Distribution Centre
This coverage explores developments in distribution centres and their role within UK retail supply chains. Reporting highlights openings, closures, automation investments, workforce strategies, and logistics innovations shaping how goods move from suppliers to stores and customers. With a focus on operational efficiency and strategic planning, the insights support retail managers and executives navigating supply chain challenges and growth opportunities.
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Nov- 2022 -24 NovemberHigh Street
Dr Martens profits fall 5% after growth investment
Dr Martens has recorded a 5% fall in pre-tax profits to £57.9m during the six months to September 30, while EBITDA was flat year on year at £88.8m. The business sold 6.3m pairs of boots, shoes, and sandals, up 400,000 on an underlying basis compared with the same period of…
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23 NovemberPeople Moves
The Fragrance Shop appoints Peter Cowgill as first NE chairman
The Fragrance Shop has announced former JD sports boss Peter Cowgill as its first ever non-executive chairman. Cowgill suddenly quit his role at JD in May and will take up this new role with immediate effect. He will work closely with CEO Sanjay Vadera and his leadership team. The appointment…
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Oct- 2022 -24 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Boots to recruit 10,000 workers over Christmas
Boots has announced a recruitment dive for over 10,000 seasonal roles in its stores, warehouses and operations in a bid to support demand for the festive period. The roles will be available across retail, warehousing and operations to cater to all job-seekers looking for work in the run up to…
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5 OctoberSupermarkets
Lidl GB to recruit over 1,000 roles
Lidl GB has revealed it will be recruiting for over 1,000 new hourly paid roles over the next five months. The roles will span across stores and warehouses and include customer assistants, cleaners and warehouse operatives. It said new recruits will earn a minimum of £10.90 an hour outside of…
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Aug- 2022 -18 AugustNews
Angling Direct sales grow 1.3% in 2022 H1
Angling Direct has revealed its sales have grown 1.3% year-on-year to £38.9m in the first six month of 2022 ended July 31. While its first quarter sales grew by 5.4% to £21.9m, pressure on discretionary spending and consumer confidence meant that second quarter sales fell by 1.6%. In-store sales climbed…
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18 AugustSupply Chain
Bensons for Beds gets new funding as it appoints COO
Bensons for Beds has secured additional funding from owner Alteri Investors to drive its growth strategy and transformation plans further, whilst also appointing Gavin Chappell as its new chief operating officer. Alteri’s new investment comes two years after it first invested in Bensons. This time, Alteri’s funding will be specifically…
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15 AugustSupermarkets
Aldi increases pay for warehouse employees
Aldi has increased its hourly pay for colleagues working at Aldi distribution centres, the majority of distribution centre roles are warehouse selectors, who will receive a new minimum rate of £12.66 an hour. From September, it said all hourly paid colleagues within its warehouses will have received pay rises of…
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3 AugustClothing & Shoes
Mulberry profits rise to £21m as revenues jump 35%
British luxury fashion brand Mulberry has posted profits before tax of £21.3m for the 53-week period ended April 2022, up from £4.6m the previous year, as its revenues reflected “strong recovery post Covid-19”. It revealed group revenue increased 32% during the period to £152.4m, with UK retail sales also up…
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneSupermarkets
Poundland to expands £1 range in response to inflation
Poundland has confirmed its intentions to reset 850-plus stores and expand the products it sells for £1 in response to rising inflation. According to new figures released last week, inflation has hit 9.1%, the highest rate in 40 years. As a result, Poundland said it would be “leaning more heavily…
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29 JuneHigh Street
Mulberry sees profits rise amid post-pandemic sales boost
Mulberry Group has reported that its revenues increased 32% to £152.4m compared with £115m in 2021, which it said reflects its strong recovery post pandemic. In its preliminary results for the 53 weeks ended 2 April 2022, Mulberry reported profits before tax reached £21.3m, up from £4.6m in 2021, however,…
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