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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Nov- 2018 -13 NovemberHigh Street
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 29 September. The discount retailer saw group revenue jump 16% to £1.56bn during the period as profit before tax increased by 32.5% up to £115m compared with the £86.6m recorded…
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7 NovemberSupermarkets
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 London, the south and south-east. The new 661,000 sq ft depot, which will be located just off the A1 at Bedfordshire’s Symmetry Park, Biggleswade and is expected to open in…
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Oct- 2018 -23 OctoberComment
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 helpful solution to the globe’s growing desire for hot drinks on-the-go has since been proven as having a catastrophic impact on our environment. In fact, in 2017 it was reported…
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5 OctoberGovernment
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 reduce social and environmental impact. The chair of the Environmental Audit Committee Mary Creagh MP has written to the chief executives of a number of retail chains. This includes Asda,…
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3 OctoberEconomy
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 British Retail Consortium and Nielsen Shop Price Index. Inflation increased by 0.2% from the previous month with food being the main driver for the hike in prices. Food showed a…
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Sep- 2018 -27 SeptemberEconomy
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 revealed. The retail software management company accessed a research sample of over 1,000 senior managers in the retail sector, working at organisations with fewer than 20 staff, on YouGov’s ‘profiles…
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18 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
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 in the company’s highest share increase in 17 years. The firm attributed to the results to investment in its online offerings and logistics systems. Investors rallied to what seemed to…
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Aug- 2018 -29 AugustEconomy
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% compared with the 0.3% decrease in July. Non-food deflation continued to ease in August to 1% from 1.4% in July, the lowest rate of deflation since April 2013, and food…
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23 AugustClothing & Shoes
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 pre pack administration. David Pike and Mark Orton from KPMG were appointed joint administrators to Saltrock Surfwear Limited on 17 August. Immediately upon their appointment, they concluded a sale of…
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22 AugustSupermarkets
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 facing as a result of the drought brought on the by the recent heatwave. Aldi, Asda, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Lidl and Tesco have all committed to support the farming…
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