All Supply chain articles – Page 117
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NewsPrimark 'deeply shocked' by fatal Bangladesh building collapse
Value fashion giant Primark has expressed horror and pledged action following the collapse of a building in Bangladesh that housed a supplier to the retailer.
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NewsMorrisons depots blockaded by farmers in dairy price protest
Morrisons’ depots in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and Middlewich, Cheshire were blockaded by farmers last night in a protest over the price of milk.
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OpinionComment: SuperGroup lives up to its name with ambitious plans for growth
SuperGroup, owner of the Superdry fashion brand, has just announced plans to support future growth with a new 500,000 square feet distribution centre as part of the company’s next major phase of development.
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Hypermarket group Leclerc pilots new distribution approach
Hypermarket group Leclerc is piloting a new distribution approach in Croix, northern France.A 48,400 sq ft rented warehouse is being used to fulfil orders for three different collection points as part of its Drive concept.In the central distribution centre, 8,000 SKUs are stored in four temperature zones. Employees pick orders ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Celebrating the best work in the retail supply chain
The Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards are open for entries. Rebecca Thomson takes a look at the categories and previous winners.
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AnalysisAnalysis: SuperGroup's new team puts infrastructure in place for continued growth
SuperGroup’s planned new fulfilment centre, which it revealed yesterday is in development, is a clear sign that the new management team is the safe pair of hands needed to propel its phenomenal growth.
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NewsSuperGroup to open new fulfilment centre to keep apace with growing sales
Superdry owner SuperGroup has unveiled plans to improve its fulfilment capabilities with a new £5m distribution centre to cater for its multichannel sales.
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NewsSelfridges early payment fees slammed by Forum of Private Business
Selfridges has been criticised by the Forum of Private Business for forcing its suppliers to pay a fee for having their invoices settled.
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NewsAurora credit insurance reduced amid restructuring and clothing market fears
Aurora Fashions has suffered a reduction of credit insurance after uncertainty surrounding the group’s restructuring and the challenging clothing market spooked insurers.
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NewsRetail Week Supply Chain awards open for entries
The Retail Week Supply Chain awards are now open for entries, and aim to discover and highlight the best examples of work in the retail supply chain from the past year.
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NewsFashion giant Zara hit by slave labour claims
Fashion giant Zara is under investigation over the alleged use of slave labour at factories in Argentina.
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NewsFashion retailers anxious over cotton price hikes
Fashion retailers are anxiously watching the price of cotton following a 16% surge in the first three months of 2013.
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NewsEtailer Missguided launches overseas as it aims to double sales this year
Fashion etailer Missguided is pushing the button on its overseas expansion as it looks to double its turnover this year.
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NewsAlliance Boots to cut 200 jobs at Nottingham manufacturing base
Alliance Boots will cut 200 jobs over the next two years at its manufacturing site in Nottingham so it can invest in better technology.
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OpinionBlog: Retailers may need more customer-collaboration business models
It’s no secret the internet has transformed the way retailers must run their businesses.
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NewsLaura Ashley puts squeeze on suppliers with price cut demands
Furniture and fashion retailer Laura Ashley has been accused of squeezing its suppliers by support group the Forum of Private Business.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I improve supply chain visibility?
How can I improve supply chain visibility?
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: How John Lewis led the way and outperformed its rivals
John Lewis won both Oracle Retailer of the Year and Brandbank Multichannel Retailer of the Year. Managing director Andy Street talks about its success.
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AnalysisAnalysis: There’s more than one way to keep the tills ringing
Tesco turned up the pressure on price again this week with its Price Promise scheme. But price isn’t everything.
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AnalysisVideo: Asda chief Andy Clarke takes "belt and braces" approach to supply chain
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has pledged to take a “belt and braces” approach to reacting to the horse meat scandal but will not take a “knee jerk approach”.