Ochama customers can now pick up their orders at an additional 50 Blokker stores in the Netherlands. The expanded partnership reflects the successful pilot project launched in May 2022 between Ochama and the Dutch non-food retailer to open third-party Ochama pick-up points in offline Blokker stores.
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Dutch retailer Blokker expands cooperation with JD.com’s Ochama to add 50 stores as Ochama pick-up points
Feb 06, 2023
Supply and demand imbalance continues across Midlands Industrial market
Feb 06, 2023
The Midlands industrial market reflected strong performance throughout 2022 as occupier appetite for high-quality robust spaces continued to increase across the region, alongside a shortage of suitable existing spaces. Both build-to-suit and speculative developments proved to be key features across the market.
Jungheinrich automation helps Coach House build business resilience
Jan 31, 2023
Jungheinrich UK, the manufacturer of German engineered automated storage and retrieval systems, has given global trade-only furniture and homeware supplier Coach House a new level of resilience to support its continued growth.
XPO reports UK gender pay gap data showing DE&I progress
Jan 31, 2023
XPO, provider of freight transportation services, has published its 2022 UK Gender Pay Gap Report, with data related to the impacts of its gender pay policies and its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives. The company strives for pay parity between men and women.
Chancerygate continues UK and European expansion with four new appointments
Jan 31, 2023
Chancerygate has made four new appointments to support the continued implementation of the urban logistics property developer and asset manager’s UK and European growth strategy.
FLS Projects delivers six floating units on one vessel
Jan 31, 2023
FLS Projects (Part of FLS Group) recently demonstrated its knowhow in solving challenging shipments with a 390-tonne cargo shipment from Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh - Vietnam.
Major new site for industrial and logistics development across 54 acres at Gateway Park, Preston
Jan 30, 2023
Midlands based Trebor Developments has launched a major new Logistics and Manufacturing Park extending to over 54 acres, located near Preston and adjacent to J31A of the M6.
Logistics UK reacts to speculation about part-cancellation of HS2 project
Jan 30, 2023
Reacting to speculation that the Euston-Old Oak Common stretch of the HS2 project could be cancelled or delayed, due to the impact of inflation on the delivery costs.
Kate Jennings, Policy Director at business group commented: “HS2 and other ambitious infrastructure projects are vital for unlocking economic growth across the country.
Worldwide Logistics Group strengthens leadership team with key executive promotions
Jan 30, 2023
Worldwide Logistics Group (WWL), an integrated logistics provider, announced the promotions of four key members of their management team including Tom Peacock, who has been promoted to President and will oversee and guide all global activities.
Topps Tiles improves fleet delivery operations and strategic modelling with Descartes’ route optimisation solution
Jan 30, 2023
Descartes Systems Group has announced that Topps Tiles, the UK tile retailer, is optimising its fleet delivery capabilities with Descartes’ cloud-based route planning and optimisation solution.
