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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Feb- 2022 -7 FebruaryFeatures
Rising from the ashes: How retailers can come back even stronger in 2022
If 2020 was the year of unprecedented events, then 2021 was the year of the aftermath. Even at the beginning of the year, when we hoped the worst of the pandemic was over, lockdown restrictions stopped many retailers and brands in their tracks. For those with a physical-only presence, the…
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3 FebruaryDIY
ScS reports strong winter trading as order book hits £148m
ScS, the upholstered furniture and flooring retailer, has hailed a period of strong winter trading which has also seen its order book double in size to £148m. For the 26 weeks ended 29 January 2022, it said the group “traded well” through the important winter sale period and order intake…
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2 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Prada appoints two new independent non-executive directors
Prada has announced the appointment of Pamela Culpepper and Anna Maria Rugarli as independent non-executive directors, taking the board up to a total of 11 members. Culpepper and Rugarli were reportedly selected for their professional background in ESG and in accordance with the Diversity Policy of the board of directors. …
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1 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Joules lowers profit forecast amid Covid and supply chain disruptions
Joules has reported its pre-tax profits fell to £2.6m in the six months ending 28 November 2021 (FY22), compared to £3.7m in FY21. The group announced that pre-tax profits for the full year is now expected to be £5m, down from the £10m to £12m previously forecast. Meanwhile, revenues hit…
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Jan- 2022 -28 JanuaryOnline & Digital
83% of shoppers concerned about environmental impact of online shopping
Some 83% of consumers across all demographics are “concerned” about the environmental impact of online shopping, according to a survey of over 1,000 British shoppers by omnichannel marketing and customer experience consultancy CPM. Almost all of those born between 1997 and 2012 feel concerned (96%) by the impact that online…
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27 JanuaryOnline & Digital
AO to review German business following revenue hit
AO has launched a strategic review of its German business after it was hit by supply chain issues and rising marketing costs. It comes as group revenue fell by 14% in the quarter ended 31 December on a one-year basis, reporting a rise of 45% on a two-year basis. Its…
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26 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
ASOS and Anti-Slavery International sign new partnership
Asos has signed a new three-year partnership with Anti-Slavery International to support the company in delivering its Fashion with Integrity 2030 programme. Anti-Slavery International has been a partner with Asos since 2017, providing advice, guidance and critique on ethical trade and tackling modern slavery. Under the new agreement, Anti-Slavery International…
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26 JanuaryHigh Street
Pets at Home ups profit guidance to £140m
The Pets at Home Group has reported its total group revenues grew by 5.8% to £319.4m over the 12 week period from 8 October to 30 December 2021, and the group has now upped its full year pre-tax profits forecast to £140m for FY22. Despite supply chain pressures, group like-for-like…
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24 JanuaryPeople Moves
Sainsbury’s creates chief transformation officer role
Sainsbury’s has promoted Graham Biggart to the newly created role of chief transformation officer, and he will join the operating board in March 2022. The move comes as Sainsbury’s plans to “accelerate” its customer transformation, in addition to its plan to save money and invest in innovation, quality and price,…
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24 JanuaryEconomy
Retail sales rebound but challenges remain, data finds
The reopening of the economy post-lockdown led to a rebound in sales for FTSE Retailers but warnings have been issued for challenges ahead, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest report. It revealed most retailers experienced a successful Christmas trading period – data from the British Retail Consortium shows that non-food sales in…
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