Supply Chain

How AI can help retailers strike balance between availability and waste

The consumer of today expects a wide range of products and instant availability when shopping in physical stores, however they…

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House of Fraser Oxford Street store saved but 627 warehouse jobs still at risk

House of Fraser’s flagship Oxford Street store has been saved from closure by its new owners. The store was due…

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Is your omnichannel strategy costing or saving you money?

For retailers that operate both online and physical stores, an ongoing challenge is to find a way to compete directly…

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How the theory of evolution will be the difference-maker for retailers

An estimated 9,500 retail shops are due to close this year and according to The Centre for Retail Research, 20,000…

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Stockpiling of food ‘not a practical response’ to a no-deal on Brexit

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said the stockpiling of food is not a practical response to a no-deal on…

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Food supply chains ‘in danger’ under Brexit

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned about the potential for damaging consequences for UK consumers and EU producers if…

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McColl’s CFO resigns amid ‘most challenging six months’

McColl’s CFO, Simon Fuller, has resigned amid the firm’s “most challenging six months” during which profits almost halved. Although the…

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Differentiating data, analytics and the insights that Direct-to-Consumer can provide to CPG’s

So, you’re considering going direct to consumer (D2C)? Or you’ve already embarked on the journey and are looking to maximise…

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How to adapt to multi-channel sales

Consumers’ expectations have evolved over the last decade. Having an online store is no longer seen as optional and is…

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How retailers can avoid a red card this World Cup

Without question a busy retail period is hugely profitable for businesses. In particular, national and international events can present retailers…

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