ tool allowing sellers to reach more countries
Amazon has launched a new export tool that enables sellers in its Merchant Fulfilled Network to reach more customers.
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NewsVery Group and Victoria’s Secret are considering offering same-day delivery
The Very Group and Victoria’s Secret are weighing up options of offering same-day delivery to their customers as demand for rapid service grows.
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NewsIkea is piloting ‘next generation’ lockers in a tie-up with Tesco
Home goods and furniture giant Ikea has launched a trial of “next generation” lockers in Tesco stores.
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NewsBoohoo will start supplying all US customers from its UK distribution centre
Fashion retailer Boohoo has said it will stop supplying US customers from its Pennsylvania distribution centre and will fulfil these orders from its UK warehouse in Sheffield.
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NewsJD Sports is closing a major distribution centre risking almost 200 jobs
JD Sports will shut down its major distribution centre in Derby, resulting in just under 200 job losses, the BBC has reported.
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NewsTesco is launching a new venture to help international grocers with online sales
Tesco is developing a new venture aimed at helping international supermarket chains grow their online businesses.
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NewsAmazon unveils pay rise for tens of thousands of UK staff
A new pay rise will lift minimum rates for staff by nearly 10% and follows on from Amazon’s victory over an attempt by warehouse workers to unionise.