Hachette opens 242,000 sq ft Oxfordshire DC
Hachette UK has opened its 242,000 sq ft Hely Hutchinson Centre near Didcot for the distribution of books of all the publishers within the group.
Hachette UK has opened its 242,000 sq ft Hely Hutchinson Centre near Didcot for the distribution of books of all the publishers within the group.
Pets at Home has ordered 11 stepframe double deck curtainsiders from Cartwright which feature Cheetah aerodynamic profile, a Moffett at the rear of the trailer and buckleless curtains.
ASOS saw its profits squeezed in the first half by increased costs due to investment in logistics and IT combined with a fall in gross margins despite a strong increase in sales.
Tesco has made savings of £112 million in logistics and distribution since the first half of 2016-17, it has revealed in its results for the year to 23rd February.
Debenhams has been sold to a new company, Celine Newco I Ltd, controlled by its lenders in a pre-pack administration process. It will now push ahead with plans to close up to 50 stores and develop a lower cost approach for another 20 stores.
Sport equipment and sportswear company Decathlon has extended its contact with GEFCO until 2020, marking the third year of partnership between the two organisations.
ASOS has warned that it will deactivate accounts of customers if it finds they have returned clothes after wearing them.
Online electrical retailer AO has revealed that it has stockpiled some £15 million worth of its fastest moving products as part of its Brexit planning, warning that this is having an impact on its cash position.
A dedicated 134,430 sq ft urban logistics scheme is to be developed in Reading by McKay Securities, the REIT.
The Co-op has chosen Digital Goodie Connected Commerce platform for its dedicated online grocery shopping service.