Archive for August 2024
Taking back control of the supply chain
Retailers have over the years moved towards operating ever leaner business models, which has included a pretty much wholesale move away from any close involvement in the actual manufacturing of goods. But this is changing. There is a move towards taking back control of the supply chain in order to have greater visibility of inventory…
Read MoreAvoiding the mistakes of the siloed past
Retailers have been grappling with the challenge of operating across multiple channels since the emergence of the internet but today they have another level of complexity layered on top as they seek to adopt more circular economy approaches. Much has been made about the levels of PR bluster and greenwashing within the sector that has…
Read MoreAlibaba.com training athletes in business
Alibaba.com is bringing Olympians and commerce together through its partnership with the IOC (International Olympic Committee) that offers e-commerce training and mentorship opportunities to former athletes and sports people. This is the fourth time Alibaba.com has been a partner in the Athlete365 Business Accelerator program that aims to equip current and former professional athletes with…
Read MoreClick & Collect remains underplayed
Click & Collect has been around since 2000 when it was invented at Argos as a result of the retailer being in the unusual position of knowing with great accuracy the inventory it had in its stockroom because of its unique hybrid catalogue/stores business model. However, it was not until at least a decade after…
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