Redirack bought
Warehouse storage firm Stakapal has bought the assets and full intellectual property (IP) rights of Redirack, which entered administration in January.

Retail forum
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has launched the Retail Logistics Forum to respond to the increasing supply change challenge of the eCommerce revolution. Craig Farina, director of logistics for Boots will chair the group.

Nominations open
Nominations are open for the Women in Logistics Awards. This year there are four categories: Leader of the Year; Rising Star of the Year; Diversity Champion of the Year (open to both men & women); and Company of the Year.

Pothole relief
The Government has given local highway authorities £80 million to fix the roads most damaged by severe weather.

Total exhibition
CeMAT 2014 will co-locate with the transport logistics show, meaning it will be the first CeMAT to have a full supply chain flavour.

DC ruckus
Staffordshire Police arrested a man after a fight broke out between workmates at B&Q’s one-million sq ft Fulfilment Centre in Burton-on-Trent, which is run by Wincanton.