All Supply Chain articles
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Features and analysis
Union warns of Lucozade and Ribena shortages due to strike action
Over 180 Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I workers are on strike this week
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Dear Jac
Erratic deliveries cause frustration for retailer
A retailer got in touch with our helpline to complain about Eden Farm deliveries
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Features and analysis
Irn-Bru supplies under threat as workers go on strike
AG Barr truckers are striking over a pay dispute
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Features and analysis
Supplies of Tetley tea under threat as workers vote to strike
GMB Union says workers have suffered years of real terms pay cuts
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Features and analysis
Food supply disruptions predicted for Christmas
Changes to post-Brexit customs due to come into effect on 31 October could lead to disruptions to the supply chain
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Features and analysis
A F Blakemore automates forecasting and replenishment with Relex
Relex software will be implemented at its distribution centres
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Features and analysis
Costcutter reduces fuel levy charges
The reduced fuel levy charges are part of its “commitment to supporting retailers”
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Features and analysis
East of England Co-op reduces fleet emissions
The East of England Co-op has utilised Lightfoot technology to reduce emissions across its fleet of vehicles
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Features and analysis
James Hall acquires Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy
The acquistition of Alston Dairy brings James Hall’s manufacturing portfolio to five businesses
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Features and analysis
Supply chain investments bolster A.F. Blakemore sales
Investments in supply chain, technology and improving efficiencies has helped A.F. Blakemore record a 9% increase in sales for the six months to 1 October 2022
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Features and analysis
Bestway calls on medicine suppliers to prioritise convenience stores
Medicine suppliers have been urged to prioritise convenience stores to cater to consumers shopping locally during a current stock shortage
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Features and analysis
Watch: A cost of living survival guide for shops, shoppers and suppliers
The Grocer’s managing editor Emma Weinbren hosts this discussion on the origins of the cost of living crisis and what it means for the fmcg sector going forward
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Features and analysis
Spar UK to invest £122m in stores and supply chain over the next 12 months
Spar UK managing director Louise Hoste announced the investment at its national conference in Gran Canaria
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Features and analysis
A.F. Blakemore helps 108 drivers get their LGV licence
Blakemore’s training scheme has helped 108 people get their LGV licence free of charge over the past year
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Dear Jac
Delivery issues increasing food wastage for retailer
Jac Roper hears from a retailer who is having trouble with his Booker deliveries
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Features and analysis
James Hall expands green supply chain with new fleet
James Hall & Co. has added three new greener Volvo tractor units to its fleet
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Features and analysis
Wholesaler’s new tech promotes supply chain transparency
Shelfnow’s blockchain technology gives retailers instant access to documentation on suppliers’ production methods
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Features and analysis
Co-op opens new distribution centre in Bedfordshire
The 661,000 sq ft site is the Co-op’s largest regional distribution centre
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Dear Jac
Retailer fury over Booker’s new delivery charge
The charges will come into effect on 28 February
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Features and analysis
What trends will impact retailers in 2022?
Supply chain disruption and shifting channels look set to dominate retailers’ agendas in 2022. IGD has set out five global trends it thinks will impact the retail sector over the next 12 months