All Supply chain articles – Page 86
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NewsThe Co-operative signs up to Hermes ParcelShop service
The Co-operative has tied up with Hermes to allow shoppers to send and receive parcels at their local Co-op store via its ParcelShop service.
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OpinionBlog: Fulfilment costs could shrink retail margins to just 1%
Retail margins could shrink to 1% by 2025 unless retailers address the economics of online fulfilment, new research has revealed.
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NewsScrewfix trials two-hour delivery service for London shoppers
Screwfix boss Andrew Livingston said the DIY retailer is trialling two-hour delivery slots for some of its London customers.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: The golden opportunity available in retail returns
How retailers treat shoppers when they need to return a product is a crucial factor in the overall customer experience.
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OpinionBlog: Don’t rule out driverless lorries just yet
They may still seem to be the stuff of sci-fi, but driverless lorries are yet more proof that retail supply chains are at the cutting edge of technological innovation.
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NewsAgenda: Sainsbury's, Ocado, Ted Baker results and Argos deadlines
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from French Connection, Ted Baker and bid deadlines for Argos on the agenda.
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OpinionBlog: Prioritising consumer convenience through print in store
New printing technology is revolutionising how consumers send and receive parcels, finds Hermes head of product Candice Ohandjanian.
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NewsShortlist revealed for Tech Sprint delivery innovation hackathon
Meet the teams who have been shortlisted to participate in the 24-hour Tech Sprint taking place during Retail Week Live.
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NewsBrightHouse appoints Mark Lynch as operations director
BrightHouse has appointed Mark Lynch, who previously worked as director of supply chain for the retailer, as its new operations boss.
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OpinionBlog: What measures can we take to close the supply chain talent gap?
Logistics may not be the first career choice for many young people, but that needs to change if the industry is to keep developing.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Morrisons link-up with Amazon will reshape UK grocery
Amazon’s tie-up with Morrisons could see it become a scalable entrant into the UK grocery market – and its rivals will need to react, fast.
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AnalysisSteinhoff joins Sainsbury's in race for Argos: What the analysts say
Steinhoff has made a cash bid to rival Sainsbury’s efforts to acquire Argos owner Home Retail Group. This is what the analysts said.
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OpinionBlog: Improving convenience enhances the customer journey
Hermes’ Mark Pettit explains the how the company’s new service will help shoppers fit home delivery into their increasingly hectic lifestyles.
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OpinionBlog: Fulfilment improvements are essential to retailers’ survival
Retail technology trade show NRF reinforced how vital it is for retailers to get their fulfilment offering right in the future.
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VideoWatch: Deadline extended for retailers and start-ups to enter Tech Sprint hack
Find out why retailers and start-ups can’t afford to miss out on the opportunity to enter this high-profile hackathon event. Teams now have until February 23 to enter.
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NewsM&S accused of paying Asian workers less than living wage
Marks & Spencer has been accused of failing to pay Asian workers making its clothes sufficiently, six years after supporting a living wage.
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NewsRappi app lets users shop for groceries by swiping smartphone screens
A start-up in Colombia has launched a smartphone app that allows users to shop for groceries by swiping their fingers across a screen.
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NewsOcado installs 4G technology in automated warehouses to drive efficiency
Ocado has integrated a wireless mobile network into its automated warehouses, enabling pick-and-pack robots to communicate more effectively.
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VideoWatch: Tesco turnaround gathers pace with warehouse transformation
Tesco has invested in a raft of changes to modernise its Fenny Lock general merchandise warehouse, located in Milton Keynes.
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NewsDoddle rolls out Neighbour fulfilment scheme to West London
Parcel service Doddle is rolling out a scheme which pays individuals and businesses to take in deliveries for their neighbours.