Retailers still waiting for AI-powered shopping revolution
Retailers are yet to experience the disruption of AI-powered shopping, as consumer adoption remains in its early stages, according to retail logistics business Paxon.
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Carlsberg Britvic Proposes Closure Of Marston’s Brewery In The UK
Carlsberg Britvic has proposed closing its Marston’s Brewery and primary logistics centre at the facility in Burton upon Trent in the UK.
Pladis appoints new chief supply chain officer
Pladis has announced the appointment of former Kerry executive Frankgerald Stepp as chief supply chain officer, effective from January 2027. He will oversee the company’s global…
7-Eleven's US Arm Looks To Move Supply Chain In-House As Inflation Bites
7-Eleven Inc is considering moving parts of its supply chain in-house in a bid to cut costs as stubborn inflation dampens US consumer demand.
Molson Coors taps chief supply chain officer for Americas
Matthew Hook will step into the role with a mandate of continuing to modernize operations and boost service levels.
Technology prices could jump this Christmas, CIPS warns
Brands, retailers and consumers could be hit hard in the run up to Christmas 2026 as continued supply chain disruption will see double-digit price rises for household staples and…
Carlsberg Britvic set to close Marston’s Brewery
Carlsberg Britvic has announced plans to close Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent alongside its primary logistics operation based at that site in summer 2027. According to the…
Coffee Prices Rally In Central America Amid El Niño-Linked Drought
Premiums for Central American arabica coffee have risen to their highest in around three years amid an El Niño-linked drought.
Eighty one per cent expect to be better prepared for disruption but 54% still manage supply chain risk reactively, BSI finds
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Pladis expands rainwater harvesting across production site
Pladis, the parent company of snacking brands including McVitie’s, has expanded its use of rainwater harvesting technology at its logistics site as it aims to improve its…
KNAPP To Supply Automation For Kesko’s New Logistics Centre In Nurmijärvi
KNAPP has been selected as Kesko’s automation partner for the first phase of the logistics centre to be built in Nurmijärvi.
Scotmid recovers to £1.2m trading profit
Scotland’s largest independent co-operative Scotmid has recovered from supply chain disruption caused by the 2025 cyber attack on the Co-op Group, to reach a £209m turnover for…