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Navigating Peak season

The importance of peak season in the UK retail environment shouldn’t be underestimated. From Black Friday through to Cyber Monday, Christmas and the January sales, peak can account for 30-40% of annual revenues. Online shopping is a major feature of this and with uncertainty still a feature of UK markets it’s more important than ever for retailers to plan ahead and provide a competitive service. Simon Allen, Engineering and Delivery Director at Breathe Technologies reviews key points for a successful peak.

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Budget can boost rooftop solar power

The Autumn budget is an opportunity to support the warehousing and logistics sector, says UKWA.

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UK fulfilment firm acquired by bpostgroup in deal worth £1.3bn

Staci UK has built a reputation as a high-value logistics partner with a strong international presence in Europe, Asia, and the USA.

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AutoStore introduces multi-temperature solution

The solution provider has revamped its grid capabilities including the AutoStore Multi-Temperature Solution, an expanded 18-Level Grid, a Motorised Service Vehicle, and enhancements to the cube control software.

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Tesco to rival Ocado as solution provider

The grocer’s wholly owned subsidiary – Transcend Retail Solutions – will market a store pick solution, offering a differing model to Ocado’s centralised e-grocery picking and delivery system.

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An event not to be missed

Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on 2 October. The conference will provide answers to your warehouse transformation questions.

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Explosive growth for new kid on the block

Newcomers to the UK 3PL market are relatively rare, so when Iron Mountain crashed the party in the wake of the pandemic it caused quite a stir. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with Maria Torrent-March, warehousing & logistics strategy director at Iron Mountain to hear more.

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Reaction to landmark pay case

Pay tribunal ruling will drive even greater uptake of automated handling technology, say Rainbow Dynamics.

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Proposed changes to American import regs could hit UK exporters

US legislators are planning to scrap or make major changes to the $800 ‘de minimis’ limit, below which no taxes are paid on imports.

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Magic floor reinvents warehouse automation

Versatile Automation has debuted its innovative tech signing a three year deal at a Wincanton multi-user fulfilment site. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy caught up with chief executive Joni Rautavuori to hear more.

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Fashion focus: Automate to slash cost of repeat refunders

Steps must be taken to address the UK’s rampant returns culture; embracing automation more readily will reduce the challenge of reverse logistics, says Simon Jones.

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Get your storage story ready for Peak

Retailers need to get their storage ready to meet high customer service demands during the oncoming peak season, says Edward Hutchison.

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Hart’s Speedors meet requirements

FOUR SPEEDOR Cleanroom high-speed doors have been installed by Hart Door Systems at a major frozen and cooked meat manufacturing in northern England.

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Beauty business signs on for automated fulfilment

Oriflame has partnered with fulfilment specialist Active Ants.

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Ocado and Coles announce the launch of Australian CFCs

Both Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs) in Australia commenced operations in July.

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OneFleet to rule them all?

Two-person home delivery specialist ArrowXL has launched an initiative to streamline operations and reduce carbon emissions.

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Installation project completed

Successful implementation of racking at new warehouse of MM Sports in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Two-person home delivery deal signed

sofa.com has awarded a contract to Wincanton to handle premium two-person home delivery for the UK furniture retailer.

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Fulfilment key part of end-to-end eComm deal

Premier Foods has tasked THG Ingenuity to provide a commerce and fulfilment solution for its FUEL10K direct-to-consumer (DTC) offering.

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Amazon launches robotic fulfilment centre in Leeds

The £500 million Gateway45 facility is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs.

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