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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Mar- 2023 -3 MarchSupply Chain
Amazon plans to abandon Gloucester distribution centre
Amazon has revealed its plan to abandon its Gloucester Centre Severn distribution centre, which the company noted had never been “fully” operational. According to the online retailer, the centre is due to close as the group looks to evaluate its distribution network, with plans for the vacant Gloucester site to…
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2 MarchDIY
Victorian Plumbing welcomes strong start to FY23
Victorian Plumbing has welcomed a “strong” start to the financial year, with revenues up by 10% in the five months to 28 February 2023.Over the period, it also reported an improvement in gross margin and marketing spend efficiency versus the comparative period last year. This performance was said to be…
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Feb- 2023 -23 FebruarySport & Leisure
Angling Direct revenues see uptick in FY23
Angling Direct has seen revenues rise by 2.2% to £74.1m in FY23, in line with expectations, as sales rose despite “significant” consumer headwinds across its key markets. The group said its growth was underpinned by “robust” store sales, which rose by 6.8% to £41.3m, as its store roll out strategy…
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16 FebruaryHigh Street
500 jobs at risk at New Look distribution centre
New Look is reportedly planning to axe up to 500 roles at its distribution centre in Lymedale, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Drapers has reported. It comes as the brand has been forced to shut down night shifts due to a reduction in its store portfolio over the last several years. According to Drapers,…
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Jan- 2023 -19 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Dr Martens warns on profits amid US disruption
Dr Martens has warned that its profits and revenues could drop after it faced “significant operational issues” at its new distribution centre in Los Angeles. The retailer has blamed people and process errors which caused a stock bottleneck. It has opened three temporary facilities to deal with the issue. The…
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18 JanuarySupermarkets
Aldi increases pay rates for warehouse workers
Aldi has announced that it is increasing its pay rates for around 7,000 warehouse workers across the UK from 1 February 2023. Following two pay increases for hourly-paid warehouse colleagues in 2022, this further rise means colleagues will be paid up to 20% more than at this time last year.…
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9 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Stitch Fix cuts workforce as CEO exits
Stitch Fix, an online personal styling service, has announced it will reduce the size of its workforce by around 20%, alongside news that its current CEO, Elizabeth Spaulding, is stepping down from the group. As well as reducing its workforce, the group also announced plans to close its Salt Lake…
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Nov- 2022 -29 NovemberHigh Street
Wilko MD steps down amid refinancing talks
Wilko has announced that its managing director Alison Hands is stepping down from her role, as she is set to take up a new role as CEO of Lincolnshire Co-op next year. It comes as The Grocer has reported that the high street retailer is in emergency talks with lenders…
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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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