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UPS expands contract logistics reach in China to serve growing demand
UPS has opened a new contract logistics distribution facility in Beijing. It said the 6,500sqm warehouse space located 19km from Beijing International Airport serves growing demand in China and is capable of servicing contract logistics orders with four-hour delivery within the metropolitan Beijing area and next-business-day orders for major cities throughout China.
UPS expands contract logistics reach in China to serve growing demand
UPS has opened a new contract logistics distribution facility in Beijing. It said the 6,500sqm warehouse space located 19km from Beijing International Airport serves growing demand in China and is capable of servicing contract logistics orders with four-hour delivery within the metropolitan Beijing area and next-business-day orders for major cities throughout China.
Manhattan Associates optimises supply chains of Clarins and Sephora
Supply Chain commerce solutions provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. announced that SDV, the global leader in supply chain management services, has successfully deployed Manhattan Associates’ Warehouse Management solution (WMS) to orchestrate the regional supply chain operations of Clarins and Sephora in South East Asia.
Mobile racking increases capacity by 30% for Oxford Cold Storage
Dematic, a materials handling and logistics automation company, has helped Oxford Cold Storage in Australia implement a mobile pallet racking system that increases by 30% the capacity of its new freezer housing at Laverton North in Melbourne.
Retail CEOs not making required supply chain transformation
In a global survey, half of the world’s CEOs recognise that their supply chain can be a strategic differentiator, but the majority of them believe their retail supply chains are not optimal. JDA Software warns that supply chain has become a mission-critical issue that retail CEOs need to look into.
AEB launches ASSIST4 monitoring solution
AEB Asia Pacific has announced a new version of its ASSIST4 Monitoring & Alerting solution. The latest version offers unparalleled business flexibility and superior performance for businesses through its new messaging framework and enhanced tracking features.
Revionics extends Markdown Optimisation solution
Revionics Inc., which delivers solutions for omnichannel merchandising strategies, has announced the latest release of its Markdown Optimisation solution. This provides new capabilities that enable retailers carrying short life-cycle products – such as fashion products – to localise and prioritise decisions at speed and scale for increased profitability.
Using big data to know Australian shoppers
In an illustration of the use of big data, AdNear, a big data company that leverages geo-location to drive advertisement targeting across mobile devices, has shared insights about Australian shoppers garnered from its latest research.
Mark Gray: Driving e-commerce in a borderless realm
Almost every aspect of retail today is far removed from what it was twenty, ten or even five years ago. Yet at the heart of it, so much remains the same. To paint a picture: previously if you were expanding into another city or country, you would do your research, understand your customer in that market and open a concept store to build your brand awareness in a way that resonated locally.
Small merchants at Ben Thanh market adopt mobile payment
MasterCard and Sacombank have announced a partnership which is equipping small merchants at the iconic Ben Thanh market in Vietnam with mobile Point-of-Sale (mPOS) terminals, enabling consumers to pay for their purchases using payment cards for the first time.
Socially responsible products represent major growth opportunity
“Responsible consumption” (RC) products now account for at least 15% of all grocery sales — or a US$400 billion global market, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Three-quarters of consumers in the most developed countries say they buy RC products at least occasionally. In the otherwise stagnant grocery sector, two-thirds of total growth in recent years has come from RC products, the report said.
Walmart caters to mobile shoppers
Diving deeper into mobile apps, WalmartLabs – which is Walmart Stores’ innovation lab – has acquired Stylr, a mobile app that allows shoppers to find clothes in nearby stores.
Robinsons Retail seeks to expand through acquisition
Robinsons Retail of the Philippines plans to acquire small chains to increase its competitiveness.
Senior executives boost Myer's development
Australian retailer Myer has announced a series of executive appointments to put in place a strong executive team for its next phase of development.
China still attracts foreign retailers
Even as the Chinese economy slows and conditions become more difficult for foreign retailers, China is still the world’s second top destination for emerging market retail expansion.
Gap is first US retailer to enter Myanmar
Retail brand Gap has announced it plans to produce clothing in Myanmar, making it the first American retailer to enter Myanmar since the country began its transition to democracy three years ago.
Furla expands presence with new stores in Asian airports
Italian retailer Furla is continuing to expand its presence in travel retail across Asia.
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