When the COVID-19 pandemic hit back in March, shoppers were left with no choice but to buy online, and as a result, e-commerce sales rocketed to a 10-year high. Due to new social distancing measures, retailers were left to grapple
Keeping your customers coming back time and time again is crucial in securing the long-term sustainability of your business – but how can you ensure they are getting the same high-quality service when ordering online as they might expect in-store?
AF Blakemore has begun the rollout of a brand new livery design on its distribution fleet. As part of a drive to standardise branding across AF Blakemore’s group logistics operation, the company has introduced a new livery design to be rolled
The logistics sector is set for another year of growth across European markets driven by strong tenant and investor demand in the face of on-going political uncertainty, BNP Paribas Real Estate’s Pan-European Logistics Breakfast has revealed. Logan Smith, head of logistics
E-commerce logistics specialist ITinSell has launched its UK operations in London. The French company was established in 2008 and has expanded quickly across Europe with offices in Paris, Lille, Lyon and Barcelona. ITinSell has more than 1,500 customers including Toys R Us,
Following a strategic review of its supply chain operations, B&Q has awarded the management of all its UK and Ireland retail and horticulture transport operations to XPO Logistics. Part of the Kingfisher Group, B&Q is the largest home improvement and
Business leaders, operators, trade associations and local authorities are stepping up their work to ensure that the freight and logistics industry continues to support London as it changes and grows. At a major conference today, Changing Times – Delivering London’s Future, a range
A logistics operator has placed increased emphasis upon developing its own people to help ease the challenges created as a result of the national shortage of drivers. AF Blakemore & Son provides existing employees with the opportunity to develop their
Evan Puzey, chief marketing officer at Kewill, a leader in supply chain execution software, looks at the implications of new pricing structures, innovation, data security and collaboration in the retail supply chain Pricing Looking at a number of Kewill’s global customers we’ve
Retailers’ reputations are intrinsically linked to the performance of their logistics partners, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by law firm Thomas Eggar. The survey, which canvassed the views of 2,063 adults across the UK, found just under a third
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a major contract extension with Boots UK, the leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer, to handle its national cross dock, chill and transport operations to its network of 2,500 stores until 2018. Building on
Value retailer, QD Commercial Group Holdings, is to make key changes to its operations management following the resignation of group managing director, Justin Farrington Smith. Farrington Smith is leaving the 52-store value chain to take on a senior role within the
WH Smith has extended its transport management contract with Wincanton by three years. The extension, which builds upon the 20-year relationship, will see the roll-out of new technology to unlock collaborative opportunities and optimise vehicle efficiency. According to David McKinlay,
MetaPack, the leader in providing intelligent delivery solutions for e-commerce and multi-channel retailers, announces today the acquisition of one of Europe’s leading shipping providers, Xlogics Group. The acquisition of XLogics Group, which comprises XLogics GmbH, based in Rheinbach, Germany and
Christmas is often viewed as a ‘make or break’ trading period for retailers and careful planning and forethought is vital in order to maximise on the opportunities available during this time, claims Paul Doble, director at DX – a leading independent logistics and
Logistics provider, Advanced Supply Chain, has reported its most successful year of trading with revenue growing by almost two thirds in 2012. The end-to-end logistics firm saw a 59.3% increase in turnover last year compared to 2011 as sales climbed
UK food and drink logistics firm, Culina, has announced two senior appointments as part of its ongoing strategy to build a strong leadership to drive business development and growth. Steve Winwood is appointed to the new role of chief operating
Norbert Dentressangle has announced the appointment of two executive board members: former managing director of Norbert Dentressangle Logistics UK, Malcolm Wilson as managing director of the Group’s logistics division and Luis Angel Gomez and managing director of the transport division.
Even though most retailers have been planning their Christmas operations for months, it’s still worth making a list – and checking it twice – when it comes to preparing for the busiest shopping period of the year, claims DX, an
Leading parcel company DPD has invested £4.3m on three new depots in London, Southampton and Dundee. The new depots, which collectively are expected to create up to 150 new jobs, will expand DPD’s capacity to respond to a significant increase in
Retailers need to take action now in order to avoid any disruption to deliveries during the Olympics, argues Paul Doble, group sales and marketing director at delivery firm, DX Ever since London first won the bid for the 2012 Olympics, the media has
Gazeley, a leading global developer of warehouses for logistics, has secured four new deals for sites throughout mainland Europe for a number of leading manufacturers, retailers and third party logistics providers. According to the company, the deals follow a record
Steve Winwood, group commercial director of Culina Logistics, says the retail supply chain trend for shorter and leaner lead times is a challenge and a business opportunity Retailers are encouraging their supply chain partners and suppliers to revise their delivery patterns
Crimson & Co, a leading UK supply chain consultancy, has appointed Jon Gibson as principal. According to the company, Gibson brings a wealth of experience and best practice in logistics to the company. With over 20 years of experience in
Camping equipment retailer, GO Outdoors, has appointed Advanced Supply Chain to manage a fulfillment warehouse and UK distribution operation to its retail stores. The three-year contract will see Bradford-based Advanced invest in excess of £5m into its warehouse in Corby,
