Retail Supply Chain Management

Traffic to the UKFast network, which hosts thousands of eCommerce websites and booking platforms, has seen a massive 30% increase in web traffic this Black Friday, compared to Black Friday last year.

These days, planning for peak retail season starts the moment the last peak ends. In a bid for continuous improvement retailers and carriers forensically review what went well, which new tactics and technologies worked, which didn’t and where refinements can be made.

In a world where supply chains have become increasingly complex and global in nature, managing with spread-sheets and phone conversations with carriers are no longer viable options

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Freshworks, the customer engagement software solutions provider, has partnered with Pitney Bowes, a global technology company that provides commerce solutions in the areas of ecommerce, shipping, mailing, and data to integrate Freddy, its recently launched Omnibot Artificial Intelligence (AI) engine with the next generation SendPro C-series device.

Retailers are all chasing a personalisation dream, aiming to tailor in-store and online propositions to ensure their customers feel like they’ve received relevant, impactful, and delightful experiences.

A10 Networks, provider of intelligent and automated cybersecurity solutions, has outlined its strategy, solutions, and roadmap to help mobile carriers future-proof their networks for the coming wave of 5G and the demanding new applications, including enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications (URLLC), and Massive Machine Type Communications (MMTC), it will enable

British consumers are increasingly turning to overseas retailers for their fashion fix according to research by delivery management company Whistl.

Rise of the unfaithful consumer: Total cost of shopper defections in the retail industry adds up to £147 billion

Never has the grocery retail market’s focus on forecasting been more relevant. Growing concerns over food wastage combined with potential market disruption around Brexit and global trade wars are casting a spotlight on what has always been a major issue for retail supply.

Research suggests logistics companies are struggling to keep pace with rising online sales. Making it easier to recruit temporary staff would help to get them back on track, says TempRocket’s Andrew Johnston.