UK potato crop faces heatwave squeeze as wholesale prices surge 40%
British potato growers have warned supermarkets to expect smaller spuds and potentially tighter supplies after prolonged heat and drought disrupted crop growth across the UK…
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The Range owner secures massive £190m funding boost to accelerate expansion
The owner of The Range, Wilko, Homebase and Bathstore has secured a hefty new £190m credit facility to increase investment in stores, artificial intelligence and its supply chain…
Amazon to add supply chain facilities in New York, Texas
The e-commerce giant is in the early stages of building a distribution center in the Lone Star State while prepping a Long Island operations site.
NRF finds shoplifting stabilizing as online fraud grows
Phone and gift card scams, plus supply chain vulnerabilities like cargo theft, are top concerns for loss prevention specialists at over 60 major retailers, according to a report…
Marks & Spencer Expands Electric Fleet To Support Net-Zero Targets
Marks & Spencer will launch ten new electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) across its supply chain as part of its target to reach net zero by 2040.
How Walmart uses AI to limit weather disruptions in its supply chain
The retailer uses technology to determine how to reroute or position inventory before severe weather events occur.
Chocolate makers are defending themselves against cocoa price swings
Despite a recent decline in prices, Mondelēz International and Hershey are rethinking their supply chains and relying on innovation to reduce their dependence on the commodity.
Mondelēz shows uneven gains on 2025 sustainable sourcing goals
The Oreo and Ritz maker reported 100% certified sourcing for palm oil and cocoa.
Skechers completes construction of European distribution centre in Liège
Skechers is expanding in Wallonia, which has been its main logistics hub for decades: in August, the American shoe manufacturer will complete construction of a new European…
Retail supply chain blind spots exposed as majority of high-risk suppliers to UK retail lack worker grievance systems
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Conagra to invest $125M in supply chain resilience
The food manufacturer intends to maintain high service levels, reassess its product mix and reduce days of inventory, executives said.
French Ready-To-Eat Salad And Vegetable Sector Faces Crisis, SVFPE Says
Ready-to-eat salad supply chains face growing crisis from climate risks and rigid pricing, trade groups warn.