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Don’t have a nightmare before Christmas, Aramex urges

With the UK tipped to outperform all other major countries in Europe in retail sales this Christmas, Aramex UK is calling on retailers to ensure their strategies are all in place. Peak season is worth a significant portion of annual revenue for UK retailers, often accounting for 30-40% of total sales and potentially up to half for some brands. However, any disruption to supply chains, inventory management or deliveries during this period ... [+]

Traders need to tighten up returns management, says Aramex

Online traders should pay more attention to how they manage returned goods, says Aramex UK national freight manager Haissam Badr. According to some analyses, consumers are expected to return a total of $1 trillion in goods in 2025. Fashion shoppers often ‘bracket’ goods, buying multiple sizes or colours to try on ... [+]

Now is the time to rethink Middle East strategy, says Aramex

UAE-owned logistics specialist Aramex is urged businesses to evaluate their Middle East supply chains as the UK edges closer to free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council. The deal, which has taken nearly three years to come to fruition, is projected to be worth up to £1.6 billion annually, with ... [+]

Aramex offers via-Canada alternative to costly US airfreight

Aramex UK is shipping US-bound exports via Canada and then trucking them across the border in a bid to combat high airfreight rates and maintain margins in the face of increased tariffs. The logistics specialist has a physical presence in both the US and Canada and has designed integrated end-to-end solutions, ... [+]

A hundred miles for cleaner water

Aramex UK senior operations manager, Glen Gardaner, has completed a 100-mile cycle ride along the South Downs Way to raise money for Porridge & Pens, a UK-based charity which supports children living in poverty in Ghana. Glen has broken his target of £1,000, having raised £1,382, which he has pledged to ... [+]

Aramex extends child charity scheme

Freight forwarder Aramex UK has extended its charity partnership with retailer Childrensalon to ensure donations are able to reach those who need them most anywhere in the world. Through Aramex’s logistical expertise, Childrensalon has been able to support over 45 charitable projects around the world since 2012, donating over £1 million, ... [+]

Retailers enjoy a good Ramadan despite shipping problems

Christmas might be a distant memory, but freight forwarder Aramex UK is forecasting that retailers will enjoy a strong performance for the Muslim fasting period of Ramadan, which comes to an end with the Eid al-Fitr celebration on about 30 March. During the holy month, consumers adjust their shopping habits, prioritising ... [+]

Fashion houses tear up the rule book

With Fashion Week kicking off in Milan later in January, logistics plays a pivotal part in ensuring the new season’s collections reach their destinations in time, says Umar Butt, chief executive of the UK and Europe at global logistics specialists Aramex. But this year, with geopolitical tensions around the world continuing ... [+]

Retail logistics for an uncertain world

Aramex UK says it is approaching the peak shopping season with a new strategy designed to accommodate contemporary challenges. Black Friday has evolved into a major highlight in the UK retail calendar, expanding from a weekend of discounts into a month-long shopping, putting greater pressure on the supply chain to ensure ... [+]

UK cosmetic firms can cash in on Middle East demand – but be careful, says Aramex chief

The Middle East has a long and rich history of beauty rituals, using natural oils, herbs, and spices, passed down through the generations but now the younger generation are blending these with modern-day consumer cosmetics are blended to create a unique beauty culture that resonates with contemporary consumers. This is turning ... [+]

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