All Supply chain articles – Page 57
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NewsBRC voices retail fears on post-Brexit immigration rules
The British Retail Consortium has warned Home Secretary Sajid Javid that immigration rules after Brexit threaten to leave the retail industry short of staff and hit shoppers’ purses.
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NewsUK may have to charter food ships if no deal on Brexit
Ships may have to be chartered by the Government to ferry in food and other essential goods if no deal is struck on the terms of Brexit.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Asos will win a ‘bigger prize’
Asos grabbed headlines last year when it revealed it was building capacity to achieve £4bn in sales, more than twice the revenue it racks up at present.
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OpinionAndy Clarke: Is it fair to besiege Pret over allergens?
As a father myself, my heart goes out to the parents of the young lady who died recently after eating a Pret sandwich.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will retail react to Amazon’s pay hike?
Amazon’s move to bump up the minimum wage for staff in its warehouse has placed the spotlight firmly on its retail rivals.
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AnalysisPlanning for Brexit: six risks retailers must address
Brexit is fast approaching and with no deal hammered out or guidance on what comes next, we look into what risks retailers must address now.
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NewsWaitrose to deliver groceries while customers are out
Waitrose is piloting a delivery service which will allow drivers to let themselves into customers’ homes while they are out and put their groceries away.
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OpinionOpinion: Jack’s, Aldi, Brexit and the battle of British
Provenance, in particular UK origin, is becoming ever more of a battleground among the big grocers.
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NewsSelfridges reports rise in sales and profits
Selfridges has posted a record operating profit of £181m for its last financial year, when sales climbed 11.5% to £1.75bn.
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NewsAldi profits jump as it wins one million new customers
Aldi has posted a jump in full-year profits and pledged to open 130 new stores over the next two years as it presses ahead with its aggressive expansion plans.
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NewsFood import charges to rocket £9bn under no-deal Brexit
The cost of importing food to Britain could rocket £9.3bn under a no-deal Brexit, new research from Barclays has warned.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Next is pivoting in a digital world
Next is in the middle of one of its biggest changes in decades, transitioning to become a digitally led business amid changing consumer habits.
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NewsArcadia suppliers have credit insurance cut
Arcadia suppliers have had their credit insurance cut in another blow to owner Sir Philip Green.
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Retail VoiceEcosystems present new growth opportunity for retailers
At a time when retailers are struggling to maintain relevance with customers, could ecosystems be the answer?
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NewsFood producers 'suffering 45-day payment delays'
Delays in payments from grocery retailers to food producers have increased to an average of 45 days, according to new research.
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NewsCo-op's Murrells warns of Brexit 'pinch point'
Co-op chief executive Steve Murrells has warned that grocers will face a “pinch point” in fresh food availability in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Morrisons and Potts are packing a punch
Morrisons today delivered what analysts described as an “exceptional” first half – but the grocer’s boss David Potts is unrelenting in his demands for more.
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VideoWatch: The latest robotics trends in retail
Robotics are increasingly being deployed in retail, particularly in warehousing and distribution.
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AnalysisTech. talking points: AI, tech talent and marketplaces
From AI to the speed of innovation and the dearth of women in digital careers, Tech. 2018 covered some of the biggest retail issues of the moment.
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VideoWatch: How tech and Brexit will 'shake up' the supply chain
Charlie Pool, the boss of “Airbnb for warehouses” Stowga, discusses how technology and Brexit will shape the supply chains of the future.