UK retailers are positive about their growth prospects in the coming years, but face challenges to scale up operations to meet these ambitions, according to a new industry survey. New research from Wincanton, a supply chain partner for British business, shows that over 8 in 10 (83%) of UK retailers are planning for order volume growth over the next three years. This reflects the continued challenges the sector faces, including with labour supply. The data shows a potential solution however, demonstrating that shared-user facilities could provide a solution to help mitigate labour and investment issues. Carl Moore, managing director of e-fulfilment at Wincanton, commented: “It’s fantastic news to hear that UK retailers are planning for growth, even against a backdrop that presents a number of challenges.

Source: The Times February 14, 2024 22:44 UTC