All Supply chain articles – Page 26
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Opinion‘With the world of retail rapidly changing, employers must move with the times’
The shift to more flexible working and a greater focus on mental wellbeing has made the jobs market more competitive, writes Tony Gregg, but this presents an opportunity, not a threat.
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EventsAccelerating Ecommerce Week 2022
And what will it take to win consumer loyalty in the ever-changing digital ecosystem? Join Accelerating Ecommerce Week from March 14 to 18 to find out and be part of the discussion.
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NewsSainsbury’s creates new senior role as part of food team reshuffle
Sainsbury’s has promoted internally to fill its newly created chief transformation officer role as part of a wider shake-up of its commercial food team.
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AnalysisHow Currys’ Baldock is preparing to navigate another year of supply chain challenges
Electricals market leader Currys is preparing for another year of supply chain difficulties following a peak period hit by disruption and shortages.
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AnalysisSuper Thursday delivers a Christmas cracker – but is the retail party over?
Despite surging numbers of Covid-19 cases and a perfect storm of external pressures threatening to derail the golden quarter, retail has delivered a merry Christmas. What did Super Thursday’s trading updates tell us about the sector’s seasonal performance – and the year ahead?
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NewsAsos festive sales increase despite ‘challenging’ market conditions
Asos has posted an uplift in Christmas sales across the UK and US, but interim boss Mat Dunn flagged that supply chain issues drove “heightened clearance activity” over the festive period.
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NewsVery Group posts strong Christmas sales and names new chair
Pureplay retailer The Very Group has reported a steep rise in Christmas sales and appointed a former Walmart director as chair.
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Retail VoiceThe supply chain situation room: managing January returns
Retailers must ensure their returns experience is as slick as possible says Akash Gupta, chief technology officer at GreyOrange.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Next boss Wolfson’s five key questions that will shape retail in 2022
Next beat expectations over Christmas but chief executive Lord Wolfson, one of the industry’s most respected leaders, said that working out prospects for the year ahead was “unusually difficult”.
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NewsCo-op and Asda chiefs awarded New Year Honours for pandemic efforts
Two grocery bosses have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their efforts in feeding the nation during the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsIkea blames price hikes on Covid supply pressure
Ikea has raised prices on some of its key product lines by as much as 50% as it warns that cost pressures triggered by Covid-19 have impacted its supply chain.
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NewsAldi to recruit more than 100 new British suppliers in local-sourcing drive
Aldi is set to recruit an additional 100 British suppliers in 2022 following its commitment to increase spend with British suppliers by £3.5bn a year by the end of 2025.
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NewsPost-Brexit rules set to disrupt UK food supplies in the new year
Food shortages are anticipated in the new year as post-Brexit border controls on animal and plant products from the European Union come into force from January 1.
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NewsTesco launches UK’s first electrified HGV trucks to cut down on emissions
Grocery giant Tesco has launched the UK’s first-ever commercially used, fully electrified, heavy-freight articulated trucks as it takes another step towards its net-zero commitments.
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Opinion‘This Christmas may not be normal but it will still be merry, thanks to retailers’ prowess’
Asked about the outlook for Christmas, retailers always like to reply: “It will be on December 25.”
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NewsGrocery bosses fear staff shortages as Omicron cases soar
Food industry leaders have warned the surge of Omicron cases in the UK could lead to staff shortages, cancelled deliveries and store closures during the crucial Christmas and new year trading period.
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NewsTesco ramps up supply by rail in time for Christmas
Tesco has launched a new refrigerated rail freight service that will help it deliver seasonal lines in the run-up to Christmas.
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AnalysisThe 12 stories that rocked retail in 2021
2021 was a huge year for retail news. From surprise acquisitions and shock departures to new arrivals and supply chain woes, here are the stories that shook the industry
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Opinion‘As Boohoo warns on profits, the disruptors are increasingly looking like the disrupted’
While online powerhouse Boohoo’s ethical credentials have prompted fierce criticism, its operational prowess and consumer appeal have rarely been in question.
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NewsBoohoo issues profit warning due to higher return rates
Fast fashion giant Boohoo has blamed “significantly higher return rates” and continued extended delivery times as it issued an unexpected profit warning.