Earlier this year (2021), Defra held a consultation on the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The new regulation, which will come into force in 2023, seeks to improve and increase recycling. It will affect all manufacturers who produce and use packaging and, in our sector’s case, has implications for our contract packing, 3PL, and […]

It’s accepted ‘good business’ practice to provide an effortless, stress-free contract packing process by which your customers can make returns. It’s a must for fashion retailers but can impact every retail sector. The purpose of a returns policy isn’t simply logistical though – it touches your marketing function too. And it has both a value […]

One of the biggest challenges of ambient food fulfilment is managing the contract packing supply chain. As a packing partner, we keep control of the supply chain and ensure products reach the shelves or are delivered direct to consumer (e-commerce fulfilment). Here’s why having a robust system is the cherry on the cake, and how […]

On the 13th October, Granby is going to be attended the ‘Blackburn is Hiring’ Career’s fair at Ewood Park, Blackburn. This is going to be a fantastic opportunity to introduce a new generation to the amazing world of logistics. Logistics is often so easily overlooked as a career path yet it’s quite literally the backbone […]

We’re pleased to announce that Blackburn Youth Zone has received a ‘Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service’ through their hard work and commitment to their community as well as the support of their patrons. The Award is ‘highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK’, to quote from the official website for the award. […]

To support young people’s mental health and wellbeing, Blackburn youth zone is launching their first corporate challenge to raise funds to appoint a targeted support worker; to help young people to overcome life’s challenges especially in a post-COVID world. As patrons of Blackburn Youth Zone, we’re very happy with the direction they are taking with […]

Here’s a thought: if the high street is slowly changing its purpose, where are the brands going to live? Debenhams and Gap have both left the high street in the last few months – under different circumstances but just this fact speaks volumes. And it seems like a good time to talk about innovative uses […]

That signature little black dress. Chanel No.5. The Aston Martin DB5. Some things just endure. Just like these classics, not everything ‘traditional’ in promotional marketing is outdated – it simply comes and goes out of fashion. Some traditional marketing mechanics are undoubtedly suitable for an e-commerce environment – so bring them on over! They’re more […]

Creative agencies are increasingly partnering with fulfilment partners that can provide comprehensive granular data to improve their campaign reporting. It’s the perfect pairing – a partner offering fulfilment services has already invested in the powerful infrastructure required to acquire and analyse such data. The need and availability of mission-critical data Creative agencies sometimes struggle to […]

Social value is becoming more important in government and local government tendering as we seek, as a sector, to enhance and measure the positive impact of a project on the wider community. As a fulfilment partner working with the public and private sectors, we’re deep-diving into this as a major piece of work right now. […]

Since January 2021, one of the biggest challenges faced by businesses that do – or want to do – trade with customers on mainland Europe is the additional paperwork. It’s now so complex and potentially costly that some businesses have ceased trading in the EU. In particular, B2C trade was hit the hardest. Many that […]

For public sector procurement, partnering with a business that helps their team or department to be more agile brings lasting benefits. This is especially true for local and central government, including education and healthcare, which tend to have sprawling project teams incorporating stakeholders from multiple departments. Here’s how a fulfilment company like Granby helps these […]