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January is often the point where UK e-commerce retailers take a hard look at fulfilment performance. Peak trading is over, pressure has eased, and the reality of what worked and what didn’t becomes clear.

As January begins, the food supplement industry enters one of its busiest periods of the year. Many consumers are starting new year resolutions and healthy habits, which drives a significant increase in demand for vitamins, protein powders, wellness products, and other supplements. For companies in this sector, this is both an opportunity and a challenge.

The start of a new year is a moment to pause, reflect, and consider the impact of our actions – on our work, our partners, and the environment. At Active Ants, 2026 is a chance to focus on smarter, more sustainable logistics, finding ways to make ecommerce more efficient and environmentally responsible.

We’re excited to announce a major milestone in our logistics operations – the introduction of an advanced robotic arm in our site in Roosendaal, Netherlands , similar to the innovative solution already deployed during summer 2025 at our Active Ants site in Dorsten, Germany!

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be behind us, but for UK e-commerce brands, peak season pressure is far from over. With Christmas approaching fast, every second counts. Orders need to be picked, packed and dispatched accurately and at speed, without compromise.

Black Friday is shaping up to be a strong one for UK ecommerce brands. Barclays reports that 26% of shoppers have been putting money aside for Black Friday and Christmas sales, while insight from Omnisend suggests consumers could spend around £14 billion over the Black Friday period. That is a £4 billion uplift on last year, and a major opportunity for brands across the UK.

Active Ants aims to accelerate its growth as a highly automated and trustworthy fulfilment expert. This involves adopting new technologies. At the Active Ants warehouse in Dorsten (Germany), a first AI-driven robotic arm for picking was successfully introduced.

5th November marks 50 days until Christmas Day, and for brands, the clock is ticking. The next few weeks can make or break your Q4 performance, and how well you prepare now will decide how strong you finish the year.

Black Friday has become the most important shopping event of the year. For brands, it’s not just about one day it’s about capturing customer attention, driving sales, and building loyalty during the busiest season.

Warehousing is entering a new era, one where data, AI, and automation work seamlessly together to make operations faster, smarter, and more resilient. But what does that really look like in practice?