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Rainforest upgrades planning with Manhattan cloud tools

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Rainforest Distribution will replace legacy tools with Manhattan's cloud planning suite to unify demand, inventory and execution decisions.
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UK retailers warned over £1.05bn surge in gift returns

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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UK retailers brace for GBP £1.05bn in post-Christmas returns as fashion fit woes, social commerce and ageing habits strain logistics.
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Manhattan unveils AI agents across Manhattan Active suite

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Manhattan rolls out embedded AI agents across its Active suite, promising real-time automation and custom agent creation for retailers.
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UK retailers face GBP £1.05bn hit from gift returns

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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UK retailers brace for a GBP £1.05bn blow from 52 million post-Christmas gift returns, as hybrid shopping and fashion fit issues drive costs.
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Pacsun transforms stores with unified point of sale technology

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Pacsun has launched a unified point of sale system in 300+ stores, boosting order fulfilment by 40% and cutting logistics costs by 25%.
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Retailers face pressure for transparency as supply chains evolve

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Retailers face mounting pressure to boost supply chain transparency and sustainability amid new tax rules and climate regulations reshaping global commerce.
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Ghost stock phenomenon hits UK retailers' profits & efficiency

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Ghost stock is costing UK retailers profits and efficiency, with rising returns and inventory errors impacting operations and customer loyalty, says Manhattan Associates.
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AI & sustainability challenges grow for transport managers

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Most organisations expect to adopt autonomous AI in transport management by 2030, but face barriers including integration, skills shortages, and sustainability pressures.
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Prime Day returns surge poses major challenge for UK retailers

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Amazon Prime Day returns total 78 million items yearly in the UK, posing major operational and financial challenges for retailers amid rising consumer frustrations.
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Manhattan launches cloud tool to boost B2B order fulfilment

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Manhattan Associates unveils Enterprise Promise & Fulfill, a cloud-native tool enhancing B2B sales and order fulfilment by integrating with existing ERP systems.
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Manhattan unveils Agentic AI to transform supply chain tasks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Manhattan Associates launches Agentic AI and Agent Foundry to revolutionise supply chain operations with autonomous agents and customisable digital solutions.
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Manhattan launches Shopify app to tackle £38B reported losses

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Manhattan Associates launches a connector app on Shopify, offering retailers real-time inventory, order tracking, and diverse payment options to boost omnichannel fulfilment.
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Manhattan Associates named Leader in Gartner Quadrant

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Manhattan Associates has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for the seventh consecutive year.
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Unified commerce benchmark reveals retail success factors

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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The 2025 Unified Commerce Benchmark reveals that only 5% of evaluated retailers excel in omnichannel strategies, with leaders enjoying lower costs and higher customer satisfaction.
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Eric Clark named CEO of Manhattan Associates as Capel retires

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Eddie Capel has retired as President and CEO of Manhattan Associates, transitioning to Executive Vice-Chairman, with Eric Clark stepping up as his successor.
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Difficult returns leads to brand abandonment - study

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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A study by Manhattan Associates reveals that 40% of shoppers abandon brands after negative return experiences, highlighting the critical need for efficient return processes.
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Manhattan Associates launches Postgame Spotlight to optimise fulfillment

Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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Manhattan Associates has launched Postgame Spotlight, an analytics tool that enhances inventory allocation and fulfilment performance for retailers.
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UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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British consumers are set to return £1.5 billion worth of unwanted Christmas gifts this year, highlighting significant challenges for retailers' logistics.
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Over 95% in supply chain sector call for urgent IT upgrades

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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New research has revealed 97% of supply chain professionals see the need for IT modernisation in warehouses, highlighting a critical operational challenge.
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Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.