All Supply chain articles – Page 125
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GalleryIn pictures: The Retail Week Supply Chain Awards
Judged by the industry’s leading experts, these new awards are dedicated to the retail supply chain network, but who was nominated and which companies snagged the top prizes?
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AnalysisInternational growing pains
Retailers face a multitude of supply chain challenges as they expand beyond their home market. Rebecca Thomson looks at how retailers are tackling some of these issues
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OpinionOlympic logistics
On the day we heard that “the Games of the 30th Olympiad are awarded to the city of London”, I was visiting a Woolworths store – God rest its soul.
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NewsAmazon to open new UK fulfilment centre
Online giant Amazon is to open a 700,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Rugeley, Staffordshire.
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NewsJML to focus on growth through supply division
Retailer and supplier JML is to grow through its supply arm despite a profits jump in home shopping
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AnalysisTen secrets of a happy supplier marriage
Relationships between retailers and suppliers are always sensitive and when difficult times are jeopardising the chance of harmony, it could be time for a little marriage guidance. Charlotte Hardie suggests 10 ways to lay the foundations for a long and happy partnership
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AnalysisSupply chain by sea: embracing the challenges
Waitrose’s first wholly owned stores on the Channel Islands posed their own unique problems, not least supply chain by sea. Jennifer Creevy visited to see how it has embraced the challenges
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AnalysisBrightening the store workforce
Brighthouse’s store manager conference both motivates and educates, Rebecca Thomson finds.
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AnalysisThe catalogue retailer comes of age online
Shop Direct has evolved from a catalogue retailer to a slick online operator. As it moves towards profit, Gemma Goldfingle visits its headquarters.
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Opinion
Food for thought
Customers will respond if you have passion and creativity for product, says Mark Price.
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Opinion
Malcolm Walker’s next summit
As Iceland founder and chief executive Malcolm Walker returns from one feat - conquering Everest - he now faces another: the potential sale of failed bank Landsbanki’s 67% stake in the frozen food retailer.
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NewsDebenhams suppliers bid to offer highest discounts
Debenhams has offered to pay some of its suppliers early after they competed in an auction-style bidding war to offer discounts in return for shorter terms.
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AnalysisBack to the source
There is much talk about the potential for greater UK sourcing, but is it feasible and what would it mean for retailers’ supply chain teams? Sarah Butler examines the pros and cons
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NewsHalfords model is ‘far from broken’ despite setbacks
Motor accessories specialist Halfords’ shares may now have now hit a floor and offer good value, according to Singer analyst Mark Photiades.
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OpinionTransformation takes time
Retailers should look on today’s tough market as an opportunity, says Sir Geoff Mulcahy.
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Opinion
Bricks and brands
My last article focused on the transience of retail brands versus the resilience of those in consumer goods (adieu Ratners; re-bonjour Perrier).
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NewsGreen in talks to launch fashion manufacturing academy
Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green is in talks with the government to train the next generation of pattern cutters and machinists by launching a fashion manufacturing academy.
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OpinionWhy long-haul can be too short-term
There is an increasing trend for retailers to move sourcing closer to home.
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NewsRecord companies relax terms to help HMV cashflows
HMV suppliers are set to agree to slash upfront payments for CDs to help boost the troubled retailer’s cashflows as the possibility of pulling off a rights issue fades.
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AnalysisWinning in tough times
This year’s Retail Week Conference showed how creatively UK retailers are tackling tough trading conditions. Charlotte Hardie and Rebecca Thomson report on the highlights.