logistics

An estimated 200 agency workers at Marks & Spencer's main distribution centre have been ordered to not come in to work after the retailer paused online clothing and home orders in response to a "cyber-incident", Sky News has reported.

Online designer outlet Otrium has opened a state-of-the-art automated warehouse in Almelo, in the Netherlands, known as the O-Mega Robot.

Peak season is in full swing for fashion retail as the industry races to fulfil online orders. Drapers examines the opportunities and challenges presented by innovative last-mile delivery models.

Stuart Greenfield, sales director at Advanced Supply Chain, reveals how manufacturers and brands can optimise pre-retail logistics to drive retailer satisfaction, raise quality standards and enhance compliance.

Drapers Footwear Awards 2024 headline sponsor DSV is a global transport and logistics solutions provider that keeps supply chains moving for some of the world’s biggest businesses.

The last few years have brought repeated delays and disruption to fashion’s freight systems. How have brands and retailers responded? And what can they do to protect themselves against the next big shock?

We are excited to launch the Drapers Supply Chain Summit, taking place on 3 July at The Soho Hotel in London, to unite operational leaders across the fashion retail industry.

Shipping from Asia to Europe is being diverted from the Red Sea to avoid attacks on freight ships by Houthi militants based in Yemen. Drapers speaks to retailers and suppliers on how this has impacted stock deliveries.

Zara founder Amancio Ortega has bought a logistics centre mainly used by Amazon in Dublin, Ireland, for €225m (£192m).

Drapers latest report explores how fashion brands and retailers can level up their logistics and create visibility, achieve agility and drive sustainability in their supply chains, with expert insight and case studies featuring Asos, Bestseller and Pentland Brands.

Tony Mannix, strategic adviser – retail logistics at GXO, explores the growing trend in supply chain transformation and explains why GXO Direct’s flexible space could be the answer.