All Logistics articles – Page 48
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Analysis and FeaturesNew Zealand lamb supply hit by drought
New Zealand lamb production is forecast to fall 9.3% as a result of drought this season…
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Analysis and FeaturesWine prices eased by strong grape harvest in Southern Hemisphere
Healthy grape crops in the Southern hemisphere are easing bulk wine prices…
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NewsCo-op Andover depot hit by three-day snarl-ups
The Co-operative Group stores in the south of England have been hit by problems at its mega-depot in Andover, Hampshire…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhole Foods Market: will smaller stores turnaround UK operation?
The US model of costly big stores has done Whole Foods Market no favours in Britain. Will smaller stores in the UK make a difference?
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NewsSainsbury's opens Thameside DC to support c-store growth
Sainsbury’s has opened a new 250,000 sq ft distribution centre in London to support the growth of its c-store business…
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NewsNisa to supply half of Martin McColl c-stores under new deal
Leading convenience retailer Martin McColl has agreed a new contract with Nisa that will see the buying group supply around half of its convenience stores.
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Analysis and FeaturesHow to unlock the click & collect opportunity
Exclusive research by The Grocer shows indies are ready to embrace the opportunity of click & collect…
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NewsTesco and M&S play along with new logistics-based board game
Tesco and M&S are backing a new board game based on supply chain logistics…
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NewsPoundland Harlow depot gets the green light
Poundland has been given the green light to build a new distribution centre in Harlow, Essex that could create 650 jobs, while also unveiling a major overhaul of its in-store marketing.
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NewsBin Laden hunt technology to extend shelf life of cakes
Finsbury Food Group is trialling a technology to hunt down Osama Bin Laden – to extend the shelf life of cakes…
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NewsM&S pumps £200m into London Gateway distribution centre
Marks & Spencer hopes to cut distribution times and boost access to key UK cities with a new facility in south Essex.
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Comment and Opinion
Farming after EU exit - what would happen?
There remains much chatter about the UK possibly leaving the EU…
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Comment and Opinion
Supply chain finance comes of age
A decade ago the buyer was king. Contacts were guarded even from their own finance and treasury departments…
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Comment and Opinion
Brands should be careful with those 'British' claims
Misleading advertising claims can incite consumer anger and result in challenges from campaigning and industry groups…
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Analysis and FeaturesOnline delivery tracking - who is ready?
Retailers will soon be able to tell online shoppers exactly where their delivery is. But are suppliers keeping up? One app is set to have a massive impact on consumers…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhich eco-friendly truck tops the lot?
As pressure mounts for greater cuts to CO2 emissions, the road haulage sector is experimenting with new technologies…
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NewsBrakes, 3663, Nestlé and Unilever link to boost efficiency
The biggest names in foodservice have joined forces to improve supply chain efficiency — and save £100m by 2020…
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Comment and Opinion
Joanna Blythman should heed GM feed facts says NFU
Joanna Blythman is wrong to suggest GM technology is being used in food…
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Comment and Opinion
Technology is key in a fresh approach to food waste
Food waste costs £17bn a year from farm to fork. This must change – it’s not sustainable…
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NewsTyrrells takes crisps to Japan with biggest-ever export deal
Tyrrells crisps are heading to the land of the rising sun after the company signed its biggest-ever export deal…