Due to the massive growth of e-commerce in Europe the European logistics investments went up to €38.64 billion in 2020. Last year marks the highest figure on record since 2013. The growth was spurred by a record take-up of warehouses in the region, with the UK taking the lead. As a result, warehouse vacancy rates in Europe fell to a record low of 5%. High demand for
TAPA strengthens leadership to drive supply chain resilience strategy and reduce cargo crime in EMEA
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has announced key appointments to its leadership and Advisory Board teams in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region as it experiences record growth in all aspects of its supply chain resilience and cargo crime prevention activities. Thorsten Neumann, President & CEO of TAPA EMEA, has appointed Ap Boom as the
Unilever focuses strategy on e-commerce
Unilever’s e-commerce sales grew by 61% in its latest financial year. Shoppers turned online to buy its hygiene and ‘at home’ food brands during COVID-19 lockdowns. E-commerce and digitization are now one of Unilever’s five strategic choices. It plans to position their business for success in the channels of the future. Focusing particularly on e-commerce and digitizing the
Investment in digital helped H&M turn a profit
In recent years, H&M has done the investment to enable shoppers to buy where, when and how they choose. This stood it in good stead during the COVID-19 outbreak. The retailer reported a profit for its latest financial year. Despite lockdowns that meant up to 80% of its stores had to close temporarily at the beginning of the year. Digital sales have helped to compensate
Amazon Poland almost ready to launch
Amazon announced that it has started the work to launch Amazon Poland. Providing Polish customers with a new shopping experience and local small businesses with the opportunity to reach more customers both in Poland and across the world. Amazon also announced that selling partners in Poland and around the world can now register their accounts on https://sell.amazon.pl in