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Tesco plans to open a second Dot Com Only Store (DCOS) at Greenford next year following the success of the first site at Aylesford in Kent, which is having a quick payback time, freeing up in-store retail space and enabling faster growth of online sales.

Adel UK has signed a three-year contract with London City Bond to provide warehousing and distribution for the drinks supplier.

Scania’a R-Series range of trucks has been awarded International Truck of the Year 2010, based on its aerodynamic design, operational economy and support system that encourages more efficient driving habits.

Leeds-based Bedfords Transport has brought in two business development managers to enable it to move into new markets following growth in the media sector.

The drive to control operating costs and improve efficiencies by global businesses during recession has the potential to create new risk exposures within supply chains according to insurer ACE European Group.