Automation
This coverage examines the role of automation in the UK retail sector, focusing on technology adoption, workforce impact, operational efficiency, and supply chain innovation. Reporting highlights how retailers implement automation to improve productivity, reduce costs, and respond to consumer expectations — offering insight for executives, managers, and professionals driving transformation in retail operations.
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Jan- 2025 -15 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Asos to shut US distribution centre to help boost profitability
Asos is set to close its US distribution centre and instead fulfill its US orders from the UK, as part of efforts to boost the group’s profitability in the long-term. The retailer confirmed plans to mothball its Atlanta distribution centre this year and bring the site to market following the completion…
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Dec- 2024 -17 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-17/12/24
Shein’s potential London IPO may challenge regulatory norms as the company reportedly seeks a waiver from the UK’s 10% public float requirement. If successful, it would mark a first for London’s stock market. Shein filed confidentially with the FCA in June but faces delays due to regulatory scrutiny, including concerns…
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17 DecemberPeople Moves
Retail loses 225,000 jobs in five years
The retail industry has lost 225,000 jobs in the last five years, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). On a four-quarter average there were 40,000 less jobs in the industry compared with last year. Overall there were 2.81m jobs in retail in September 2024, although this…
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13 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-13/12/24
Hundreds of Harrods workers, including retail, restaurant, and cleaning staff, are set to strike on 21–22 December and Boxing Day in a dispute over Christmas bonuses and working conditions. The United Voices of the World (UVW) union said 95% of its members voted to strike after management refused negotiations. Workers…
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13 DecemberClothing & Shoes
In The Style losses narrow amid job cuts
In The Style has revealed that it posted a loss-before-tax of £2.7m for the year ended 31 March 2024, compared with a loss of £7.7m in the previous year. Despite this, the company’s revenues fell from almost £46m to £30.4m, while UK sales were down from £42.7m to £29m over…
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12 DecemberElectrical
Currys HY losses narrow as it warns of price rises
Currys has posted a loss before tax of £10m for the half year ended 26 October 2024, up from £44m in the same period last year. Alongside this, the company posted a revenue of £3.9bn, up 1% year-on-year and driven by a like-for-like revenue increase of 2%. As part of…
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5 DecemberHigh Street
Frasers lowers profit guidance as H1 sales fall 8.4%
Frasers Group has lowered its profit guidance for FY25 to between £550m to £600m, having seen its sales fall by 8.4% to £2.45bn in the first half to 27 October. This downgrade is from an earlier boundary of £575m to £625m, as Frasers noted that recent trading conditions have been…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberAdvice
Behind the curtain of retail logistics at DHL Supply Chain
Most consumers think of the shopping experience as the final click online or the moment they walk out of a store with bags in hand. But what happens behind the scenes to ensure that products are on the shelf, or that parcels arrive at our doorsteps on time, is a…
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Sep- 2024 -30 SeptemberSupermarkets
M&S eyes new Midlands warehouse amid spike in online sales
M&S is looking to open a giant new warehouse in the Midlands as a way to prepare for the exponential growth of its online fashion and homeware categories, The Telegraph has reported. It comes after the retailer recently revamped its online user experience, with improvements including personalised homepages, faster browsing…
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20 SeptemberNews
THG Fulfil partners with CDS Superstores
THG Fulfil, the industry-leading global fulfilment solution from THG Ingenuity, has partnered with CDS Superstores to deliver fulfilment and courier management services for the home, leisure and garden retailer. The partnership agreement is part of CDS Superstores ongoing digital acceleration, delivering transformation across technology to enhance its omni-channel offer. CDS…
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