All Supply chain articles – Page 27
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NewsRetailers pulling all the levers to avoid Christmas staffing chaos
Retailers across different categories are working overtime to deal with increasing absenteeism and a repeat of the chaotic ‘pingdemic’ scenes of the summer as the new Covid-19 variant surges across the UK.
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NewsCurrys profits rise despite supply chain disruption
Currys has reported an uplift in profits during its first half and insisted it will “ride out” ongoing supply chain challenges and “bumpy demand” heading into 2022.
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NewsTesco agrees pay deal with Usdaw to avert pre-Christmas strike
Tesco has struck a pay deal with trade union Usdaw to fend off a strike by workers at nine of its distribution centres.
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DataData: Retailers learn pandemic lessons with faster and more reliable deliveries
New data on retailers’ shipping capabilities shows the sector has improved its delivery potential and stock availability despite fierce headwinds in the run-up to Christmas.
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Retail VoiceHow to future-proof supply chain disruption
Retailers that take the lead and deal with supply chain issues ahead of time will reap the benefits, says Greg Petro, chief executive of First Insight.
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Opinion‘Tesco strike action will have other grocers fearing their own nightmare before Christmas’
While the spreading strike action at Tesco distribution centres is currently only affecting the UK’s largest grocer, the other supermarket chains will be watching on in fear
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NewsTesco faces distribution strike in run-up to Christmas
Workers at four Tesco distribution centres plan to go on strike in the days leading up to Christmas.
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Opinion‘Retailers must rethink their supply chain strategy for the long term’
The supply chain challenges currently facing the retail sector have been well documented, but taking a longer view of the situation is crucial, says Erin Brookes, managing director for European retail and consumer at Alvarez & Marsal.
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OpinionKatie Bickerstaffe: 'This year, back-to-the-floor means packing online orders for M&S HQ staff'
Over the past 18 months, we have seen five to seven years’ worth of change in this industry, so we’ve had to change, to be bolder, braver, and more committed to reshaping M&S.
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Retail VoiceFive ways location data can ease the supply-chain crisis
Data is the key way retailers can minimise supply chain disruption, says Florence Broderick, chief marketing officer at Carto
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NewsLidl boss Christian Härtnagel: Supply chain issues making Christmas ‘much more work’
Lidl GB staff are working much harder than ever before to ensure good availability at Christmas due to the ongoing supply issues hammering UK retail, says boss Christian Härtnagel.
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Opinion‘Black Friday will be the first big test of a fragile retail supply chain’
The first Black Friday since the end of lockdown should be cause for celebration among us retailers.
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Retail VoiceClimate agenda calls for more sustainable supply chains
Supply-chain sustainability is a key requirement for retailers, says Eddie Capel, chief executive of Manhattan Associates
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NewsRapid grocery delivery firm Getir snaps up UK rival Weezy
Turkish fast grocery delivery company Getir has signed a deal to purchase UK rival Weezy in a move that ’further solidifies Getir’s long-term commitment to the UK market.’
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NewsAO slashes profit guidance as product shortages batter festive forecasts
AO has swung to a loss and slashed its full-year profit guidance after ongoing supply chain disruption and the HGV driver shortage battered its golden quarter expectations.
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AnalysisHow retail must go even greener after COP26 commitments
As the world’s leaders came together in Glasgow for COP26, a raft of commitments and deals were made in a bid to limit global warming and stop a climate change catastrophe. Retail Week explores some of the implications for retail’s sectors.
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NewsUpdated: Asos supply chain woes dampen Christmas spirit
Supply chain issues have impacted Asos in the lead up to the festive season.
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NewseBay predicts small businesses poised to profit from supply chain crisis
eBay has revealed that small businesses are likely to benefit from consumer uncertainty about stock and supply chain problems this Black Friday and festive season.
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NewsM&S chair Norman warns EU trade plans on Northern Ireland will increase red tape
Marks & Spencer chair Archie Norman has issued a fresh warning to the government amid fears that EU proposals on the transit of goods to Northern Ireland will increase friction and cost for businesses.
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AnalysisHow Amazon, Asos and Walmart are pre-empting peak returns
While retailers are battling with supply and demand this golden quarter, returns look set to be the nightmare after Christmas. Retail Week’s Supply Chain 2022 report looks at how retailers are tackling the £5bn returns problem.