All Supply chain articles – Page 25
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Ukraine crisis will impact food prices, petrol and confidence
As the world watches in horror at the unfolding Russian invasion of Ukraine over the last few days, the war will only increase pressure on UK retail in an already inflationary environment.
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OpinionNigel Oddy: ‘Concerns for the planet are as prominent as cost for UK consumers’
The fashion industry has a responsibility to take sustainability seriously, writes New Look chief executive Nigel Oddy
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AnalysisAnalysis: Flash in the pan or permanent shift – which pandemic trends will outlast Covid?
Retail Week looks at the key trends that have dominated during the pandemic to see which consumer behaviours are here to stay.
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NewsIceland expands Uber Eats partnership
Following a trial period, Iceland has signed a partnership deal with Uber Eats with plans to increase the number of its stores available on the app.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can fashion retailers soothe their rising returns headache?
The returns headache for fashion was exacerbated over the Christmas period and is rising in line with online growth. How can retail tackle the issue head-on?
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NewsStudio tumbles into administration after failing to land £25m lifeline
Studio Retail Group has stated its intention to appoint administrators after it failed to secure a £25m loan.
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NewsWaitrose to trial Deliveroo ‘Hop’ as rapid delivery battle heats up
Waitrose is set to extend its partnership with Deliveroo, trialling its new ‘Hop’ rapid delivery scheme, which promises to deliver orders to shoppers in just 10 minutes.
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NewsJoules posts profit fall as costs take toll
Fashion retailer Joules has suffered a decline in first-half profits as rising costs hit its bottom line.
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Opinion‘Amid all the turbulence, retail starts the year from a position of relative strength’
Christmas was good for many retailers, but to maintain share or increase growth in a volatile environment, it will be necessary to invest in differentiation, believes PwC industry leader for consumer markets Lisa Hooker
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Opinion'Why Walmart’s InHome delivery scheme may be convenience retail’s final frontier'
Where Walmart goes, other retailers frequently follow and the latest foray by the US powerhouse takes it right into customers’ homes – specifically their kitchens.
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OpinionJo Whitfield: ‘Race to the bottom on price raises fears about sustainability of food production’
Lower prices for shoppers must not mean a squeeze on farming and suppliers, argues Co-op Food chief executive Jo Whitfield
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AnalysisDeliveroo, Boots and L’Occitane lift lid on strategic priorities
Retail leaders reveal how partnerships, supply chain innovation and CX optimisation are helping them forge a path ahead.
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NewsJoules issues profit warning amid supply chain challenges
Joules has introduced a number of measures within the business to reduce costs and improve margins as it warned over full-year profits.
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Opinion‘Now is the time for Ocado to deliver on its promise after latest tech revolution’
Last week Ocado’s chief executive Tim Steiner unveiled a host of upgrades for the retailer’s Smart Platform. Nearly a decade after the grocer first styled itself as a tech platform, now is the time for Ocado to walk the walk, says Hugh Radojev.
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NewsExclusive: Very reshuffles category teams and creates new retail ops division
The Very Group plans to reshuffle its retail team following the appointment of former Fenwick chief executive Robbie Feather as managing director of retail.
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NewsOcado unveils ‘game-changing’ suite of online grocery tech innovations
Ocado has unveiled a new suite of technological innovations that boss Tim Steiner says “have literally shattered through existing rules” around grocery home delivery
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NewsGetir to create thousands of new jobs as it ramps up UK expansion
Turkish ultra-fast delivery firm Getir has unveiled plans to create 6,000 new jobs across the country as it ramps up its UK expansion plans.
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NewsGorillas eyes international expansion with French acquisition
Rapid delivery start-up Gorillas is eyeing an expansion across the Channel, having entered into acquisition talks with French firm Frichti.
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Retail VoiceLast-mile delivery must be first step in mastering logistics
Retailers must focus on the last mile to avoid supply chain disruption, says Jemma Hall, senior business development manager at Lifetime Training.