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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Jan- 2021 -19 JanuaryElectrical
AO welcomes ‘record’ Christmas quarter
AO World has welcomed its “strongest ever” peak trading period over the Black Friday and Christmas period, with year-on-year UK revenue soaring 67.2% to £457.3m in the quarter ended 31 December 2020. It comes as the group said it has continued investment in its infrastructure in order to deliver higher…
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18 JanuaryAdvice
How packaging can build retail resilience
The ‘stay at home’ impact of the pandemic is turbocharging the importance of packaging. It is a critical component helping retailers to sell more products online and effectively move goods through busier and changing supply chains that are constantly flexing in response to the impact of Covid-19. At the same…
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15 JanuaryOnline & Digital
N Brown sales continue to recover in Q3
N Brown has seen group revenue continue to improve in FY21. Though revenue was down by 8.8% in its third quarter, this marked an improvement from the 13.4% fall in Q2 and 21.9% decline in Q1, when the pandemic first hit. According to the retailer, customer trends in its latest…
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14 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Boohoo raises guidance as revenue soars
Boohoo has welcomed a period of “strong” trading towards the end of last year, with revenue soaring by 40% to £661m in the four months ended 31 December 2020. In light of this trading performance, it now expects group revenue growth for the financial year to 28 February 2021 to…
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6 JanuaryAnalysis
The year ahead in retail: An expert panel discussion
It’s been an unusual year to say the least, particularly in the retail sector. Some retailers have struggled as a result of the pandemic, but many have thrived as digital transformation becomes a habit and now preferable choice for consumers. Fast-growing digital marketing agency Modo25 hosted an online discussion with…
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5 JanuarySupermarkets
Aldi sales reach ‘record’ high over Christmas
Aldi has reported “record high” Christmas sales for over the Christmas period due to a spike in demand for premium products. Sales increased year-on-year by 10.6% over the holiday period, with the supermarket also seeing strong growth in its online Wine and Specialbuy offering, as sales increased by 75% from…
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4 JanuaryNews
Aldi pledges £3.5bn towards UK suppliers
Aldi has outlined plans to increase its spending on UK-made food and drink by £3.5bn by 2025, as part of its growth plans over the next five years. The group is also investing £500m in new and upgraded stores, distribution centres and its supply chain this year, which will reportedly…
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Dec- 2020 -23 DecemberNews
L Brands announces new president and chief HR officer
L Brands has announced new leadership appointments at Bath and Body Works which includes Julie Rosen as president and Deon Riley as chief human resources officer. Rosen and Riley will reportedly work under the leadership of Andrew Meslow, CEO of both L Brands and Bath and Body Works. Rosen will…
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21 DecemberOnline & Digital
Boohoo appoints new auditor after PwC departure
Boohoo has announced that it has appointed PKF Littlejohn as the group’s new auditor, with immediate effect. PKF Littlejohn will replace PwC, who resigned from the role of Boohoo’s auditor in October. Prior to its resignation, PwC had worked as the fast fashion company’s auditor since its inception, back in…
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15 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Foot Locker appoints senior VP and CIO
Foot Locker has announced the appointment of Himanshu Parikh as senior VP and chief information officer, with immediate effect. In his new role, Parikh will oversee the execution of the group’s strategic technology agenda, as well as support the company’s “key” strategic imperatives and future capability-building and innovation. He will…
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