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- 2022 -14 SeptemberAnalysis
Is the rise in distressed M&As set to continue?
The number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals targeting UK retailers has increased in the last year, up from 28 transactions to 34 in the last 12 months, as deals in the sector “buck the overall slowdown in M&A”, according to RPC, the international law firm. However, the UK has…
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8 SeptemberComment
Why supply chain resilience is critical to retail survival
Between product and material shortages, soaring shipping costs and ongoing inflation, retailers are currently battling a number of supply chain challenges that may cripple their profitability, and overall business, if left unchecked. Indeed, recent research from Brightpearl suggests that more than a quarter of retailers (26%) may be just four weeks from going bust…
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5 SeptemberHigh Street
Ted Baker sees revenues increase amid stronger store sales
Ted Baker Group has revealed that its revenues for the 14-week period to 29 July 2022 was up 3.4% compared with Q2 FY22, but down 28.3% compared with Q2 FY20. According to the retailer, this was led by “stronger in-store performance, partially offset by continued disruption from re-platforming adversely affecting…
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1 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Tommy Hilfiger and CK owner lowers FY22 outlook
PVH Corp has lowered its full year outlook for 2022, with revenues now expected to decrease 4% to 3% (increase 3% to 4% on a constant currency basis). The company also plans to reduce people costs in its global offices by 10% to streamline the organisation, drive efficiencies and fuel…
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1 SeptemberDepartment Stores
John Lewis to offer free staff meals as it recruits 10,000 seasonal workers
The John Lewis Partnership has revealed its plans to recruit more than 10,000 temporary roles across the country this Christmas, as well as plans to offer free food to all partners and temporary workers from 3 October to 6 January to help with the cost of living. It is reported…
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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustEconomy
Food prices rise at fastest rate since 2008, BRC finds
New data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ index has shown that food prices have risen at their fastest rate since 2008 in August, with an increase of 9.3% after an initial 7% increase last month. The BRC reported that fresh food was more than 10% more expensive…
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23 AugustComment
Retail Crisis: Why mountains of excess inventory and overselling is set to kill off many promising businesses
Remember the early days of the pandemic? The never-before-seen surge in online shopping meant retailers were overwhelmed with demand. Locked down consumers, desperate for a distraction, scrambled for everything from at-home fitness equipment and games consoles to gazebos and scatter cushions – and warehouses were cleared of stock, as supply…
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22 AugustSupply Chain
Felixstowe Port strike could lead to £700m hit to trade
The upcoming eight day strike at Felixstowe Port could disrupt trade worth up to £700m, experts have warned. According to The Times, experts have said that the strike – which includes 1,900 dockworkers, could disrupt supplies to the nation’s supermarkets and exports from firms from now until Christmas. The outlet…
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17 AugustFeatures
The business pledges of the Conservative leadership finalists
Business Rates On 9 August, the Retail Jobs Alliance, a coalition of retailers including Morrisons, Greggs and Tesco, called on both Sunak and Truss to pledge to cut business rates which are charged on most non-domestic properties, such as shops, offices, pubs, warehouses, factories, and holiday rental homes or guest…
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12 AugustAdvice
Supply chain: How to avoid price rows in inflationary times
Managing price negotiations with key suppliers can be challenging at the best of times, but with inflation at a record high and a cost of living crisis affecting households across the country, there is an increased risk of disputes arising. By working collaboratively however, both sides of the negotiating table…
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