Walmart is rolling out an app aimed at suppliers visiting its stores, according to press reports. The app enables suppliers to check stock levels in store in real-time.

Dutch brewer, Bavaria, is to share water transport with Heinz and Mars to move product across Europe, according to press reports.

Asda shoppers are set to benefit from same-day collection of online orders next month as part of a trial, according to press reports.

An impressive line-up of food and grocery industry speakers has been confirmed for IGD's 2013 Supply Chain Summit, which takes place on 13 November at the Victoria Park Plaza, London.

IGD’s Supply Chain Summit is the industry’s leading supply chain event, giving supply chain teams from across the industry the chance to come together, share learnings and identify future opportunities. Topics include innovation, collaboration, multichannel capability and supply chain excellence.

Aldi, the fastest growing grocery multiple in the UK, has opened its first convenience store in the UK.

Waitrose is to trial a drive through click and collect service enabling customers to collect their orders without stepping inside the store according to press reports.

Packaging company, Meadwestvaco (WMV), has announced the launch of a new security solution which aims to prevent theft throughout the supply chain.

Norbert Dentressangle has acquired Belgian logistics company, Nova Natie.

Asda is to trial lockers to enable customers to collect online orders around the clock.

Following Tesco's investors and analysts day we assess the strategies the retailer has put in place to faciliate multichannel growth.