GUEST COMMENT Back-to-school demand doesn’t end on the first day of term
Ed Bradley, chief growth officer, Virtualstock powered by Logicbroker, explores the changing role of fulfilment in meeting AI-driven expectations and their impact on demand…
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Retailers call for reform as packaging charges double to £100m
BRC warns rising packaging costs compound pressure from higher National Insurance and National Living Wage
Walmart to build $1.3B fulfillment center in Georgia
The 1.5-million-square-foot automated facility is slated to break ground later this year.
UK Plastic Recycling Costs Double In 2026, Retailers Call For Reform, BRC Says
The average price per tonne for plastic under the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system has doubled in the past year, according the BRC.
Pieter Pot brings back its app and loose produce
Following its merger with Andy, Pieter Pot is once again standing more firmly on its own two feet: the packaging-free online supermarket is launching a completely revamped app on…
German Consumers Increasingly Willing To Pay For Sustainable Packaging, Study Finds
German consumers are increasingly willing to pay a premium for products with sustainable packaging, notes consultancy Simon-Kucher.
Retailers warn packaging charges have doubled as BRC calls for PRN reform
Retailers are facing a more than £100m increase in packaging costs this year after the average price of plastic Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs) more than doubled, according to the…
Asics launches new trail runner campaign
Asics has unveiled a new campaign which puts the spotlight on trail running. Devised by creative agency AGIT8, the marketing drive highlights that trail running is “tough” but…
McBride Secures Partnership With Company Behind Air Wick, Calgon
McBride has secured two long-term contract manufacturing agreements with Vestacy the maker of Air Wick, Calgon, Cillit Bang and Mortein.
Build-A-Bear fires chief growth officer as earnings fall flat
The company's summer trend merchandise didn't resonate with customers and wholesale progressed slower than expected.
Packaging industry braces for impacts from U.S.-Canada trade war
Trade groups for manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging say higher costs could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.
Opinion: Global containers losses surge in 2025 as weather and shipping disruptions mount
Recent analysis of the Containers Lost at Sea Report 2026 by Cleveland Containers, a leading supplier of shipping containers, has uncovered an increase in lost cargo compared to…