All Supply chain articles – Page 36
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InterviewInterview: How grocery delivery firm Weezy plans to take localism national
Since its launch, Weezy has ridden the pandemic-driven wave of online home delivery growth. They speak to Retail Week about how they plan to harness the rise of localism to stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
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NewsOcado launches aisle dedicated to B Corp-certified suppliers
Pureplay grocer Ocado has launched a dedicated aisle for B Corp-certified suppliers as the retailer aims to give customers greener and more sustainable choices.
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NewsJD Sports boss mulls EU warehouse due to Brexit red tape
JD Sports chief executive Peter Cowgill has warned of potential job losses due to the restrictions placed on businesses by the Brexit deal.
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OpinionJo Whitfield: ‘Tackling climate change should come before competitive advantage’
Like many families, Sunday evenings have become a time to sit down together and watch one of Sir David Attenborough’s many thought-provoking documentaries on the natural world.
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AnalysisSix ways to fast-track ecommerce strategy in 2021
Online sales have soared 46% year on year, with the pandemic changing consumer shopping behaviour as we know it. As RWRC’s Accelerating Ecommerce Week kicks off, we look at the steps retailers must take to expedite their digital propositions.
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Retail VoiceDispelling the ‘free and fast’ myth is the first step to a smarter strategy
It’s easy to get caught up in the hyperbole regarding the meteoric rise of ecommerce. But for thousands of independent online retailers, the last 12 months have been a rollercoaster, not a procession.
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DataData: How Brexit has hit supermarket availability
New data shows the big UK grocers have struggled with availability issues since Brexit.
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NewsOcado trials electric and pedal-powered deliveries
Ocado has launched a trial of electric-assisted and pedal-powered vehicles to deliver groceries.
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Retail VoiceWhy Cyprus needs to be on your radar in 2021
With the new UK-EU trade agreement meaning no tariffs or quotas have been introduced following Brexit, Cyprus is a great sourcing destination for the year ahead boasting a fast-developing export trade and a reputation for high quality and competitive pricing.
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AnalysisShein: The rise of China’s $10bn fast-fashion disruptor
Fast-fashion etailer Shein has seemingly appeared out of nowhere to disrupt fashion retail and put itself in the mix to takeover Topshop.
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NewsLidl store investment leads to £13.6m loss
Lidl reported sales of more than £6.9bn in the UK last year, but pre-Covid investment in new stores, logistics and supply chain drove it into the red.
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Retail VoiceHow fulfilment can be an advantage in 2021
In March 2020, no one knew what to do. Everyone scrambled to adapt, consumers and retailers alike. There was a migration of new customers to the online market, brought there by convenience and a lack of other options.
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VideoWatch: The Entertainer and NOTHS reveal trading trends from a ‘chaotic’ Christmas
Christmas 2020 was the most volatile retail has ever experienced. Leaders from The Entertainer, Notonthehighstreet, Openpay and Braze dissect the trading trends and what they mean for retail in 2021.
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Opinion‘Deliveroo IPO will be a bet on retail’s future direction’
“Shall we get something from Deliveroo tonight?” It’s a familiar conversation on thousands of sofas as locked-down consumers seek treats, convenience and a break from monotony.
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OpinionM&S sustainability boss: ‘Workers in our supply chain need to feel fairly treated’
The Covid crisis has highlighted the importance of resilient supply chains and at the centre of a robust supply chain is people.
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NewsSir Brian Leveson: ‘Boohoo brands need a shared clear vision’
Sir Brian Leveson’s first report to the Boohoo board has praised the group’s actions so far to reform its supply chain but said there is still “a long way to go”.
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NewsTesco Christmas sales climb boosted by online
Tesco has recorded a strong uplift in sales over the festive period as boss Ken Murphy says the grocer “delivered a record Christmas across all of our formats and channels”.
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NewsOxfam study shines light on M&S supply chain worker concerns
In-work poverty, discrimination and health worries have been revealed in Marks & Spencer’s supply chain at home and abroad.
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NewsUK grocers warn food shortages in Northern Ireland will worsen
The chief executives of the UK’s largest grocers have warned the government of “significant disruption to food supplies” to Northern Ireland after March 31 unless there is a closer agreement with the EU.
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NewsOcado warns of product shortages as suppliers limit options
Ocado has warned of product shortages as supply chains are hit by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.