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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Sep- 2023 -22 SeptemberAdvice
The retailer’s guide to adopting sustainable business practices
In an era marked by increasing environmental awareness, adopting sustainable business practices is not just a choice, but a necessity for retailers. Consumers are now actively seeking out eco-friendly and socially responsible options, and retailers have a unique opportunity to lead the way. Here are some practical steps retailers can…
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21 SeptemberSport & Leisure
JD Sports revenues up 8% in H1
JD Sports revenues grew by 8% to £4.7bn in the 26 weeks to 29 July, as gross margins were “robust” at 48% and well above pre-pandemic levels due to a more normal promotional environment in H1. The group said its profit before tax and adjusted items of £373.5m also reflected…
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12 SeptemberHigh Street
Wilko to close all remaining stores, 12,500 jobs at risk
Collapsed retail chain Wilko will close all of its 400 stores by early October after a rescue bid failed to materialise, placing 12,500 jobs at risk. Administrators PwC said it informed all staff that they will sadly commence the closure of all wilko stores, the two distribution centres and the…
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11 SeptemberHigh Street
HMV owner fails with Wilko rescue deal
A rescue deal for collapsed high street retailer Wilko which could have saved thousands of jobs has failed after HMV owner Doug Putman pulled out of the deal due to rising costs. Putman had reportedly planned to keep up to 300 stores, however it is thought that the deal was…
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11 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Zalando appoints new VP of sustainability and D&I
Zalando has appointed textile and apparel industry expert Pascal Brun as its new vice president of sustainability and diversity and inclusion (D&I), reporting into Padmaja Bommareddy, SVP Corporate Development. Brun joins Zalando from H&M where his experience spanned across different continents and a variety of execution and strategic management roles…
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8 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Ann Summers plans expansion amid strong FY results
Ann Summers has seen its turnover rise by 7.4% to £100.1m in the year ended 25 June 2022, with plans to open more stores following the strong full-year results. In its latest Companies House filings, the group also reported that sales were up by 7.6% against the prior year, and…
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Aug- 2023 -29 AugustSponsored Articles
We need to stop relying on plastic, but can retailers ever be paper-based?
We should be able to feel optimistic about the future. To do that, we have to solve some of the biggest obstacles that we have. One of those dark clouds hanging over retail is plastic waste, and I’m committed to helping solve that problem. There’s no doubt that it’s a…
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29 AugustNews
Shop price annual inflation slows to 6.9% in August
Shop price annual inflation decelerated further to 6.9% in August, down from 7.6% in July, the BRC has said. The figure, which is below the 3-month average rate of 7.7%, is at its lowest since October 2022. Non-food inflation remained unchanged at 4.7% in August, which is below the 3-month…
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25 AugustDepartment Stores
John Lewis Partnership to recruit over 10,000 roles
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that it is recruiting for more than 10,000 new roles. Of the new roles, 8,400 of them will be seasonal Christmas roles and 1,700 roles will be non-seasonal roles across Waitrose and John Lewis. Waitrose will recruit more than 2,800 seasonal roles across its…
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17 AugustPeople Moves
Walmart International boss to step down
Walmart has announced its International president and CEO Judith McKenna is to step down from her role in order to retire after 27 years with the company. Walmart confirmed that Kath McLay will become the president and CEO of Walmart International and Chris Nicholas will become the president and CEO…
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