Supply Chain
This coverage examines supply chain strategy and performance within the UK retail industry. Reporting highlights logistics innovation, inventory management, sourcing practices, supplier relations, technology adoption, and responses to disruption. Focused on efficiency, resilience, and commercial impact, it provides insights for retail executives and managers optimising operations and ensuring continuity.
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Aug- 2024 -29 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief-29/8/24
Retail footfall in the UK experienced a slight increase of 0.9% from July to August, with shopping centres and retail parks leading the growth. High streets saw a minor decline, initially impacted by summer holidays and protests but later boosted by events like Taylor Swift’s concert. The return to office…
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29 AugustClothing & Shoes
New Look partners with ITF to protect supply chain workers
New Look has partnered with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to ensure that transport workers’ human and labour rights are protected in the fashion retailer’s supply chain. Under a new memorandum of understanding (MoU), New Look will conduct human rights due diligence (HRDD) in its transport supply chain in…
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23 AugustClothing & Shoes
Shein uncovers two cases of child labour in supply chain
Shein has revealed it uncovered two cases of child labour in its supply chain last year, as both cases were resolved “swiftly”, with a series of remediation steps put in place following the discoveries.From Q1 to Q3 2023, Shein Responsible Sourcing (SRS) audits uncovered the two cases in the supply…
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19 AugustSupermarkets
Morrisons hit by raft of senior staff departures
Morrisons has been hit by an “exodus” of senior staff after seven directors left the supermarket over the summer, including convenience director Miles Foster, property director Mark Nowak and productivity director Jonathan Bell, according to the Sunday Times. The news comes after almost a third of the top 60 employees…
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5 AugustNews
Morrisons turns freezers up to -15°C for net zero
Morrisons has become the first UK retailer to turn its freezers up in 10 stores to -15°C in order to drive net zero. Recent comprehensive academic studies have shown that an increase of just three degrees in freezer temperatures across the supply chain will transform the global logistics landscape by…
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5 AugustFeatures
All aboard for retail’s automation revolution
The retail sector stands at the cusp of a transformation. In an era where economic uncertainty reigns, consumer demand remains unpredictable, yet the expectation for personalized service is unwavering and intensifying.Retailers are grappling with stubborn inflation, supply chain disruptions, and escalating costs, all of which are eroding already thin margins.…
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Jul- 2024 -25 JulyNews
Lidl to invest £1.5bn in beef industry over next five years
Lidl GB has committed to invest £1.5bn into the British beef industry over the next five years, as part of its wider commitment to sourcing 100% British beef. The supermarket is launching the Sustainable Beef Group to support farmers transitioning to sustainable practices. Those in the group will be rewarded…
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16 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-16/7/24
Ocado Group reported a significant improvement in financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending 2 June 2024. The company narrowed its losses to £154m from £290m in the same period last year. Group revenue rose by 12.6% to £1.5bn, driven by strong growth in its technology…
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16 JulyHigh Street
Greggs to open new Kettering distribution centre
Greggs has announced plans to open a new national distribution centre at Symmetry Park, Kettering, in partnership with Tritax Symmetry. According to Greggs, this initiative is a “key” part of its growth strategy, aimed at expanding its supply chain to meet the needs of its growing number of shops across…
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11 JulyNews
Pepco Group LFL revenue dips 4.3% in Q3
Pepco Group, owner of Poundland, Dealz and Pepco, has reported a 4.3% decline in group like-for-like revenues for its third financial quarter ended 30 June. Poundland saw a 6.9% LFL decline due to challenges related to the introduction of new Pepco-sourced clothing and general merchandise ranges. Pepco’s LFL revenues were…
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