The At Home Box Company, a new subscription commerce-based business started by television personality, Anthea Turner, has appointed Berkshire-based Walker Logistics to manage its UK supply chain. The ‘subscription box’ model is a fast growing area of the retail market. In simple terms, consumers …
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Walker Logistics carrying the baskets for Le Papillon Vert
Le Papillon Vert, a successful online retailer and wholesaler of French baskets and other seasonal giftware, has outsourced responsibility for its order fulfilment processes to Berkshire-based, Walker Logistics. Established in 2010, Le Papillon Vert’s business has successfully grown year on year …
Lead through the power of thought
You are a thought leader. Given that you are a key part of a successful organisation, your knowledge is a powerful weapon in your marketing arsenal. But how do you convey that knowledge? One highly effective method is to produce a white paper that translates your knowledge into an engaging and …
Walker Logistics announce opening of dedicated re-work centres
At its site in Berkshire, leading online fulfilment and logistics specialist, Walker Logistics, has opened two new units dedicated to customer re-work operations. The 10,000 sq ft self contained facilities will allow Walker to offer the fastest turnaround to the growing number of client companies …
London’s food supply chains at increasing risk of service failure says new UKWA report
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) previewed a landmark report for the food logistics industry at the recent FoodEx 2016 exhibition. Feeding London 2030 - a study commissioned by UKWA and delivered by Global 78 - highlights key challenges ahead, explores future issues affecting food …
Walker Logistics announces key appointments
Berkshire-based fulfilment specialist, Walker Logistics, has announced that it has expanded its senior management team with three key appointments. Jo Denton has taken on the role of General Manager – a promotion from her previous position as the company’s Head of Business Management. Jo will …
New BITO UK facility officially open for growing business
On the 13th April 2016, BITO Group owner Fritz Bittmann cut the ribbon to open the impressive new facilities of UK group company BITO Storage Systems, during a ceremony that also celebrated his 80th birthday. Retired from management in 2009 but remaining an integral part of BITO, Fritz Bittmann …
Government’s ‘fulfilment house register’ cause for 3PL concern
Leading logistics services specialist, Walker Logistics, has warned that the government’s plan to introduce a ‘register for fulfilment houses’ who store and distribute goods on behalf of online retailers could have wide-ranging implications for the third party logistics (3PL) sector. The …
Bodie and Fou to ramp up stockholding
Switch to outsourced logistics allows Bodie and Fou to ramp up stockholding Bodie and Fou, online retailers of a range of high-end home accessories including bed linen, kitchen accessories, lighting and furniture, have awarded Berkshire-based logistics solutions specialist, Walker Logistics, the …
