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Poor online shopping experiences on the rise
56 per cent of UK adults have experienced a problem with an online order over the last year, according to a new JDA/Centiro survey. This demonstrates an increase of 3 per cent in the last year, and 11...
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1,400 Argos warehouse workers strike
Up to 1,400 Argos warehouse workers are taking part in a two-week continuous strike over job security and terms and conditions. This comes after a high court judge turned down an application by the...
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Premier Foods restructures logistics
Premier Foods is combining the logistics operations of its Grocery and Sweet Treats businesses in one centralised warehousing and distribution operation. The company, whose brands include Ambrosia, Mr...
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Distribution costs rise 9pc at Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer’s distribution and warehousing costs increased by 9.3 per cent to £519 million last year, driven mainly by increasing capacity to support growth. In its annual results for the year...
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Clipper buys Tesam Distribution for £11.75m
Clipper Logistics has acquired Tesam Distribution, the Peterborough-based retail distribution specialist, in a deal worth £11.75 million. Tesam produced an operating profit (EBIT) of £1.8m on sales of...
View ArticleTesco renews IT contract with Sopra Steria
Tesco’s distribution and replenishment systems will be upgraded following the renewal of its contract with Sopra Steria, which provides support and development for the retailer’s IT services, including...
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Wine Society picks Pass My Parcel
Pass My Parcel, the collection firm owned by Smiths News, is to provide delivery services for The Wine Society and fashion retailer French Connection. It will provide label-less returns for French...
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EU van plans spark industry fears
EU plans to increase regulation for the van sector have set alarm bells ringing at the Freight Transport Association, which says they could divert the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency from policing...
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Asda’s parent tests store employee deliveries
Asda’s parent company Walmart has started testing online deliveries handled by its store employees. According to Marc Lore, president and CEO of Walmart U.S. eCommerce, this could “cut shipping costs...
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Fancy dress contract for Clipper
Fancy dress supplier Smiffys has awarded a contract to Clipper as part of a plan to establish a comprehensive logistics network across Europe. Clipper will handle inbound stock management, storage,...
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Boohoo raises £50m for huge automated warehouse
Boohoo.com has raised £50 million through the placing of new ordinary shares to fund a new, 600,000 sq ft automated “super-site”. The online fashion retailer said that the new site will provide the...
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New look highlights AF Blakemore’s logistics efficiency plan
AF Blakemore has started to roll out a new livery on its distribution fleet as part of its “One Logistics” project which is designed to optimise fleet efficiencies and warehouse operations across the...
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Asda opens doors to £100m automated DC
Asda has opened the doors to its new £100m automated distribution centre in Warrington, with an official visit by Prince Andrew. Click to enlarge. The warehouse is 97 per cent automated, with 600...
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Lidl awards big contract to Hörmann
Lidl has awarded door manufacturer Hörmann with a new contract. The budget supermarket retailer is developing a new 600,000 sq ft regional distribution centre in Avonmouth, where Hörmann will provide...
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Amazon to buy Whole Foods Market
Amazon is to buy Whole Food Market, the US organic food supermarket chain for $13.7 billion. Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and chief executive, said: “Whole Foods Market has been satisfying, delighting...
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Boohoo picks InPost for parcel lockers
Fashion retailer, boohoo has signed up to use InPost’s network of parcel lockers. Andrew Thomson, e-commerce director at boohoo, said: “Our customers want fast- fashion delivered with speed and...
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German e-commerce win for Clipper
German retailer Westwing has chosen Clipper Logistics to manage inbound deliveries, repacking, storage and order fulfilment for its new operation in Poland. “Clipper’s reputation for industry-leading...
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Fujitsu chooses XPO
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK) has chosen XPO to provide supply chain and specialist transport services across the UK for the business’ commercial air conditioning units. Both one and two-man...
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Smith News awards contract to CM Downton
Smith News, the UK newspaper and magazine wholesaler, has awarded CM Downton a new contract covering daily trunking operations. The operations will take place between Smith’s magazines hub in Hemel...
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Tesco launches one hour delivery service
Tesco has launched a one hour grocery delivery service in central London. The 7.99 delivery service is available via a new app, Tesco Now. Customers can order up to 20 items from a range of 1,000...
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