Clipper starts fit-out at 500,000 sq ft Northampton site
Clipper expects to have its 500,000 sq ft Northampton distribution centre operational by the summer. John Lewis is the anchor customer for the site, which will be a shared user facility specialising in...
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Heinz upgrades loading bay systems
Heinz has upgraded its loading bay safety systems at its facility in Kitt Green, near Wigan. It has acquired a new Thorworld Industries dock leveller and platform. “We always put safety first at the...
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Sainsbury’s chooses CML for pre-retail
Sainsbury’s has chosen Core Management Logistics (CML) to handle its pre-retail inspection and reworking for its Tu clothing range. Graham Copley, managing director at CML. The warehouse and logistics...
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Awards now open for entries
The 20th Anniversary Supply Chain Excellence Awards, organised by Logistics & Supply Chain magazine, are now open for entries. Over the past 20 years, the Awards have become established as the...
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Are robots really ready to take over?
Logistics operations have seen a steady growth in the use of automation, and we are starting to see robots becoming available. But, asks Malory Davies, how long will it be before they make a real...
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Online delivery volume up 10pc
In April, online retail delivery volume was up by ten per cent year on year, according to the IMRG MetaPack UK Delivery Index. Although there was an established trend for a month on month fall between...
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Co-op rebrands with ‘heritage’ logo
The Co-op has unveiled a new logo at its distribution centre in Castlewood, Derby – the first of nine to be rebranded, and the largest of the logos in the UK. The blue design, or ‘clover leaf’ was...
View ArticleArgos drivers to strike over Stobart transfer
Unite members at Argos’s Lutterworth site are planning two sets of strikes next week over plans to transfer 96 drivers to Eddie Stobart Ltd. Strikes are planned to go on for six days – starting at...
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Cath Kidston extends contract with iForce
iForce has been given a four-year extension to its contract with Cath Kidston. iForce will continue to provide the company with software solutions, online fulfilment, store replenishment, carriage...
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DHL “seeking clarity” around BHS collapse
DHL and its workers are attempting to seek clarity about the potential impact of the closure of retail chain BHS. Trade union Unite said it is seeking assurances about the future work prospects for 60...
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Amazon targets grocery market with same day delivery
Amazon has launched an online grocery service for customers in Central and East London. AmazonFresh will offer a range of more than 130,000 products to Amazon Prime members in 69 Central and East...
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Walker to manage Aquis supply chain
Walker Logistics is to manage the supply chain for US hair drying towel company Aquis. It will handle the picking, packing and fulfilment services for both online and retail outlets. It will also...
View ArticleSports retailer switches carrier management system
FreestyleXtreme, the action sports retailer, has replaced its existing carrier management platform with Route Genie software from iForce. Bristol-based FreestyleXtreme is seeing 40 per cent...
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New global supply chain chief for Starbucks
Starbucks has appointed Hans Melotte as executive vice president global supply chain, leading the Global Supply Chain organisation, which supports Starbucks operations in more than 70 countries. Hans...
View ArticleCoast to use Doddle
Coast, the women’s fashion retailer, has partnered with Doddle to offer customers free returns at more than 50 Doddle locations nationwide. Customers opting to return via Doddle will have their refund...
View ArticleCard Factory extends Ligentia contract
Card Factory has extended a contract with freight and supply chain management provider Ligentia. Ligentia has been managing the retailer’s international supply chain activities since 2011. “We are...
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$40m French Connection contract for MIQ Logistics
Fashion retailer French Connection has awarded a five-year, $40million logistics contract to retail supply chain company MIQ Logistics. The supply chain company will manage inventory from international...
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Missguided expands service with Doddle
Online fashion retailer Missguided is now offering next day delivery and free returns with Doddle, the parcel service. Missguided shoppers will have access to 50 Doddle stores across the UK to collect...
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Waitrose products to be delivered worldwide
Waitrose will be selling its own label products worldwide via the British Corner Shop, an online shop that delivers British food across the world. The British supermarket retailer will be able to...
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Asda’s parcel service gains four new partners
Asda’s end-to-end parcel service ‘toyou’ has gained four new partners: Ideal Shopping, M&Co, Yours Clothing and MetaPack. Consumers returning goods from Ideal Shopping, the TV home shopping...
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