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Amazon’s use of warehouse robots has surged to more than one million, putting them on par with the number of human workers and signalling a pivotal shift in the ecommerce giant’s operations towards AI-driven automation.

Amazon’s robots on verge of outnumbering human warehouse staff as AI ramps up

2 July 2025 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

Amazon now has over 1 million robots in its warehouses—matching its human workforce—as it ramps up AI-driven automation and reshapes jobs across the company.

Efficient operations are essential for any business looking to stay competitive. Integrating advanced technology into logistics and inventory control can significantly transform operational processes, especially as challenges grow with order fulfilment and inventory accuracy.

How to Enhance Your Warehouse Operations with Cutting-Edge Technology

3 March 20253 March 2025 Business Business Matters 0 Comments

Efficient operations are essential for any business looking to stay competitive. Integrating advanced technology into logistics and inventory control can significantly transform operational processes, especially as challenges grow with order fulfilment and inventory accuracy.

It’s not your mom-and-pop grocery industry anymore. Companies must provide a top-notch customer experience, offer a diverse range of products, and pivot quickly to meet shifting consumer demands.

Warehouse Solutions for High-Density Storage in Grocery Logistics

17 February 202510 March 2025 Business Business Matters 0 Comments

It’s not your mom-and-pop grocery industry anymore. Companies must provide a top-notch customer experience, offer a diverse range of products, and pivot quickly to meet shifting consumer demands.

Shein has scrapped plans for a UK warehouse as its £50bn London IPO faces uncertainty amid regulatory crackdowns, supply chain concerns, and ESG scrutiny.

Shein drops UK warehouse plans as doubts grow over London stock market listing

10 February 202510 March 2025 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

Shein has scrapped plans to open a UK warehouse, further clouding its prospects for a blockbuster £50bn listing on the London Stock Exchange.

Asos to close its main US warehouse in Georgia, taking a £200m impairment charge to boost profitability. The fashion giant will serve American shoppers from a UK facility and a smaller US site, cutting costs while slowing delivery times.

ASOS shutters US warehouse as part of cost-saving turnaround plan

16 January 2025 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

Asos to close its main US warehouse in Georgia, taking a £200m impairment charge to boost profitability. The fashion giant will serve American shoppers from a UK facility and a smaller US site, cutting costs while slowing delivery times.

AI spinout RoboK, born out of the University of Cambridge, has secured £1 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to lead a pioneering project that aims to boost safety and efficiency across Britain’s ports and warehouses.

Robok secures £1m in UKRI funding to revolutionise AI safety in UK ports and warehouses

8 January 2025 Get Funded Jamie Young 0 Comments

AI spinout RoboK has secured £1m in UKRI funding to lead the PALLETS project, transforming safety and efficiency in UK ports and warehouses through AI-powered real-time hazard detection. 

**Headline** shein eyes uk warehouse as it prepares for £50bn london stock market debut **Meta Description** Fast fashion giant Shein is scouting UK warehouse sites in the Midlands as it plans a £50bn listing on the London Stock Exchange, aiming to boost its e-commerce operations ahead of the float. **Article** Chinese fast fashion behemoth Shein is gearing up to establish its first British warehouse as part of its preparations for a monumental £50bn listing on the London Stock Exchange. The company, which is now headquartered in Singapore, is focusing its search on the Midlands' "golden logistics triangle," a prime area renowned for its logistical advantages. Shein is reportedly seeking a large site, with requirements ranging from 300,000 to 400,000 square feet, though it is open to considering options as expansive as 600,000 square feet. Over the past few months, a team from Shein has toured approximately 10 potential sites, including locations in Derby, Daventry, Coventry, and Castle Donington. The company is said to prefer a site that is already equipped for e-commerce operations, rather than developing a new facility from scratch. The decision to open a UK warehouse is closely tied to Shein's anticipated debut on the London stock market, which, if successful, would be the largest float in the city for a decade. The move is also contingent on ongoing negotiations with its current third-party logistics provider, Super Smart Service, which currently manages the brand's UK orders from a warehouse in Cannock. Shein's potential listing has already attracted attention at the highest levels, with the company reportedly holding discussions with senior British politicians. A successful float could significantly boost London’s flagging stock market, providing a much-needed injection of confidence. In June, Shein is believed to have confidentially filed initial paperwork with the Financial Conduct Authority, signalling its serious intent to list in London. However, the company is facing scrutiny from some rival retailers who argue that Shein’s use of a legal tax loophole for overseas shipments has provided it with an unfair competitive advantage. The "golden logistics triangle" in the Midlands is a key target for Shein due to its strategic location, within a four-hour drive of 90% of the British population. The 289-square-mile area is a hub for logistics and warehousing, making it an ideal base for Shein’s UK distribution operations. Shein has engaged property agents JLL and Savills to assist in its search, with plans to finalise a location by the end of the year. The company aims to have the warehouse fully operational by the third quarter of next year, coinciding with its potential stock market debut. Originally founded in Nanjing, Shein relocated its headquarters to Singapore in 2021, though its supply chains remain predominantly based in China. While Shein had previously considered listing in New York, tensions between Beijing and Washington have prompted the company to pivot towards London. Shein’s rapid global expansion continues unabated. Last year, it opened a manufacturing hub in Brazil to serve South American markets and established its European, Middle Eastern, and African headquarters in Dublin. Most recently, Shein expanded its marketplace business to Spanish vendors and launched a pop-up store in South Africa. A spokesperson for Shein commented: “To support the growth of the business, Shein is actively exploring warehousing locations worldwide. However, Shein has no immediate plans to acquire warehouse space in the UK.”

Shein eyes UK warehouse as it prepares for £50bn London stock market debut

9 August 2024 News Business Matters 0 Comments

Fast fashion giant Shein is scouting UK warehouse sites in the Midlands as it plans a £50bn listing on the London Stock Exchange, aiming to boost its e-commerce operations ahead of the float.

Automation and robotization are no longer limited to manufacturing processes alone; modern warehouses are also embracing a plethora of new technologies.

How to automate warehouse using robotics and IoT 

30 January 202430 January 2024 Business Business Matters 0 Comments

Automation and robotization are no longer limited to manufacturing processes alone; modern warehouses are also embracing a plethora of new technologies.

German supermarket Lidl has opened its largest warehouse in the world, in Bedfordshire.

Lidl opens worlds largest warehouse in Bedfordshire

7 September 20237 September 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

German supermarket Lidl has opened its largest warehouse in the world, in Bedfordshire.

Workers at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse have voted to take a further six months of strike action, despite failing to win formal union recognition from the tech company.

New Amazon warehouse strike dates mark a year of industrial action

27 July 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

Amazon staff at two Midlands depots have announced new strike dates marking one year of industrial action.

Companies leased more warehouse space in 2021 than ever before, prompting record levels of investment in the logistics sector.

Maximising Efficiency: 5 Strategies to Improve Your Warehouse

20 June 202320 June 2023 Business Business Matters 0 Comments

A well-organised warehouse can be the foundation to keeping any business running smoothly. Optimal storage not only ensures the smooth flow of goods but also enhances productivity, reduces costs, and improves overall efficiency.

Ocado Group is to close its oldest warehouse, in Hatfield, putting about 2,300 jobs at risk.

Ocado to close its Hertfordshire warehouse with 2,300 jobs at risk

26 April 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

Ocado Group is to close its oldest warehouse, in Hatfield, putting about 2,300 jobs at risk.

Tesla is close to signing a deal to rent a new warehouse in Milton Keynes to boost sales of its electric cars in Britain.

Tesla eyes UK sales with Milton Keynes warehouse deal

12 April 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

Tesla is close to signing a deal to rent a new warehouse in Milton Keynes to boost sales of its electric cars in Britain.

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Improve Your Warehouse Operation With the Power of Articulated Forklifts

22 March 202322 March 2023 Business Business Matters 0 Comments

Articulated forklifts are used to move and lift heavy objects in warehouses and other material handling applications.

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Amazon workers stage first British warehouse strike in battle over pay

25 January 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

Amazon workers in Britain are taking strike action for the first time, with a third of staff walking out at a warehouse in Coventry in a dispute over pay.

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Opinion

In just three years, a medium-sized market town has cracked a code that's eluded community development experts for decades. The Didcot Powerhouse Fund has delivered £400,000 in grants to nearly 9,000 residents, proving that when local businesses and civic leaders work together, they can achieve remarkable results.

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Technology

Trump Media has applied to trademark “Truth Social AI” and “Truth Social AI Search” as it plans to integrate artificial intelligence into its Truth Social platform across iOS, Android, and web.

Trump Media applies for AI-related trademarks as it plans AI rollout on Truth Social

The UK Government has today announced a landmark strategic partnership with Google Cloud aimed at modernising core public services, phasing out legacy IT infrastructure, and upskilling up to 100,000 civil servants in emerging technologies by 2030.

Google and UK Government announce landmark deal to ditch legacy tech and train 100,000 civil servants in AI

The cost of an iPhone could more than triple in the US market following President Donald Trump’s sweeping new trade tariffs, analysts have warned — a move likely to reverberate through global supply chains and consumer tech markets.

Apple appeals €500m EU fine over App Store restrictions, accusing Commission of overreach

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