Author: Christopher Walton

Kitchenware specialist Lakeland has opened a £10 million extension to its distribution centre in Kendal giving the company the capacity for future growth with the ability to operate up to 200 stores

Seafield Logistics has gone into administration and two of its operational units have been sold

Cabbages & Roses, the fabrics and homewares brand, has hired Clipper Logistics to provide a shared user distribution service including delivery to store as well as worldwide e-fulfilment

Jungheinrich is launching two carousel-based storage and retrieval products: Jungheinrich Lift Racking (LRK) and Jungheinrich Paternoster Racking (PRK)

Tesco has extended its contract with Clipper to include additional services to support the growth of its online clothing business over the next five years

Cris Stephenson has been promoted to UK managing director of Pall-Ex, replacing Adrian Russell who has become group managing director

Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) has awarded OOCL Logistics (Europe) a contract for up to five years, to handle international logistics’ service provision

Graham Inglis has moved from his role as CEO Europe at DHL Supply Chain to become divisional chief development officer, responsible for the growth agenda including sales and marketing and the global sector and product teams

TNT Express has trialled bringing freight into London’s Euston station by rail for delivery to stores in the city

Innovative new products drew strong visitor support to Logistics Link Live at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham