Research recently released by market intelligence agency, Mintel, shows that the Covid-19-inspired rise in online shopping has driven a boom in demand for UK courier and delivery services.
Retail Supply Chain Management
The term Retail is defined as the sale of goods and services from companies or individuals to the end-consumer. Retailers acquire goods from producers and then sell these goods in-store or on-line via the internet. Retail supply chain software can enhance supply chain efficiency and trading partner collaboration by better connecting product information, processes and trading partners.
E-commerce companies urged to reduce parcel volumes to limit courier driver shortage’s impact on online deliveries
Apr 20, 2021 Comments (0)
Online Retail Sales Hold Steady in March
Apr 20, 2021 Comments (0)
Despite the upcoming end of lockdown and promise of in-person shopping, online retail sales continued to show strong growth in March, rising by +71.7% Year-on-Year (YoY). That’s according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index, which tracks the online sales performance of over 200 retailers.
Cross border commerce – it’s an age thing
Apr 20, 2021 Comments (0)
Baby Boomers and Millennial/Gen Zers are quite different when it comes to cross border shopping. Tommy Kelly, CEO of eShopWorld (ESW) discusses the differences for companies planning global initiatives.
Department store chain Belk thrives during the pandemic aided by ship-from-store capabilities supported by Logistyx Technologies
Apr 20, 2021 Comments (0)
US department store Belk thrived as e-commerce orders surged during the pandemic by having ship-from-store order fulfilment facilities already in place across its 291 store locations with the help of parcel shipping software from Logistyx Technologies.
Amazon’s here – so what’s the future for UK supermarkets?
Apr 19, 2021 Comments (0)
Amazon has set its sights on the UK supermarket sector. From the Amazon Fresh initiative to its partnership with Morrisons, offering free, next day delivery to Prime customers, the arch disruptor is looking to turn the UK multiple market on its head.
Growth in sales channels causes supply chain issues for half of retailers
Apr 13, 2021 Comments (0)
New research by Advanced Supply Chain Group shows that growing retail sales channels causes stock inventory management problems for 53% of retailers. According to the international supply chain business, nine in ten retailers are planning to increase the number of their sales channels following the impact of the pandemic and Brexit.
Goods-to-Person robotisation is key in meeting the new logistics challenges facing the cosmetic industry
Apr 13, 2021 Comments (0)
By Hugues Sterlin, Scallog’s Director of Operations.
The cosmetics industry in France is a major driver of the economy. Despite the drop-off in exports caused by the pandemic, the sector achieved total revenues of over €15.7 billion in 2020 and leads the world with a 24% share of the global cosmetics market.
Customer loyalty heavily dependent on ‘last mile’ service
Apr 13, 2021 Comments (0)
Consumers are choosing who they shop with depending on the ‘last mile’ service provided, new research has revealed. Long delivery times top the list of frustrations for consumers (50%), followed closely by paying for returns (42%) and limited stock availability (38%).
Online retailer eSpares launches customer video consultations to tap up bricks-and-mortar specialists
Apr 13, 2021 Comments (0)
eSpares, the UK online parts store for home appliances, has entered into a new partnership with technology provider ConferWith. The partnership will provide customers with real time advice from experts over live video as they browse online.
Retail Technology Show, the expo to fast forward retail’s revolution, will take place on 26-27 April 2022
Apr 13, 2021 Comments (0)
Dynamic and ambitious events business, Nineteen Group, has added Retail Technology Show 2022 to its portfolio.
Retail Supply Chain Management
Retail companies become involved in supply chain management in order to control product quality, inventory levels, timing, and expenses. Retail supply chain software encompasses warehouse & transportation solutions, inventory control, and possibly additional strategic/planning modules, particularly for the larger/volume-based retailers.
