Monthly Archives: January 2012

Asda has vowed to spend over £500m improving its UK distribution network and revamping shops during 2012.

A consortium of nine companies has begun testing new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) designed to assess reputational risks and operational shortcomings associated with labour and human rights factors in corporate supply chains.

Swedish retailer Ikea has said it is withholding entry into the recently opened India retail market over concerns about the government’s local sourcing requirements.

As it approaches its new fiscal year, Walmart has named a new C-level executive responsible for global sourcing.

Struggling UK retailer HMV has reached a deal with its entertainment industry suppliers to trade a small equality share in exchange for “vitally important breathing space”.