Distribution and Logistics

- Through instant messaging, smart phones, tablets and social media, today’s consumers are hyper-connected. Not only do they demand all-channel access to products and services, they’re not shy about using these connections to share their opinions, g...

- The UK’s largest retailer Tesco has expanded it co-operation with leading business community 2degrees to launch the world’s largest on-line collaboration between retail suppliers, it was announced today.In an effort to reduce energy costs, waste &...

- UK manufacturing is under immense pressure according to research out today which shows 25 per cent of the major manufacturers for the retail sector are struggling to survive.Corporate health monitoring specialist Company Watch has put 173 out of t...

- According to Retail Systems Research (RSR), 65 per cent of retailers report that customers who shop across multiple channels are more profitable and have a greater lifetime value than single-channel shoppers. In order to attract and retain these h...

- Bicycle & car parts retailer Halfords has improved its reserve & collect online service to allow for next-day pick-up at any of its stores, it has been announced.Customers ordering goods from the retailers website before 6:00 pm will now have the ...

- Leading logistics firm Wincanton has warned this morning that a significant reduction of retail sales volumes is having an adverse effect on its business.The firm, which conducts supply chain operations for major retailers such as Marks & Spencer,...

- Supply chain & logistics firm Norbert Dentressangle has today posted double digit growth in profits and revenue in its full-year results.During a period in which the French company has extended its reach across the UK, its consolidated revenue jum...

- UK supermarket retailer Sainsbury’s has today announced an investment of £2 million in Tamar Energy Limited, a new firm which will produce energy from organic waste matter.Sainsbury’s is one of a number of investors in Tamar, which was launched to...