All Supply chain articles
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News
Aldi and Lidl back calls for pause on inheritance tax reforms
Discounters Aldi and Lidl have both thrown their support behind farmers protesting at the government’s proposed reforms on inheritance tax.
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Analysis
The return of President Trump means inflationary headwinds for UK retail
While Trump didn’t follow through with his promises to launch an international trade war on day one, experts are warning his return to the presidency will mean higher prices for UK consumers.
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News
Toolstation rolls out rapid delivery service nationwide
Exclusive: Home and DIY giant Toolstation is rolling out its rapid delivery service to over 460 stores across the UK, after a successful pilot scheme.
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Innovation of the Week
Amazon has ordered the UK’s largest ever fleet of electrical HGVs
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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News
Deliveroo reports ‘strong growth’ at grocery business
Delivery specialist Deliveroo has reported “robust” fourth-quarter trading when its food proposition performed well.
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Asos to ‘mothball’ US distribution centre to increase profitability
Asos has announced plans to close its main US distribution centre in the second half of the year and fulfil orders from the UK, which it says will increase profitability and improve speed to market for its products.
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Retail Voice
The future of sustainability in the retail sector
With sustainability an ever-increasing priority for consumers, retailers must ensure they are at the forefront of all change and not left behind when it comes to the green economy. Gowling’s Jocelyn Paulley highlights the key challenges for the sector
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News
Marks & Spencer adds lower-emission lorries in net zero push
Marks & Spencer aims to cut carbon emissions through the adoption of zero and lower-emission lorries in its distribution network.
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Shein has been accused of ‘wilful ignorance’ in showdown with MPs
Fast-fashion giant Shein has been accused of showing “wilful ignorance” when struggling to answer questions about its supply chain from MPs.
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News
Brits are expected to return over a billion pounds worth of Christmas gifts
British shoppers are expected to send back £1.5bn worth of Christmas gifts this year, according to new research by Manhattan Associates.
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Evri delivered ‘record parcel volumes’ over the festive peak
Parcel firm Evri has delivered “record parcel volumes” over the peak festive period, which included its “best-ever week” following Black Friday.
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Analysis
What will UK retail look like in 2035?
A lot can change in 10 years. In 2015, online shopping was still gaining speed, self-checkouts were only lightly sprinkled throughout the country, and BHS was still on the high street. So what could change for retail over the next decade? Retail Week takes a look into the future.
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Analysis
What will 2025 bring? Primark, Tesco, Amazon, Sephora and H&M bosses predict the year ahead
Looking ahead: What will shape retail in 2025? We’ve asked the top bosses in British retail to gaze into the horizon and give us their predictions for the industry’s next chapter.
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News
Marks & Spencer is expecting ‘busiest Christmas’ at flagship online distribution centre
Marks & Spencer anticipates that this Christmas will be the busiest ever at its biggest distribution centre.
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Amazon is to settle a dispute with delivery drivers which could cost millions of pounds
Amazon is to settle a claim from a group of delivery drivers which accuses the ecommerce giant of preventing them from earning thousands of pounds.
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Analysis
Currys at Christmas: Inside Europe’s largest repair centre during the festive season
Retail Week visits the Currys repair centre in Newark during the final push to Christmas to see how the retailer is extending the life of tech while gearing up for the big day
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News
Shein’s London IPO is facing further delays due to new supply chain questions
The approval of Shein’s IPO has been delayed due to unanswered questions around its supply chain and legal risks as a result of challenges by a new advocacy group for China’s Uyghur population.
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News
Deliveroo has partnered with Accessorize for rapid delivery in time for Christmas
Deliveroo and fashion, jewellery, and gifting retailer Accessorize have joined forces to offer London-based customers on demand delivery in time for Christmas.
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Temu reduces UK delivery times as it taps new ‘local’ suppliers
Chinese online marketplace Temu is understood to be recruiting new UK-based suppliers as it ramps up growth in the country and increases pressure on its high street rivals with reduced delivery times.
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News
Uniqlo boss insists Japanese fashion retailer does not use Xinjiang cotton
The boss of Uniqlo’s parent company Fast Retailing has said that the fashion retailer does not use cotton from China’s conflict-ridden Xinjiang region in its products.