All Supply chain articles – Page 66
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NewsAmazon creates 1,200 jobs with new fulfilment centre
Amazon will open a new distribution hub in Bolton next year that will create 1,200 new full-time permanent jobs.
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NewsRoyal Mail wins strike injunction at High Court
Royal Mail has won an injunction preventing postal workers from striking for 48 hours next week in a protest over pensions, wages and jobs.
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OpinionDebating the gig economy and modern working
Fresh from the discussion at the Conservative Party Conference, Hermes chief executive Carole Walker clarifies its position on the gig economy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Preparing warehousing for Brexit Britain
Amid the uncertainty of a post-Brexit agreement, retailers and logistics providers are second-guessing how supply chains will need to adapt.
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NewsAsos launches same-day delivery in London
Asos will launch same-day delivery in London tomorrow and will roll out the offer to other major UK cities in the coming months.
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NewsAldi plans £75m warehouse to support Southeast push
Aldi has unveiled plans to build a £75m distribution centre in Bedford to support its aggressive expansion in the Southeast of England.
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DataData: How Brexit vote is changing retail’s workforce
Uncertainty surrounding the future of EU workers following the Brexit vote could drive up employment costs and shelf prices, a new report has warned.
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NewsRoyal Mail workers union confirms plans to strike
The Royal Mail said it is “committed to further talks” as the Communication Workers Union (CWU) unveiled plans for three days of industrial action this month.
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AnalysisTesco interims: Five nuggets you might have missed
Tesco delivered a surge in half-year profits this morning as the grocer’s turnaround efforts built further momentum.
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AnalysisIn numbers: First-half figures cement Tesco recovery
Tesco posted surging profits and sales in its first half as the grocer built further momentum in its turnaround journey.
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OpinionDoes Royal Mail strike spell Black Friday chaos?
Royal Mail workers have voted to strike over a dispute linked to pensions, pay and jobs.
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NewsAsos agrees global scheme to protect factory workers
Asos has signed up to an agreement designed to protect labourers in textile factories across the globe.
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Retail VoiceWhy two-man delivery is a game changer
With rising demand for two-man delivery, DHL explains how retailers are readjusting their logistics operations to meet consumer expectations.
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NewsThe winners: Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards
Primark scooped the Grand Prix Award at the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards last night.
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OpinionGearing up for Black Friday and peak 2017
Hermes managing director Martijn de Lange looks to the final quarter of 2017 and asks how delivery providers can be prepared.
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NewsHotel Chocolat to launch new subscription service
Hotel Chocolat is launching a new subscription service as part of a drive to give customers access to its products “wherever they are”.
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OpinionGrocers must come clean about cost of online delivery
Marks & Spencer became the latest retailer to take its grocery business online this week when it lifted the lid on a one-hour delivery trial.
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OpinionBlog: Fancy a Saturday night ruby? Try M&S instead
It’s finally happened. M&S have started selling food online. But this isn’t any online debut, this is an M&S online debut.
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NewsMatchesfashion.com to open London distribution hub
Matchesfashion.com will open a London distribution centre next year, which will maintain its luxury fulfilment offer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The need for faster fulfilment in grocery
The fight for the fastest delivery has never been more ferocious as the major UK grocers battle for consumer spend.