Supply Chain

B&M posts double-digit sales and profit growth

B&M has announced a double-digit increase in both group revenues and profit before tax in the 26 week period ending…

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New £45m Co-op distribution centre to create 1,200 jobs

The Co-op has agreed terms for a new £45m distribution depot to support the retailer’s ambitions for continued growth across…

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Is free delivery becoming the ‘disposable coffee cup’ of the retail world?

One of the biggest environmental challenges of our world is the disposable coffee cup. What was once seen as a…

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MPs launch inquiry into top fashion retailers

Some 10 of the UK’s leading fashion retailers have been asked to submit evidence on the steps being taken to…

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Shop prices rise for second month in row

Shop prices increased for two consecutive months – the first consecutive growth in five years – according to the latest…

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One in four UK small retail businesses ‘fearful’ of Brexit, research finds

A quarter of small UK retail businesses admit they are “fearful” of Brexit, data from YouGov analysed by Vend has…

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H&M posts 9% sales increase

H&M’s group sales have increased by 9% according to the fashion chain’s Q3 financial update. Performance exceeded analysts’ expectations, resulting…

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Shop price deflation comes to an end in August

Shop prices entered inflationary territory in August for the first time in over five years, with prices increasing by 0.1%…

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Crew Clothing acquires Saltrock Surfwear

Saltrock Surfwear, a leisurewear and accessories retail brand based in Devon, has been sold to Crew Clothing Group via a…

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Retailers commit to support farmers during drought

The NFU has reached out to the UK’s top nine supermarket retailers to express the difficulties farmers and growers are…

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