Supply Chain

How to create the ‘Feel Good’ retail we all need right now

While the economy has fully opened up after the end of pandemic restrictions, we are faced with fresh challenges. Soaring…

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How reseller abuse negatively impacts retailers’ customer experience

Picture the scene: your favourite brand advertises a drop of limited-edition trainers that will hit their site at midnight. There’s…

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Retail industry responds to ‘underwhelming’ Spring Statement

Both Bira and CBI have expressed disappointment in the chancellor’s Spring Statement, with Bira having declared it is “underwhelmed with…

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Nike Q3 revenues hit $10.9bn as traffic returns

Nike, Inc. has reported its revenues rose 5% year-on-year from $10.35bn (£7.83bn) to $10.9bn (£8.24bn) in the third quarter (Q3)…

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ScS posts a £3.6m loss amid supply chain disruptions

Home furnishings retailer ScS has reported a loss before tax of £3.6m during the 26 weeks ended 29 January 2022,…

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Kingfisher hails ‘record’ year as profits surge 20.9%

Kingfisher has reported “record” revenue and profits for the year ending 31 January 2022 as adjusted pre-tax profits surged 20.9%…

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Sycamore Partners eyes Ted Baker takeover bid

American private equity firm Sycamore Partners is reportedly considering a takeover bid for Ted Baker, according to Sky News. The…

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Embracing trends to keep retail supply chains moving

Although it’s increasingly challenging to predict the full impact of global events on supply chains, one of the most influential…

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BoE raises interest rates to 0.75%

The Bank of England has raised interest rates back to the pre-pandemic level of 0.75% as it tries to mitigate…

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Retail insolvencies surge 21% amid supply chain issues

Data recently released by the Insolvency Service has shown that insolvencies amongst retailers businesses have surged in the past year…

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