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Royal Mail trials parcel post boxes
Royal Mail is trialling parcel post boxes that would allow customers to post pre-paid parcels in the same way that they currently post letters. The trial of 30 parcel post boxes is taking place in...
View Article£39m distribution hub for B&M Retail
Work has begun on B&M Retail’s 1,000,000 sq ft regional distribution hub facility in Wixams, Bedford worth £39 million. The warehouse is to be 21.5m high and comprise of warehousing and...
View ArticleWork stops at House of Fraser warehouse in payments dispute
All work has stopped at the House of Fraser warehouse at Wellingborough as a result of a dispute between operator XPO Logistics and Sports Direct, which bought the HoF business last week....
View ArticleHouse of Fraser cancels online orders following dispute with XPO
House of Fraser is cancelling all online orders that have not already been sent to customers as a result of a dispute over payment with XPO, which operates its distribution centres at Milton Keynes and...
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New Southampton delivery hub for John Lewis
John Lewis, has taken a 46,000 sq ft unit in Southampton which it will use as a customer delivery hub as well as providing additional capacity to serve the south coast region. This site will replace...
View Article600 jobs at risk at House of Fraser, says union
More than 600 workers at the House of Fraser distribution centres at Wellingborough and Milton Keynes have been warned that their jobs are at risk, according to the GMB union. The two sites are run by...
View ArticleAmazon picks Panther for heavy and large deliveries
Online retailer Amazon has selected Panther to support its new ‘Heavy and Large’ delivery programme which caters to customers who order large household items as beds and sofas and want fast delivery....
View ArticleDPD takes 32,986 sq ft in Ipswich
DPD is to take on a five-year lease at Unit One Beardmore, Ipswich totalling 32,986 sq ft. “Martlesham Heath Business Park remains incredibly popular with businesses, providing high quality business...
View ArticleYusen expands e-commerce operations
Yusen Logistics has created a series of dedicated e-fulfilment centres close to major parcel delivery hubs to offer late cut-of times. The company made its first step into e-commerce in partnership...
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HoF distribution centres re-open
House of Fraser’s distribution centres at Wellingborough and Milton Keynes were reported to have re-opened on Friday, but only on a limited basis to restock a number of stores that were running low on...
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Debenhams to introduce Doddle service in stores
Debenhams’ full estate of 165 UK stores are to host Doddle’s click and collect service by Spring 2019. This will enable shoppers to collect and return parcels from over 50 Doddle retail partners...
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Hermes partners with SEKO
Hermes Germany is taking over SEKO Logistics in Germany, which has offices in Bremen and Frankfurt, becoming a partner of the global SEKO network. All employees of both SEKO offices in Germany will be...
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Asda opens Merchandising Centre of Excellence
Asda has opened a new Merchandising Centre of Excellence designed to enable the retailer and its suppliers to test store layouts and construction plans virtually. The new MCE on Great Wilson Street in...
View ArticleUK SME international exports up 30 pc
UK SMEs have made significant inroads to increase their exports since 2016 but many are still missing out on the profits to be made from international trade, according to a study by Royal Mail. The...
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Allbirds awards contract to DSV
Sustainable material footwear manufacturer Allbirds has taken on a two year contract with DSV as it expands into the UK in October. DSV Solutions was awarded the contract after demonstrating key skills...
View ArticleWalmart tests last-mile delivery service
Walmart has launched a new last-mile delivery pilot – Spark Delivery – a crowd-sourced delivery platform that provides independent drivers with the ability to sign up for windows of time that work best...
View ArticleNew investor for ByBox
Private equity firm Francisco Partners has taken a stake in ByBox, which specialises in smart locker technology, replacing LDC, a mid-market equity investor, which has now exited ByBox. ByBox said the...
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SEKO takes majority stake in omni-channel company
SEKO Logistics has acquired majority shares in strategic partner Omni-Channel Logistics to expand its e-commerce and technology offering. Kai Lincoln, SEKO Omni Channel Logistics managing director...
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Waterstones buys Foyles in battle with Amazon
Waterstones, which was the overall winner in the Supply Chain Excellence Awards in 2015, has bought Foyles bookshops from the Foyle family for an undisclosed sum. James Daunt, managing director of...
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HoF’s Milton Keynes DC to close
House of Fraser’s distribution centre at Milton Keynes is due close on 27th November, according to the GMB union. The future of the Wellingborough site is still unclear, although there has been...
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