2023 – A Year in Procurement In 2023, UK procurement teams had to navigate an ever shifting labyrinth of challenges, some lingering and many new. The effects of Brexit, soaring inflation, and the aftermath of the pandemic continued to create a…
Spend category highlight: Courier services
Spend category highlight: Courier services Courier services are essential for any business offering home delivery to customers. During the COVID-19 lockdowns the volume of deliveries and couriers increased dramatically. Whilst there has been some regression towards pre-pandemic levels, courier services remain…
Green Shoots New Store
Green Shoots & New Stores Is it possible to see the first green shoots of recovery for retailers in the UK? The recent better-than-expected news around increased footfall and sales figures have increased optimism. The news of planned new store openings…
Meet the Team: Paul Mills
Meet Paul Mills, he’s been with Ebit for 6 months and is still learning everyday. He’s a fan of cheesclub and is worried about stepping on butterflies
Reducing Store Waste
Reducing Store Waste We spoke with Mark Haywood, one of our consultant team, who talked us through some of the challenges faced when trying to reduce waste within retail stores. Having worked within the Retail & B2B sector for over 20…
Spend category highlight: Retail packaging
Spend category highlight: Retail packaging Did you know that retail packaging as a spend category can cover a wide range of products and services? Examples include store bags, gift boxes, ecommerce boxes and bags, receipt wallets, labels and invoicing. Packaging spend…
Meet the team: Gemma Bridle
Meet the team: Gemma Bridle, Procurement Consultant Gemma Bridle joined Ebit in December 2021. Working as a procurement specialist for Ebit’s clients, Gemma provides expert procurement knowledge and efficiency advice as well as delivering cost savings. What do you enjoy most…