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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Jul- 2024 -4 JulyDepartment Stores
M&S appoints former Aldi MD and Morrisons director to food team
M&S has announced the appointments of Kara Greatorex as its new chief commercial officer and Jon Downes as supply chain and commercial operations director. Greatorex had been at Aldi for 15 years working across a number of roles including buying director and managing director for stores. She joins M&S on…
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2 JulyPeople Moves
JD Sports COO steps down
The COO of JD Sports, Sherilyn Paterson, has stepped down amid her retirement after spending 12 years at the group. In a post on LinkedIn, Paterson wrote: “Today is my first day of retirement after an amazing 12 years with the JD group as part of the executive team and this…
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneSponsored Articles
From uncertainty to stability: strengthening food and beverage supply chains with PLM
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is facing unprecedented challenges. Constant shifts in the industry landscape, driven by inflation, geopolitical tensions and climate change, create an increasing number of complex hurdles for retailers and manufacturers. Adapting to these changes requires agile decision-making and strategic planning. Food and beverage companies are…
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26 JuneNews
ProCook sees revenues and profits rise in FY24
ProCook has reported underlying PBT of £1m and total revenues of £62.6m, up 0.4% for the 52 weeks ended 31 March 2024. According to ProCook, this growth reflects improved gross margins and “strong cost discipline” despite significant inflationary cost pressures. Although LFL revenue decreased by 2.0% YoY, the group’s LFL…
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19 JuneNews
Amazon to invest £23m in skills training for UK employees
Amazon has announced that it is investing £23m in skills training for employees across the UK. The announcement comes as a new study by the retailer found that 61% of UK workers believe that on-the-job skills training or apprenticeships are more valuable for preparing people for work than traditional university…
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18 JuneNews
Tesco to improve chicken welfare standards
Tesco has recently announced that all the fresh chicken in its core ranges will be reared to higher welfare standards, providing customers with access to chicken grown with more space to perch and move around. The improvements, which will be completed by the first half of 2025, will see chicken…
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14 JuneAdvice
Squeezed retailers are losing margin to wasteful online expenditure – and they don’t even know it
In recent years, retailers have faced a relentless squeeze on their margins. The impact of inflation has driven up the costs of goods, rent on stores and warehouses, and energy bills. Furthermore, supply chain disruptions caused by ongoing global conflicts, and a cost-of-living crisis, have further tightened budgets. These challenges…
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13 JuneDIY
Kingfisher unveils new decarbonisation targets for vendors
B&Q owner Kingfisher has unveiled “ambitious” decarbonisation targets for its vendors as part of an ongoing plan to reduce carbon emissions.The company said it will work alongside the suppliers to hit three levels of common target, depending on the scale of their impact on Kingfisher’s Scope 3 emissions. The targets…
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7 JuneAdvice
Here’s why AI can boost your customer experience
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising industries across the board, and retail is no exception. Historically associated with sectors like healthcare, finance, and digital marketing, AI is now making significant inroads into both physical and ecommerce retail spaces. Hitachi Solutions has estimated that $40bn (£31.4bn) in additional revenues was driven by AI…
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7 JunePeople Moves
Dunelm non-executive director exits
Dunelm has announced that Arja Taaveniku, an independent non-executive director of the company, has informed the board of her decision to step down from her role at the end of 2024. The news follows her acceptance of a full-time position as CEO of Home Centre, a home furnishings company in…
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