productAutomation accelerates packaging for Frasers Group
Frasers Group invests in Quadient’s high speed automated packaging technology.
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productPressure on RTP
A ‘PERFECT storm’ is brewing in the UK warehousing and logistics sector, irrespective of Brexit, says Jon Walkington, retail and systems integrator sales director at Schoeller Allibert UK.
productThe Very Group secures fulfillment centre
THE RETAILER has employed Genetec to safeguard its new purpose-built facility.
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articleSystem allows two sorting modes
Women’s accessories brand Parfois has scaled up logistics effort with an innovative sortation solution.
productTry before you buy offer
RENOVOTEC IS introducing a two-month ‘try before you buy’ offer for eCommerce and other operations with demanding picking and sorting processes.
articleLooking to enter the world of automation?
AGVs and AMRs are a perfect place to start, says Dematic.
newsMilestone reached for logistics development
WORK HAS completed on a £5.5 million transport infrastructure project that will pave the way for a major new business park development near Redditch.
articleHigh Street’s online ‘ghosts’ put pressure on final mile
Courier comparison site ParcelHero says many of Britain’s favourite High Street stores are doomed to an online-only existence. Their future success depends a lot on the final mile, says ParcelHero’s head of consumer research, David Jinks MILT.
newsOnline retailers to snap up struggling High Street brands
Boohoo has announced a deal to buy Debenhams for £55m.
articleBattling returns management challenges with voice and robotics
Product returns have become one of the biggest challenges facing eCommerce.
articlePandemic has brought investment forward
Wincanton MD of Digital & eFulfilment, Paul Durkin says the pandemic has pulled online fulfilment investment forward or many firms.
productWalmart in China deploys EP pallet trucks
THE RETAILER entered the Chinese market in 1996 and operates more than 440 stores in over 180 Chinese cities. The retailer started a formal cooperation with EP in 2012.
productNew parcel hub for Gloucester
Mercian Logistics, member of The APC network, has opened a new operational parcel depot at Barnwood Point, Corinium Avenue, Gloucester.
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productEcomm solutions provider takes Tamworth spec-build
ST. MODWEN Industrial & Logistics has completed a deal to bring an international e-commerce solutions provider to St. Modwen Park Tamworth, signing a 15-year agreement to occupy the 321,204 sq ft speculatively-built unit.
newsPlan for Tottenham last mile scheme
PALOMA CAPITAL and leading real estate developer, Graftongate, have joined forces to acquire a 2.31-acre site in North London from Lifestory.
newsHermes plan to build Bolton depot
THE NEW purpose-built depot In Bolton is planned in Autumn 2021.
articleAnalysts predict growth in robotic micro-fulfillment
Concerns over future lockdowns and customers’ heightened expectations regarding fast delivery are driving retailers to re-evaluate their fulfilment strategies.
newsProblem solving on demand: check out virtual conference
HSS Live is On Demand featuring five great speakers offering a range of insights and innovative solutions you can use to revamp your operations.
