articleWith the world struggling to get to grips with this novel virus and its wide ranging impacts, we are all looking for good news that isn’t simply glib positivity. Luckily, I recently spoke to two-man delivery firm ArrowXL who told me how they recovered from a fire that destroyed its Worcester warehouse in 2017.
articleThe IMRG 2020 Returns Review, supported by Metapack Returns, examines the developing expectations of shoppers and increasing challenges for retailers to make Returns work.
articleWith retail businesses struggling in the current Covid-19 circumstances, their online sales have seen a large increase, from gym equipment to food & drink. This means that businesses are starting to stockpile and need to increase warehouse space and deploy innovative structures to boost both space and processes.
productFollowing the launch of its ‘Renovotec Robotics’ warehouse solutions division Renovotec Group has formed a partnership with Silicon Valley’s Fetch Robotics.
productThe grocer has selected Blue Yonder’s Luminate end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI) powered supply chain platform.
productKite Packaging has launched packing benches and paper roll holders, both slick additions to any pick, pack and despatch operation.
articleSafety barrier manufacturer A-Safe has expanded its range of workplace safety products with a new signage solution for heavy-duty industrial environments.
newsCushman & Wakefield’s Industrial Outlook revealed take-up down to 5.5 million sq ft, a 32% decline compared to the 10-year average.
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articleHSS spoke to Charlie Shiels, CEO at ArrowXL to find out about some of the challenges the business has been facing during the pandemic.
productWith COVID-19 causing a rapid increase in the demand for food and drink, could packaging efficiency and automation provide the buffer businesses need during peak times?
newsThe Drone Delivery Group welcomed a drone testing initiative unveiled by the Department for Transport.
newsGallery Direct has chosen ArrowXL for two person deliveries.
productThe eCommerce player has agreed a partnership with Singapore Airlines to charter 100+ flights, and confirms plans to launch THG Air.
productThe retailer has implemented extensive additional safety measures and has re-opened its Online operation in a staged process from mid-April.
newsChanges in consumer behaviour, driven predominantly by social distancing measures, will continue to stimulate eCommerce related logistics property requirements, Colliers predicts.
productWaitrose is opening (7 May) a six-acre Customer Fulfilment Centre in Enfield, North London, to double its online grocery orders in the capital by September.
articleTGW is building a highly automated intralogistics system in a newly planned fulfilment centre, scheduled for go-live in 2021, which is being constructed next to retailer expert SE’s headquarters in Langenhagen, North Germany.
articleCrystal Parrott, VP Dematic Robotics Centre of Excellence spoke to HSS editor Simon Duddy about the state of play in warehouse robotics.
articleRetailers that have invested heavily in warehouse automation are less impacted by labour availability so can respond more effectively during the COVID-19 crisis.
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