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A quarter of UK retailers are just four weeks away from going bust due to supply chain issues

June 27, 2022

Over a quarter of UK retailers are just four weeks from going bust due to supply chain issues, according to report by retail operations platform Brightpearl. The research reveals that…

Boohoo records first ever sales drop in UK amid inflation concerns

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June 16, 2022

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Boohoo has recorded the first UK sales decline in its history as it continues to grapple with supply chain disruption, intense competition and shifting post-pandemic consumer trends. The fast fashion…

Travis Perkins hails ‘encouraging’ first quarter

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April 29, 2022

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Travis Perkins has said it has seen a positive start to its new financial year with total sales in the three months to March 31 rising by 13.6%. In the…

Amazon to charge merchants 5% fuel and inflation fee

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April 14, 2022

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Amazon will now charge sellers on its website a 5% fuel and inflation fee, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The ecommerce giants stock was up 2.55% on Wednesday,…

eBay unveils regional roadshow and £1m investment programme for small businesses

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April 12, 2022

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eBay has launched the “eBay Business Roadshow” – its first ever physical regional roadshow and investment programme in the UK, designed to help small online businesses navigate rising inflation and…

Boohoo’s transformation programme puts end to modern slavery allegations

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March 8, 2022

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Boohoo’s Agenda for Change (A4C) transformation programme has has been declared a ‘success’ as the group has met its targets, putting an end to the modern slavery allegations and supply…

Missguided warns of jobs at risk due to ongoing supply chain disruption

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March 4, 2022

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Missguided has warned that 140 jobs are at risk, due to ongoing supply chain disruptions, inflation and a decline in customer demand. The fast-fashion retailer said that a 45-day consultation…

Logistics giant Clipper agrees £940 million US takeover

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February 21, 2022

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Logistics firm Clipper, which counts Asos, John Lewis and Marks and Spencer among its customers, has agreed to a £940m takeover deal by rival GXO Logistics. The boards of Clipper…

Amazon’s hunger to buy warehouses has caused rents to soar worldwide

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February 18, 2022

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Amazon has been purchasing a considerable amount of warehouses during the pandemic, causing rents for industrial spaces to skyrocket worldwide, reports Quartz. The ecommerce giant acquired a large number of…

Shein plans $2 billion global supply chain base in Guangzhou

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February 11, 2022

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Shein is reportedly planning to invest $15bn to build a global supply chain centre in the city of Guangzhou, government plans reveal. The centre will cover an area as large…

supply chain

A quarter of UK retailers are just four weeks away from going bust due to supply chain issues

Boohoo records first ever sales drop in UK amid inflation concerns

Travis Perkins hails ‘encouraging’ first quarter

Amazon to charge merchants 5% fuel and inflation fee

eBay unveils regional roadshow and £1m investment programme for small businesses

Boohoo’s transformation programme puts end to modern slavery allegations

Missguided warns of jobs at risk due to ongoing supply chain disruption

Logistics giant Clipper agrees £940 million US takeover

Amazon’s hunger to buy warehouses has caused rents to soar worldwide

Shein plans $2 billion global supply chain base in Guangzhou

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