66% and 83%…New research from Wincanton reveals that 66% of UK organisations are under pressure to hit their net-zero targets, with logistics seen as key to achieving their goals in this area, according to 83%.
Wincanton surveyed 515 UK supply chain, transport and logistics decision makers to uncover how organisations are reducing CO2 emissions in commercial transportation, in light of impending net-zero deadlines.
Businesses aren’t making the progress they want, as 54% feel they will struggle to meet their net-zero goals. And they cite the reasons for this as cost impacts and concerns about the speed of viability of alternative fuel technologies.
8,000…InPost UK has hit 8,000 parcel lockers.
In a LinkedIn post, it said: “You may be thinking “didn’t InPost just announce 7,000 lockers?” – and you’d be correct! You asked, we delivered. With our growing locker network across the UK, we’re making it even easier and more convenient to pick-up and drop-off your parcels.”
The 8,000th locker can be found at Harvington Premier Convenience Store, Evesham.
54 and 57…Primark reports that 54 new stores are joining its Click & Collect service before Christmas.
The retailer is also introducing menswear to Click & Collect for the first time, launching in its 57 existing stores across England and North Wales from today.
A Primark spokesperson comments: “This is just the next step on our journey to a nationwide roll-out of Click & Collect across all our stores in England, Scotland and Wales by the end of next year. Stay tuned as more store dates and locations will be coming soon!”
1…StrongPoint has installed the world’s first AutoStore Multi-Temperature Solution with a frozen zone.
The inaugural site is Haugaland Storhusholdning, part the Norwegian food distribution group DLVRY, in a facility based in Sveio, Norway.
“Frozen greatly boosts our operational efficiency and creates a safer work environment for our employees,” says Oskar Kirkeleit, CEO at Haugaland Storhusholdning.
“This installation is designed for maximum efficiency in food distribution. We are proud to be the first to implement an AutoStore solution with a frozen zone, which is now a part of the customer’s daily operations.”
$2 million…Cavela has officially launched and also announced a $2 million funding round led by XYZ Venture Capital, with additional support from Propel Ventures and Go Global Ventures.
For several months, the startup has been building an AI platform to connect product makers (e-commerce, boutique brands, startups) with the right supplier to manufacture physical products at the best price.
“Creating custom products is difficult, but with recent developments in AI, it doesn’t have to be,” says Anthony Sardain, CEO at Cavela.
“Large enterprises have dedicated teams to manage the complex process of product sourcing, but small and midsized businesses don’t have that luxury. We’re levelling the playing field, making it easier and more affordable for anyone to create custom products.”
1…The first ever Sephora Kiosk has opened at the University of Toronto Bookstore, featuring a curated selection of viral, best selling products as well as in the moment solutions.
It’s all about exploration, discovery, and meeting those beauty needs when they occur, the brand says.
Thomas Haupt, EVP, Country General Manager at Sephora Canada, says: “We are thrilled to share a little Sephora magic with our University of Toronto students and make beauty more accessible, meaningful, and inclusive.”
“A big thank you to Jane Nugent (Senior Vice President Merchandising at Sephora), Nikki Maruzzo (Director, Corporate Strategy and Strategic Projects), Johnna Marcus (Vice President, Growth Initiatives), Jane Hsu Wong (Senior Manager, Growth Initiatives), and our partners at Signifi Solutions for bringing this innovative retail experience to Sephora Canada.”
