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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May- 2021 -12 MaySupermarkets
Lidl commits to sustainability with creation of carbon-neutral cheddar
Lidl has announced that, alongside Wyke Farms, it will create a carbon-neutral Cheddar by the end of 2021. This news follows the supermarkets commitment to reduce carbon across its supply chain and support more sustainable farming practices. Through sustainable working practices, the supplier will aim to save 22.5 million kgs…
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12 MayHigh Street
Retailers almost halve carbon reduction targets
UK Retailers have almost halved their 2020 carbon reduction targets according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The data showed that carbon emissions fell by 49% since 2005, exceeding the original target of a 25% absolute reduction. These targets form part of the BRC’s climate action…
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11 MayAnalysis
Plastic Packaging Tax revenues should be reinvested in retail
It’s now less than 12 months until UK retailers face paying a new levy on plastic packaging, with this set to raise hundreds of millions in tax revenues. This money should be shared with retailers to help further improve recycling and sustainability. UK Plastic Packaging Tax explained From 1 April…
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7 MayElectrical
Dixons Carphone commits £25m to colleague investment
Dixons Carphone has announced that it will invest £25m in skills, wellbeing, and reward programmes for its colleagues over the next two years. The investment will include almost 500,000 hours of learning in 2020, training nearly 1,000 staff members as mental health first aiders, and the opening of a new…
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6 MayDIY
Made.com expands warehouse operations
Made.com (Made) has announced that it will expand its UK operations with the development of an additional 350,000 sq ft warehouse at DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park in Tilbury. The warehouse is expected to create up to 100 new jobs across the operative and administrative roles. The extension of…
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5 MayClothing & Shoes
Boohoo profits soar 35% in full-year results
Boohoo has reported that its pre-tax profit soared by 35% to £124.7m for the year ended 28 February 2021, up from £92.2m the prior year. In the same period, revenue climbed 41% to £1.7bn, up from £1.2bn the previous year, which Boohoo attributed to the growth of its longer established…
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Apr- 2021 -30 AprilSupermarkets
Tesco to offer sustainability-linked supply chain finance
Tesco is set to become the first UK retailer to offer sustainability-linked supply chain finance in a move that will aim to encourage more suppliers to sign up to science-based emissions reduction targets. The voluntary programme has been in development for the past 18 months and is due to launch…
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26 AprilOnline & Digital
Gousto reaches first year of profitability since launch
Recipe box provider Gousto has welcomed “record” sales for 2020, up 129% to £189m. Meanwhile, underlying EBITDA was £18.2m, up from a loss of £9.1m in 2019, as Gousto achieved its first full year of profitability since launch. According to the group, this strong growth has continued into 2021, with…
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26 AprilClothing & Shoes
Boohoo considers linking exec bonuses to ESG goals
Boohoo has told the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) that it is exploring the possibility of linking senior executive bonuses to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) improvements. The strategy had been recommended to the online fashion retailer during a virtual evidence session with the group’s executives in December 2020. In turn,…
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22 AprilHealth & Beauty
Walgreens Boots Alliance launches No7 Beauty Company
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has announced the launch of No7 Beauty Company, a consumer-led beauty business. The new business launches with brands such as No7, Liz Earle Beauty Company, Botanics, Soap and Glory, Sleek MakeUP, and YourGoodSkin. The new company will develop products through sustainable sourcing practices and pledges to…
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