newsFears for warehouse jobs after Arcadia acquired by ASOS
JOBS ARE under threat at the warehouses formerly run by the Arcadia group.
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newsBoost for Pets at Home as planning for huge DC approved
PLANS HAVE been unanimously approved for a new state-of-the-art national storage and distribution centre in Staffordshire on behalf of the UK’s leading pet care business, Pets at Home.
articleConsolidated fulfilment operations
Dematic has completed an automated distribution centre for the Landmark Group in Dubai, UAE, allowing the multinational retailer to consolidate the logistics activities for part of its five existing manual distribution sites.
articleReturns: Develop clear policies
Smart WMS can help you implement a realistic set of warehouse procedures to ensure your team can manage return volume without getting overwhelmed, explains SnapFulfil CEO, Tony Dobson.
articleStrategic use of WMS
MATALAN HAS reacted to the pandemic to placing even more emphasis on eCommerce, and this has been backed up with a supply chain transformation powered by Manhattan WMS.
productAutomation accelerates packaging for Frasers Group
Frasers Group invests in Quadient’s high speed automated packaging technology.
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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