Royal Mail
This coverage analyses Royal Mail’s operations, policies, and performance as they affect retailers and their logistics strategies in the UK. Reporting covers service updates, pricing changes, industrial actions, and innovations relevant to retail supply chains and customer delivery expectations. Designed for retail executives and operations managers, the content supports decisions on shipping, fulfilment, and customer service planning.
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Aug- 2025 -26 AugustEconomy
Royal Mail and DHL halt some US deliveries ahead of tariff changes
Royal Mail and DHL have suspended or restricted certain postal services to the United States ahead of new US customs rules that come into force on 29 August. The move follows an executive order by the US government that removes the current $800 (£594) “de minimis” threshold, under which most…
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May- 2025 -8 MayFeatures
What do supermarkets stand to gain from hosting parcel lockers?
Parcel lockers are everywhere now – outside supermarkets, in petrol stations, by train lines – and the numbers back this up. According to recent data from Statista, in 2023, 40% of UK adults used them. The year before, it was 30%. A decade ago, it was barely half of that.…
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Apr- 2025 -8 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-8/4/25
Levi Strauss & Co reported a strong start to 2025, with Q1 sales rising 3% to $1.5bn (£1.17bn) and adjusted EBITDA surging 47% to $204m (£159m), exceeding expectations. Direct-to-consumer revenues grew 9%, while wholesale sales increased 3%. The Levi’s brand saw an 8% global organic growth, with the Americas up…
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8 AprilSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s and Royal Mail partner on parcel locker roll-out
Sainsbury’s and Royal Mail have announced a long-term partnership which will introduce parcel lockers at the supermarket chain’s locations across the UK. A first for the supermarket group, this Royal Mail partnership aims to expand its network of parcel drop-off and collection points. It comes after Royal Mail first launched…
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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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Dec- 2023 -1 DecemberFeatures
Why retailers and logistic companies need to diversify carriers
In 2022, Evri was responsible for 53% of deliveries from online purchases during peak season in the UK. Evri’s performance has improved since its rebrand in March 2022 from Hermes. However, a quick sweep of the headlines still reveals disgruntlement with a number of carriers in the UK. Three of…
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Oct- 2023 -13 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-13/10/23
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Martin Gafsen as its new director of property. Gafsen, previously the interim corporate finance director at Royal Mail, brings extensive experience in property management. He led the strategy for Royal Mail’s nationwide freehold and leasehold estate for 16 years. Additionally, Gafsen was responsible for…
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13 OctoberDepartment Stores
John Lewis Partnership appoints new property director
The John Lewis Partnership has announced it has appointed Royal Mail’s interim corporate finance director, Martin Gafsen, as its new director of property. Gafsen, who will officially join on 13 November, was Property and Facilities director for the Royal Mail Group for 16 years, leading the strategy for its nationwide…
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May- 2023 -19 MayClothing & Shoes
Unbound eyes sale as it seeks additional funding
Hotter Shoes owner Unbound Group has announced that it is looking to offload the company as its board of directors continues to seek additional funds. Unbound has appointed Interpath Advisory as joint financial adviser alongside Singer Capital Markets, its current financial adviser, to manage the formal sale process. The board…
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3 MayHigh Street
Card Factory profits jump 368.5% to £52.4m
Card Factory has seen its profit before tax rise 368.5% to £52.4m, up from £11.1m, for the year ended 31 January 2023. The company also revealed that its revenues rose 27% to £463.4m, up from £364.4m last year, for the same period. Alongside this increase store revenue grew 7.6% on…
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