supply chain news & insight
Robot grocery delivery firm to expand following funding win Subscription
Starship is set to expand the reach of its trial with the Co-op in Milton Keynes
Amazon aiming for 30-minute delivery times using drones Subscription
UK country manager Doug Gurr said the UK had the opportunity to “lead the world” in drone technology…
Tesco and Ocado sign up to product information system Subscription
ProductDNA and developed by barcode standards organisation GS1 UK
Carrefour links with Google to offer 'new grocery experience' Subscription
The new system in France will work with Google Assistant-enabled smartphones, Google Home speakers and a new website
Ocado's fulfilment vision points way to a faster future
After a thought-provoking visit to Ocado’s fulfilment centre in Andover, Google’s industry head for grocery retail, Harry Walker, is convinced all retailers need a clear vision for the development of fulfilment services
Dale Fiddy joins Fowler Welch as strategic development director
Fiddy has 30 years’ experience in logistics and supply roles, and joins FW from rival NFT
Brakes pledges to slash plastic use with '2 Zero 20' drive
The foodservice operator is set to eradicate the use of non-recyclable black plastic from all own label products
UK petrol price surges after Trump's Iran withdrawal Subscription
Motorists are paying on average 5.5p more for unleaded and 6p more per litre for diesel than they were in April
Poundland links with Greencore for chilled food supply deal Subscription
Previous chilled and fresh supplier Kerryfresh fell into administration in March
Wincanton shows 'robust' growth in profits Subscription
Logistics operator signed deals with Ikea and Wilko last year
JJ Foodservice cuts fuel emissions with telematics Subscription
JJ Foodservice also introduced paperless technology to its warehouses earlier this year
'Robot tax' would damage job creation, claims IEA in report
It argues that such employment has grown because the UK labour market is less regulated than many other European countries
M&S rolls out liquid nitrogen-powered delivery fleet Subscription
The move is part of M&S’ Plan A 2025 which includes plans to cut its carbon emissions by 90% compared with its 2006 level
Stuart delivery adds three new UK cities Subscription
The rapid delivery specialist has expanded to Bristol, Manchester and Liverpool
Be rigorous with revenue growth management principles
While no one can argue with the basic premise of category management, the movement still floundered
Craig Taylor moves into M&S supply chain role
The appointment comes as part of the retailer’s management reshuffle
Aldi and B&M both to open new DCs in Elstow, Bedfordshire
Planning permission has been granted for an 800,000 sq ft Aldi facility and one million sq ft B&M site
White Rabbit pizzas join new Waitrose vegan section
Sainsbury's to trial stocking meat alternatives in meat aisle 
Selfridges tackles plastic waste with public water fountain
Holland & Barrett looking to extend vegan offering across its 800 stores
Tesco expands trials of Chef Central bulk buy concept
Sainsbury's stays on top as it raises the bar on availability
Yeo Valley hit hard as Tesco culls 15 lines in Project Reset 
Selfridges launches campaign celebrating Australian food
Majestic Wine trials two new store concepts
Morrisons Carmondean, Livingston: Grocer 33 store of the week
Hotel Chocolat claims win over Waitrose 'copycat' bars
UK market ‘attractive’ says expanding Dutch online firm 
After flexitarianism, here comes 'reducetarianism'. But will it stick? 
Brands must get their World Cup marketing timing right
Poundland links with Greencore for chilled food supply deal
Industry leaders to challenge ban on 'junk food' promotions 
Lucozade Zero is the Love Island hero
Addo pulls 59 pastry SKUs over metal contamination fear
Tenderstem broccoli inspires seven-inch song of praise
