http://www.retail-week.com http://www.retail-week.com http://www.retail-week.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.retail-week.com http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/multichannel-powers-12-rise-in-weekly-sales-at-john-lewis/5016831.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/multichannel-powers-12-rise-in-weekly-sales-at-john-lewis/5016831.article Department store chain John Lewis posted a sales rise of 12.2% to £57.8m last week, driven by a strong online and fashion performance. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:45 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/department-stores/shortage-of-gift-vouchers-hits-john-lewis-sales/5016758.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/department-stores/shortage-of-gift-vouchers-hits-john-lewis-sales/5016758.article The John Lewis Partnership has lost sales over the last two months after suffering a shortage of gift vouchers following its supplier’s collapse into administration. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-posts-weekly-sales-rise-of-105/5016643.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-posts-weekly-sales-rise-of-105/5016643.article Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 10.5% last week to £52m, driven once again by the fashion department. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:49 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-weekly-sales-rise-105/5016418.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-weekly-sales-rise-105/5016418.article Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 10.5% to £51.4m last week as shoppers bought into the latest fashion trends. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:58 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-weighs-up-convenience-store-sub-brand/5016348.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-weighs-up-convenience-store-sub-brand/5016348.article Waitrose is considering creating a new fascia for its convenience stores as it gears up for expansion. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-sales-weekly-sales-rise-155/5016189.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-sales-weekly-sales-rise-155/5016189.article Sales at department store group John Lewis rose 15.5% last week to £52.5m, spearheaded by fashion which was ahead by 20%. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:32 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/a-z/john-lewis-parnership/john-lewis/john-lewis-to-advise-on-big-society-projects/5016136.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/a-z/john-lewis-parnership/john-lewis/john-lewis-to-advise-on-big-society-projects/5016136.article Retailer John Lewis, the UK’s best-known mutual company, is to advise public sector organisations on how to improve by involving staff. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:34 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-first-half-sales-growth-of-15-unlikely-to-be-sustained-says-andy-street/5015994.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-first-half-sales-growth-of-15-unlikely-to-be-sustained-says-andy-street/5015994.article Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 14.9% in the first half, or 12.6% excluding VAT. Fri, 6 Aug 2010 08:37 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/ocado-has-everything-to-prove-broker-says/5015970.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/ocado-has-everything-to-prove-broker-says/5015970.article Ocado has a “racy valuation” but is a “sophisticated offering with everything to prove”, according to Collins Stewart analyst Greg Lawless. Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarket-adjudicator-not-needed-grocers-insist/5015984.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarket-adjudicator-not-needed-grocers-insist/5015984.article A supermarket adjudicator is unnecessary, grocers have insisted. Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-posts-weekly-sales-rise-of-82/5015773.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-posts-weekly-sales-rise-of-82/5015773.article Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 8.2% last week to £52.6m, helped by a strong showing from home lines. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:27 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/mobile-commerce/waitrose-goes-mobile-with-website-and-app/5015668.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/mobile-commerce/waitrose-goes-mobile-with-website-and-app/5015668.article Waitrose has optimised its website for mobile phones and launched an iPhone app as it seeks to widen the brand’s appeal. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/careers/appointments/waitrose-hires-supply-chain-director/5015612.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/careers/appointments/waitrose-hires-supply-chain-director/5015612.article Waitrose has appointed David Jones as its supply chain director. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:54 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-sales-up-nearly-10-in-last-week-of-sale/5015501.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-sales-up-nearly-10-in-last-week-of-sale/5015501.article John Lewis has reported weekly sales up 9.8% in the final week of its Clearance Sale. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:58 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/city-forces-ocado-to-slash-ipo-share-price/5015414.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/city-forces-ocado-to-slash-ipo-share-price/5015414.article The City kept up pressure on Ocado as it prepared for Wednesday’s float and, at the last moment, forced the online grocer to slash its asking price. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/retailers-join-forces-with-prince-charles-to-set-up-new-countryside-fund/5015434.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/retailers-join-forces-with-prince-charles-to-set-up-new-countryside-fund/5015434.article Retailers including Waitrose, Asda, Morrisons and Booths have signed up to support a new fund set up by the Prince of Wales to help British farmers. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:18 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/tesco-and-asda-market-share-slips-during-world-cup/5015321.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/tesco-and-asda-market-share-slips-during-world-cup/5015321.article Tesco and Asda’s market share slipped during the World Cup, despite aggressive promotions and an increase in sales growth since June. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:38 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/technology/waitrose-refreshes-payment-system/5015254.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/technology/waitrose-refreshes-payment-system/5015254.article UK supermarket Waitrose has introduced a new payment system across its entire estate to enhance customer service. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:49 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-weekly-sales-rise-91/5015250.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-weekly-sales-rise-91/5015250.article Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 9.1% last week to £59.2m as the retailer’s Sale drew shoppers. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:41 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-sales-benefit-from-englands-world-cup-exit/5014998.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-sales-benefit-from-englands-world-cup-exit/5014998.article England’s exit from the World Cup is helping sales at department store chain John Lewis, which rose 11.4% last week to £67m. Fri, 9 Jul 2010 08:14 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/online-retail/city-split-on-ocado-ipo-as-amazon-launches-online-grocery-offer/5014906.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/online-retail/city-split-on-ocado-ipo-as-amazon-launches-online-grocery-offer/5014906.article Competition from Waitrose and Amazon adds to questions over Ocado’s valuation and profitability Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/heston-blumenthal-to-launch-new-food-range-for-waitrose/5014826.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/heston-blumenthal-to-launch-new-food-range-for-waitrose/5014826.article Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has developed a range of food for Waitrose customers allowing them to try some of his more eccentric offerings. Tue, 6 Jul 2010 09:27 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-records-133-weekly-sales-rise/5014772.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-records-133-weekly-sales-rise/5014772.article Department store chain John Lewis generated a sales uplift of 13.3% last week “despite many distractions”. Fri, 2 Jul 2010 08:40 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/fathers-day-helps-lift-john-lewis-sales/5014532.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/fathers-day-helps-lift-john-lewis-sales/5014532.article Department store chain John Lewis generated a 13% sales rise to £52.5m last week and is poised to launch its Sale this Saturday. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:18 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/stores/waitrose-trials-sign-of-smaller-things-to-come/5014421.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/stores/waitrose-trials-sign-of-smaller-things-to-come/5014421.article Waitrose is trialling a series of initiatives at its first smaller convenience store, in Cambridge, which it will roll out if successful. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-acquires-channel-island-supermarkets/5014395.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-acquires-channel-island-supermarkets/5014395.article Waitrose is expanding its presence to the Channel Islands after buying five supermarkets from Sandpiper. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:27 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/home/grocers-and-supermarkets/waitrose-to-take-duchy-originals-to-america/5014385.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/home/grocers-and-supermarkets/waitrose-to-take-duchy-originals-to-america/5014385.article Waitrose is making its first foray into America by selling Prince Charles’ Duchy Originals in the US. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:35 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/ocado-to-push-button-on-float-this-week/5014301.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/ocado-to-push-button-on-float-this-week/5014301.article Ocado is gearing up to push the button on its plans for a £1bn stock market flotation this week, it is understood. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:12 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/world-cup-sales-boost-for-john-lewis/5014278.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/world-cup-sales-boost-for-john-lewis/5014278.article World Cup enthusiasm helped lift sales at John Lewis and Waitrose stores last week. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:34 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-to-open-first-small-convenience-shop-this-week/5013953.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-to-open-first-small-convenience-shop-this-week/5013953.article Waitrose will open its first smaller format convenience stores in Cambridge on Thursday. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:13 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-reports-strong-bank-holiday-trade/5013922.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-reports-strong-bank-holiday-trade/5013922.article John Lewis reported weekly sales up 20.6% in the week to June 5, buoyed by trade over the bank holiday although the hot weather by the end of the week took the edge off sales. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:16 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/careers/human-resources/morrisons-poaches-richard-hodgson-as-group-commercial-director/5013760.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/careers/human-resources/morrisons-poaches-richard-hodgson-as-group-commercial-director/5013760.article Morrisons has poached Waitrose commercial director Richard Hodgson to become its group commercial director. Tue, 8 Jun 2010 08:41 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/ms-could-grasp-300m-food-opportunity/5013630.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/ms-could-grasp-300m-food-opportunity/5013630.article Marks & Spencer’s improved strength in general merchandise enables new chief executive Marc Bolland to focus on a £300m opportunity in food, according to UBS. Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/demand-for-warm-weather-product-lifts-john-lewis-sales/5013503.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/demand-for-warm-weather-product-lifts-john-lewis-sales/5013503.article Warm weather helped increase sales at department store chain John Lewis and grocery stablemate Waitrose last week. Fri, 28 May 2010 07:37 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/online-retail/waitrose-deal-lifts-barrier-to-ocado-flotation/5013396.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/online-retail/waitrose-deal-lifts-barrier-to-ocado-flotation/5013396.article Ocado and Waitrose have struck a new 10-year supply agreement to run until September 2020 in what is being interpreted as a further sign that online grocer Ocado is gearing up for a float. Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/news-by-retail-sector/food/waitrose-and-ocado-sign-new-10-year-deal/5013351.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/news-by-retail-sector/food/waitrose-and-ocado-sign-new-10-year-deal/5013351.article Online grocer Ocado has agreed a new 10 year deal with Waitrose to sell the upmarket supermarket’s products. Wed, 26 May 2010 10:22 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/in-business/marketing/boots-to-open-advantage-card-to-other-retailers/5013162.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/in-business/marketing/boots-to-open-advantage-card-to-other-retailers/5013162.article Loyalty card tie-up aims to generate new growth through strategic partnerships Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-still-uks-fastest-growing-supermarket/5012966.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-still-uks-fastest-growing-supermarket/5012966.article Waitrose has reported like-for-like sales up 3.4% in the quarter to the end of April, maintaining its position as the fastest-growing supermarket in the UK. Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/trading-update/waitrose-like-for-likes-up-34/5012865.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/trading-update/waitrose-like-for-likes-up-34/5012865.article Waitrose has reported its like-for-like sales for the 13 weeks to the end of April are up 3.4%. Tue, 11 May 2010 18:55 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/asda-in-talks-with-prince-charles-on-organic-food/5012831.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/asda-in-talks-with-prince-charles-on-organic-food/5012831.article Asda is understood to have had discussions with Prince Charles about how to persuade its shoppers to buy more organic food. Mon, 10 May 2010 09:34 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/property/westfield-stratford-signs-raft-of-retailers/5012673.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/property/westfield-stratford-signs-raft-of-retailers/5012673.article Westfield has said it has made “excellent progress” at its Stratford shopping centre, with a raft of signings including Primark, Topshop and H&M. Tue, 4 May 2010 09:33 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/fashion-boosts-john-lewis-sales-while-waitrose-sparkles-in-the-sun/5012647.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/fashion-boosts-john-lewis-sales-while-waitrose-sparkles-in-the-sun/5012647.article John Lewis sales rose a “healthy” 11.4% in the week to April 24, as its sister chain Waitrose achieved its highest sales growth of the year. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:04 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets/focus-on-food-city-tells-bolland-as-first-day-at-ms-approaches/5012628.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets/focus-on-food-city-tells-bolland-as-first-day-at-ms-approaches/5012628.article New Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has been urged to focus on getting the company’s food business back on track when he joins the company next week. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/asda-lags-behind-the-market/5012516.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/asda-lags-behind-the-market/5012516.article Asda is still under-performing the market with year-on-year growth well behind the growth of the other major retailers, according to Kantar Worldpanel. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:09 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/good-weather-boosts-summer-fashion-sales-at-john-lewis/5012459.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/good-weather-boosts-summer-fashion-sales-at-john-lewis/5012459.article Sales at department store group John Lewis rose 18.9% to £51.3m last week as customers bought into summer lines. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:29 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/calendar-effect-distorts-john-lewis-sales/5012250.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/calendar-effect-distorts-john-lewis-sales/5012250.article John Lewis department stores recorded a 0.6% uplift in sales to £48.8m over the week to April 10 as the fall of the calendar and good weather impacted trade. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:45 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/news-by-retail-sector/food/organic-food-sales-hit-during-the-recession/5012055.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/news-by-retail-sector/food/organic-food-sales-hit-during-the-recession/5012055.article Sales of organic food and drink plummeted 12.9% last year as cost-conscious shoppers turned their backs organic products with higher price points. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:44 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/fashion-sales-drive-strong-week-for-john-lewis/5012033.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/fashion-sales-drive-strong-week-for-john-lewis/5012033.article “Phenomenal” fashion sales at John Lewis last week helped the department store chain post a 30% rise in turnover year on year, 21% ahead of Easter week in 2009. Fri, 9 Apr 2010 08:38 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/fashion-drives-john-lewis-sales-while-waitrose-benefits-from-delia-effect/5011878.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/fashion-drives-john-lewis-sales-while-waitrose-benefits-from-delia-effect/5011878.article Fashion sales drove a strong week at department store chain John Lewis as the warmer weather stimulated sales of summer ranges. Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:18 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/food-price-war-erupts-as-retailers-target-family-focused-easter-spend/5011795.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/food-price-war-erupts-as-retailers-target-family-focused-easter-spend/5011795.article Waitrose’s Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal-inspired recipe campaign has sparked an early Easter price war among the grocers as the supermarket chains attempt to capitalise on family meal sales over the long weekend.Waitrose confirmed that it sold as much rhubarb in one weekend as it would expect to sell in three months following ads for Delia’s recipe for a rhubarb brulee, while Heston’s tips for perfect pork Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/john-lewis-to-upgrade-epos-system-to-support-multichannel/5011790.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/john-lewis-to-upgrade-epos-system-to-support-multichannel/5011790.article John Lewis is to implement a “quicker and easier” EPoS system as it sets out an integrated multichannel approach for its department store, specialist home store and website offers. Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/technology/waitrose-adopts-real-time-customer-feedback-system/5011835.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/technology/waitrose-adopts-real-time-customer-feedback-system/5011835.article Grocer Waitrose is to gather real-time feedback from customers about their in-store experience to ensure the best standards of service. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:05 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/boots-and-waitrose-begin-in-store-partnership/5011751.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/boots-and-waitrose-begin-in-store-partnership/5011751.article Boots UK and Waitrose have confirmed details of the first trial in their recently announced in-store partnership, which will see Waitrose food products sold in selected Boots stores and Boots health and beauty products available in selected Waitrose stores. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:16 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/property/waitrose-to-debut-new-format-in-cambridge/5011648.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/property/waitrose-to-debut-new-format-in-cambridge/5011648.article Waitrose will open its first small convenience store this summer in Cambridge, Retail Week can reveal. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/ocado-to-up-geographical-reach-and-range-as-it-considers-ipo/5011640.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/ocado-to-up-geographical-reach-and-range-as-it-considers-ipo/5011640.article Home shopping group Ocado is to focus on increasing its range, geographical reach and services for customers this year as it mulls a post-election IPO. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/news-by-topic/marketing/waitroses-delia-and-heston-ads-break-on-sunday/5011519.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/news-by-topic/marketing/waitroses-delia-and-heston-ads-break-on-sunday/5011519.article Waitrose’s debut ad starring celebrity chefs Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal will break at lunchtime on Sunday. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:03 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/strong-results-galvanise-john-lewis-and-waitrose/5011499.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/strong-results-galvanise-john-lewis-and-waitrose/5011499.article John Lewis and Waitrose both produced strong performances in the week of their annual results announcement. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:30 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/in-business/marketing/principles-is-debenhams-most-successful-launch-yet/5011455.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/in-business/marketing/principles-is-debenhams-most-successful-launch-yet/5011455.article Debenhams’ unprecedented marketing campaign featuring disabled models has proved so successful it will consider rolling it out to more stores this summer. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/trading-update/john-lewis-partnership-pre-tax-profits-up-97/5011204.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/trading-update/john-lewis-partnership-pre-tax-profits-up-97/5011204.article John Lewis Partnership has reported pre-tax and bonus profits up 9.7% to £306.6m and staff shared a £151.3m bonus pot, 15% of salary. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:08 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/annual-results/john-lewis-partnership-staff-to-receive-14-bonus/5011127.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/annual-results/john-lewis-partnership-staff-to-receive-14-bonus/5011127.article John Lewis Partnership staff are expected to receive around 14% of their annual salary as a bonus as the retailer reveals strong full-year profits. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:14 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-defies-bad-weather-with-148-sales-uplift/5011102.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-defies-bad-weather-with-148-sales-uplift/5011102.article Department store chain John Lewis posted a 14.8% sales increase last week to £50.4m, when sales of fashion and home products were strong. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 08:39 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-targets-10bn-sales/5011051.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-targets-10bn-sales/5011051.article Managing director Mark Price on a mission to remain fastest-growing grocer and grab market share Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/home/oracle-retail-week-awards-2010-the-winners/5011040.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/home/oracle-retail-week-awards-2010-the-winners/5011040.article The full list of winners from last night’s Oracle Retail Week Awards. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 23:15 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-hires-celebrity-chefs-as-food-ambassadors/5010985.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-hires-celebrity-chefs-as-food-ambassadors/5010985.article Waitrose has hired celebrity chefs Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal to act as food ambassadors for the brand. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 10:49 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/retail-week-conference/rwc2010-charlie-mayfield-warns-against-expecting-quick-recovery/5010966.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/retail-week-conference/rwc2010-charlie-mayfield-warns-against-expecting-quick-recovery/5010966.article John Lewis Partnership chairman Charlie Mayfield opened the Retail Week conference this morning with a warning that retailers need to be careful of a false dawn in the economy. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 10:39 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/tesco-market-share-up-as-it-piles-pressure-on-asda/5010942.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/tesco-market-share-up-as-it-piles-pressure-on-asda/5010942.article Tesco’s Clubcard double points scheme has helped the market leading grocer take share from arch-rival Asda, the latest till roll data shows. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:30 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/fashion-drives-strong-week-for-john-lewis-while-lottery-win-boosts-waitrose-bacon-butty-sales/5010876.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/fashion-drives-strong-week-for-john-lewis-while-lottery-win-boosts-waitrose-bacon-butty-sales/5010876.article Department store chain John Lewis recorded an uplift in turnover of 15.1% to £51.9m last week. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:03 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/customer-satisfaction-with-top-retailers-improves/5010733.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/customer-satisfaction-with-top-retailers-improves/5010733.article Customers’ satisfaction with retailers improved for the first time after three quarters of small declines, according to the National Customer Satisfaction Index. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:02 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/fashion-drives-john-lewis-sales-rise/5010617.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/fashion-drives-john-lewis-sales-rise/5010617.article Strong fashion and home sales helped department store chain John Lewis increase year on year turnover by 12.5% to £49.5m last week. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:59 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/doubts-raised-over-ocado-ipo/5010451.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/doubts-raised-over-ocado-ipo/5010451.article Doubts have been raised about the stock market flotation potential of Ocado, after it emerged that Waitrose is to launch a competing online operation in central London within two years. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:09 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/weak-comps-help-john-lewis-to-strong-week/5010418.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/weak-comps-help-john-lewis-to-strong-week/5010418.article John Lewis sales were up 31.9% last week, helped by weak comparatives from last year when heavy snow hit most of the country. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:50 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/retailers-compete-for-share-of-16bn-valentines-sales-bonanza/5010412.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/retailers-compete-for-share-of-16bn-valentines-sales-bonanza/5010412.article Retailers are gunning for a £1.6bn pay day from Valentine’s Day sales this weekend, with grocers hoping cash-strapped lovers eat at home rather than go out to a restaurant. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/property/john-lewis-to-invest-a-further-75m-in-home-format/5010278.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/property/john-lewis-to-invest-a-further-75m-in-home-format/5010278.article John Lewis will open its second home store, John Lewis at home, in Croydon in the autumn and has committed to investing a further £7.5m in the format. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-ends-year-in-fine-form/5010233.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-ends-year-in-fine-form/5010233.article Department store chain John Lewis and grocery stablemate Waitrose have both reported strong trading in the final week of their financial year. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:12 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-links-with-chefs-for-top-end-line/5010182.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-links-with-chefs-for-top-end-line/5010182.article Waitrose has this week launched a high-end range in collaboration with three top chefs as it seeks to reinforce its position as a food specialist. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/thaw-drives-sales-rise-at-john-lewis/5010048.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/thaw-drives-sales-rise-at-john-lewis/5010048.article Pent up demand following snowy weather helped lift sales at department store chain John Lewis by 15.7% to £51.2m in the week to January 23. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:21 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-boosted-by-pent-up-demand-as-snow-thaws/5009837.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-boosted-by-pent-up-demand-as-snow-thaws/5009837.article John Lewis said it is finishing its financial year with a “flourish” as the department store chain notched up an 11.1% increase in turnover to £53.58m in the week to January 16. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/snow-boosts-john-lewis-online-sales/5009589.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/snow-boosts-john-lewis-online-sales/5009589.article Last week’s snowy weather resulted in a 56% surge in department store chain John Lewis’s internet sales. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:03 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/food-price-war-intensifies-as-grocers-ramp-up-cuts-for-2010/5009329.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/food-price-war-intensifies-as-grocers-ramp-up-cuts-for-2010/5009329.article Grocers have kicked off the new year with an intense price war, signalling a year of even tougher competition in the food sector. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/grocery-sales-robust-in-december/5009315.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/grocery-sales-robust-in-december/5009315.article Grocery sales were robust in December, up 6.7% in the four weeks to December 26 against the same period last year. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 09:35 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/trading-update/john-lewis-reports-bumper-christmas-trading/5009224.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/trading-update/john-lewis-reports-bumper-christmas-trading/5009224.article John Lewis has delivered a bumper Christmas trading update, with like-for-like sales up 12.7% in the five weeks to January 2. Tue, 5 Jan 2010 00:01 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/waitrose-set-for-record-christmas-despite-weather/5009168.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/waitrose-set-for-record-christmas-despite-weather/5009168.article Waitrose is on course for record Christmas sales, and expects to take about £38m at the tills today alone on what is traditionally the biggest grocery shopping day of the year. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:05 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/premium-meat-sales-help-waitrose-to-good-week/5009087.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/premium-meat-sales-help-waitrose-to-good-week/5009087.article Upmarket grocer Waitrose continued its good run with sales up 11.5% against strong comps in the week to 12 December. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:53 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/online-retail/waitrose-online-forum-to-offer-festive-aid/5008727.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/online-retail/waitrose-online-forum-to-offer-festive-aid/5008727.article Waitrose has launched an online forum to help shoppers cope with festive Christmas catering worries. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets-launch-champagne-price-war/5008511.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets-launch-champagne-price-war/5008511.article The supermarkets have launched a price war on Champagne today as the party season gets into full swing. Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:28 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/mark-price-named-contender-to-replace-marc-bolland-at-morrisons/5008256.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/mark-price-named-contender-to-replace-marc-bolland-at-morrisons/5008256.article Waitrose managing director Mark Price has been named as a leading contender to replace Marc Bolland as chief executive of Morrisons. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:19 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/best-week-of-the-year-for-john-lewis/5008203.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/best-week-of-the-year-for-john-lewis/5008203.article Department store John Lewis had its best week of the year last week, beating last year’s sales by 17%. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:48 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets/marc-bollands-expertise-ideal-to-lift-marks-and-spencer-food-but-how-will-he-work-with-fashion-gurus/5008155.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets/marc-bollands-expertise-ideal-to-lift-marks-and-spencer-food-but-how-will-he-work-with-fashion-gurus/5008155.article Marc Bolland’s experience with Morrisons is likely to make a difference at Marks & Spencer’s food division, but he is little-known in the world of fashion retail. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/sainsburys-loses-market-share-to-rivals/5008064.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/sainsburys-loses-market-share-to-rivals/5008064.article More than £11m of spending was switched from Sainsbury’s to its competitors in the 12 weeks to November, according to TNS Worldpanel data leaked to The Times. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:30 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/ms-ads-help-waitrose-sales/5008011.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/ms-ads-help-waitrose-sales/5008011.article Waitrose this morning claimed that Marks & Spencer’s high-profile price comparison ad campaign has helped its own sales. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:18 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-records-best-month-of-year-so-far/5007797.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-records-best-month-of-year-so-far/5007797.article John Lewis beat tough comps last week to beat last year’s performance by 7.8% and make October its best month of the year so far. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:09 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/waitrose-disputes-marks-and-spencers-cheaper-price-campaign/5007758.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/waitrose-disputes-marks-and-spencers-cheaper-price-campaign/5007758.article Waitrose managing director Mark Price has hit back at rival Marks & Spencer’s claims that a typical basket of products in its shops is cheaper than the John Lewis Partnership-owned grocer. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/in-business/marketing/ms-targets-waitrose-in-advertising-first/5007672.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/in-business/marketing/ms-targets-waitrose-in-advertising-first/5007672.article Marks & Spencer has launched a price comparison advertising campaign targeting Waitrose’s Essentials range, the first time the retailer has adopted the tactic against its close competitor. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:31 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/strong-start-for-john-lewis-home-store/5007570.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/strong-start-for-john-lewis-home-store/5007570.article John Lewis’s new format home store in Poole has got off to a strong start, with sales 30% above expectations. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:12 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/careers/appointments/patrick-lewis-appointed-to-ocado-board/5007571.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/careers/appointments/patrick-lewis-appointed-to-ocado-board/5007571.article Patrick Lewis, partners’ counsellor at the John Lewis Partnership, has been appointed to the board of online grocer Ocado. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:10 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-and-waitrose-report-another-strong-week/5007365.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-and-waitrose-report-another-strong-week/5007365.article John Lewis and Waitrose enjoyed another strong week’s trading in the week to 17 October. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:45 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-sales-up-13/5007231.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-sales-up-13/5007231.article Total sales at John Lewis grew 13.3% on last year for the week to October 10. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:46 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/technology/warehouse-replenishment-system-to-boost-availability-at-waitrose/5007207.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/technology/warehouse-replenishment-system-to-boost-availability-at-waitrose/5007207.article Waitrose is to reduce warehouse inventory while improving availability in stores with the introduction of a warehouse replenishment system from Aldata. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/grocers-growth-continues-to-slow-along-with-food-price-inflation/5007120.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/grocers-growth-continues-to-slow-along-with-food-price-inflation/5007120.article Growth among the grocers continues to slow as food price inflation moderates, according to the latest TNS Worldpanel market share figures. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:53 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-posts-63-weekly-sales-rise/5007036.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-posts-63-weekly-sales-rise/5007036.article John Lewis department store sales rose by a higher than expected 6.3% last week, despite a strong year-on-year comparative. Fri, 9 Oct 2009 08:52 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/news-by-topic/marketing/waitrose-pulls-advertising-from-fox-news-slot/5006906.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/news-by-topic/marketing/waitrose-pulls-advertising-from-fox-news-slot/5006906.article Waitrose has pulled its advertising from the Fox News slot shown on Sky in the UK after customers complained about presenter Glenn Beck’s remarks about US president Barack Obama. Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:56 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/new-john-lewis-cardiff-store-huge-success/5006875.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/new-john-lewis-cardiff-store-huge-success/5006875.article The “huge success” of the new John Lewis shop in Cardiff typified a week in which fashion items helped boost the department store chain’s sales to £51 million, up 4.7% compared with last year. Fri, 2 Oct 2009 08:53 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-strikes-boots-deal-and-plans-convenience-stores/5006858.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-strikes-boots-deal-and-plans-convenience-stores/5006858.article Waitrose has partnered with Boots in a deal enabling both to sell each other’s products in their shops and unveiled plans for a 300-strong network of convenience stores. Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-value-range-beats-expectations/5006627.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-value-range-beats-expectations/5006627.article Department store chain John Lewis’s new Value range proved popular last week when its performance and that of other new ranges beat expectations. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:44 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-chases-convenience-market-and-signs-deal-with-boots-uk/5006555.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-chases-convenience-market-and-signs-deal-with-boots-uk/5006555.article Waitrose is to make a major play for the convenience market, and has embarked on a partnership with Boots UK to sell select product ranges in each others’ stores. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/sales-down-at-john-lewis/5006394.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/sales-down-at-john-lewis/5006394.article London’s first High Street Fashion Week gave John Lewis stores in the capital a boost last week but the department store chain suffered a 2.8% fall in sales overall as good weather kept shoppers away. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:56 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/john-lewis-partnership-profits-fall-despite-waitroses-strength/5006302.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/john-lewis-partnership-profits-fall-despite-waitroses-strength/5006302.article The John Lewis Partnership has posted a 19.6% slide in half-year profits, despite a resurgent performance from its Waitrose supermarket chain. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:52 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/back-to-school-buoys-john-lewis-sales/5006160.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/back-to-school-buoys-john-lewis-sales/5006160.article Good weather and a late rush of back to school spending pushed sales at John Lewis ahead 1% last week to £54.07m. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:07 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-strikes-deal-with-duchy-originals/5006079.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-strikes-deal-with-duchy-originals/5006079.article Waitrose is to launch a top-end range, after striking a deal with Prince Charles’ organic food company Duchy Originals. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:05 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/department-stores/john-lewis-reports-strong-bank-holiday-trade/5005952.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/department-stores/john-lewis-reports-strong-bank-holiday-trade/5005952.article John Lewis reported an upbeat weekly trading report, helped by new product lines in home and fashion. Fri, 4 Sep 2009 08:51 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/mixed-fortunes-for-john-lewis-but-waitrose-prospers/5005761.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/mixed-fortunes-for-john-lewis-but-waitrose-prospers/5005761.article A “week of two halves” resulted in satisfactory results for John Lewis but the department store chain’s overall sales remain down on last year. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:23 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-to-stock-all-british-own-brand-dairy-products/5005671.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-to-stock-all-british-own-brand-dairy-products/5005671.article In a UK retail first, all own-label dairy products stocked by Waitrose will be made using British ingredients. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:25 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/waitrose-outperforms-grocery-market-latest-tns-data-shows/5005476.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/waitrose-outperforms-grocery-market-latest-tns-data-shows/5005476.article John Lewis-owned supermarket chain Waitrose raced ahead of rivals in recent months to post market-leading growth while discounters’ performance continued to slow. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:39 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/own-label-goods-are-gaining-market-share/5005425.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/own-label-goods-are-gaining-market-share/5005425.article Supermarket own-label goods are gaining market share against branded competitors, according to Datamonitor. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:29 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/good-weather-hits-john-lewis-sales/5005392.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/good-weather-hits-john-lewis-sales/5005392.article John Lewis reported that good weather last weekend was bad for business and weekly sales at the eponymous department stores fell 5.3% year on year. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:45 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/staycations-boost-john-lewis-sales/5005133.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/staycations-boost-john-lewis-sales/5005133.article John Lewis has reported a 5.6% rise in sales in the week ending August 1, crediting increased footfall, the weather and the trend towards ‘staycations’. Fri, 7 Aug 2009 08:51 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/grocers-ombudsman-formally-recommended/5005026.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/grocers-ombudsman-formally-recommended/5005026.article The Competition Commission (CC) has formally recommended to the Government that it should establish an ombudsman to rule on disputes between grocers and suppliers, after retailers failed to agree a voluntary arrangement. Tue, 4 Aug 2009 09:34 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets/shoppers-are-increasingly-switching-to-own-brands/5005023.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets/shoppers-are-increasingly-switching-to-own-brands/5005023.article The number of shoppers buying own-brands has almost trebled during the past year, according to a report from price comparison website uSwitch.com. Tue, 4 Aug 2009 09:18 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/home/grocers-and-supermarkets/waitrose-to-sell-john-lewis-homewares/5004987.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/home/grocers-and-supermarkets/waitrose-to-sell-john-lewis-homewares/5004987.article Waitrose is to sell John Lewis kitchen and homewares products on its website and in its top performing stores. Mon, 3 Aug 2009 08:29 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/trading-update/john-lewis-ends-sale-on-a-high/5004940.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/trading-update/john-lewis-ends-sale-on-a-high/5004940.article John Lewis reported a strong week of trading as the last day of its clearance Sale helped it achieve sales up 6.3 per cent. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:49 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets/waitrose-and-duchy-originals-in-deal-talks/5004869.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets/waitrose-and-duchy-originals-in-deal-talks/5004869.article Duchy Originals and Waitrose are discussing a deal that would integrate Prince Charles’s food products into the upscale supermarket chain’s mainstream operation, according to The Times. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:57 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/sports-events-and-mixed-weather-fail-to-deter-john-lewis-shoppers/5004758.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/sports-events-and-mixed-weather-fail-to-deter-john-lewis-shoppers/5004758.article Sales at John Lewis department stores surged 5.3 per cent last week, despite big sporting events and volatile weather that might have kept shoppers at home. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:27 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-enjoys-better-week/5004606.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-enjoys-better-week/5004606.article John Lewis department stores recorded a sales fall of 1.6 per cent last week in what it described as “one of the better weeks of the year thus far”. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:35 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/in-business/responsible-retail/grocers-slash-plastic-bag-usage-by-48/5004605.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/in-business/responsible-retail/grocers-slash-plastic-bag-usage-by-48/5004605.article Food retailers have almost halved the number of carrier bags distributed to customers, reducing their environmental impact. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:12 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets/waitrose-sales-outpace-marks-and-spencer-food-for-first-time/5004540.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets/waitrose-sales-outpace-marks-and-spencer-food-for-first-time/5004540.article Waitrose managing director Mark Price has revealed that the grocer has overtaken Marks & Spencer in food sales for the first time in its 105-year history. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/record-weeks-sales-for-waitrose/5004414.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/record-weeks-sales-for-waitrose/5004414.article Waitrose enjoyed a record week’s sales outside of Easter or Christmas as the heatwave swept across the UK. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:53 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/property/in-town/boris-johnson-hails-john-lewis-decision-to-anchor-westfield-stratford/5004139.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/property/in-town/boris-johnson-hails-john-lewis-decision-to-anchor-westfield-stratford/5004139.article Mayor of London Boris Johnson attended a topping out ceremony of the new John Lewis department store Westfield’s shopping centre development at the Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, this morning. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:36 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/department-stores/john-lewis-clearance-hit-by-hot-weather/5004122.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/department-stores/john-lewis-clearance-hit-by-hot-weather/5004122.article Sales at John Lewis were lacklustre last week as the hot weather offset the benefits of the start of its Clearance period. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:55 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-celebrates-excellent-sales-week/5003933.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-celebrates-excellent-sales-week/5003933.article John Lewis department stores put in their best sales performance of the year so far last week when turnover rose 2.2 per cent. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:39 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/morrisons-and-sainsburys-growth-outpaces-aldi-tns-reports/5003802.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/morrisons-and-sainsburys-growth-outpaces-aldi-tns-reports/5003802.article Food shoppers “have started to revert to pre-recession behaviour” and established big grocers are outpacing discount stars such as Aldi, latest TNS Worldpanel grocery data showed. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:27 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets/waitrose-value-range-lifts-sales/5003740.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/supermarkets/waitrose-value-range-lifts-sales/5003740.article Waitrose sales have been lifted by its value range as cash-strapped shoppers seek out lower prices in the recession. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:29 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/online-retail/ocado-could-float-in-2010/5003598.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/online-retail/ocado-could-float-in-2010/5003598.article Online grocery retailer Ocado could bag an estimated £600m next year if a float that is being considered were to go ahead, according to The Times. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:20 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/city/trading-update/hot-weather-holds-back-john-lewis-but-helps-waitrose/5003531.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/city/trading-update/hot-weather-holds-back-john-lewis-but-helps-waitrose/5003531.article Hot weather in the early part of last week held back John Lewis’s sales, but helped Waitrose to a strong week. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:57 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/warm-weather-brings-mixed-fortunes-for-john-lewis-partnership/5003328.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/warm-weather-brings-mixed-fortunes-for-john-lewis-partnership/5003328.article John Lewis had a tough week last week as the warm weather hit footfall and sales at its stores. Fri, 5 Jun 2009 08:55 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-gives-last-minute-show-of-support-for-retail-ombudsman/5003290.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-gives-last-minute-show-of-support-for-retail-ombudsman/5003290.article Upmarket grocery retailer Waitrose has given surprise backing to the campaign for a retail ombudsman. Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/marks-and-spencer-westfield-london-makeover-as-big-ticket-sales-struggle/5003261.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/marks-and-spencer-westfield-london-makeover-as-big-ticket-sales-struggle/5003261.article Marks & Spencer is expected to begin a realignment of its Westfield London store, reflecting the challenges retailers have had selling furniture and groceries in the centre. Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/retailers-are-responding-to-obesity-claims-brc/5003223.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/retailers-are-responding-to-obesity-claims-brc/5003223.article Retailers are demonstrating the effectiveness of working with customers to help them make the lifestyle changes needed in the fight against obesity, according to the British Retail Consortium. Wed, 3 Jun 2009 09:13 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-reports-strongest-week-of-the-year-so-far/5003154.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-reports-strongest-week-of-the-year-so-far/5003154.article John Lewis has recorded its strongest week of the year so far, with sales up 2 per cent. Fri, 29 May 2009 09:25 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/waitrose-improves-growth/5003036.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/waitrose-improves-growth/5003036.article Waitrose is showing signs of combating recessionary pressures with growth increasing to 4 per cent in the 12 weeks ending May 17, following the launch of its value line Essential. Wed, 27 May 2009 15:29 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-launches-campaign-for-essential-range/5003016.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/food/waitrose-launches-campaign-for-essential-range/5003016.article Waitrose has today launched a direct marketing campaign to promote its recently-launched value range Essential Waitrose. Wed, 27 May 2009 08:08 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-partnership-sales-up/5002929.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-partnership-sales-up/5002929.article John Lewis Partnership recorded a 2.8 per cent sales rise in the week to May 16. Fri, 22 May 2009 09:12 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/fashion/john-lewis-celebrates-best-week-of-the-year/5002740.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/fashion/john-lewis-celebrates-best-week-of-the-year/5002740.article John Lewis experienced its best week of the year in the seven days to May 9, with the beleaugered home sector leading the way. Overall, sales were down marginally by 0.4 per cent to £46.8m. Fri, 15 May 2009 09:44 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-reports-steady-week/5002535.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-reports-steady-week/5002535.article John Lewis has reported a consistent week of trading, with weekly sales down 3.1 per cent. Fri, 8 May 2009 08:39 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-reports-mixed-week/5002332.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-reports-mixed-week/5002332.article Department store chain John Lewis has reported a mixed week with sales down 5.1 per cent.John Lewis said the good weather made the start of the week slow, with both Sunday and Monday showing decreases. The retailer said trade improved through the week but was still challenging, building towards Thursday and Friday where it was up against last year.Fashion led the way with sales up 4.3 per cent, childre Fri, 1 May 2009 08:53 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/top-retailers-attend-launch-of-national-skills-training-scheme/5002287.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/top-retailers-attend-launch-of-national-skills-training-scheme/5002287.article A scheme that promises to overhaul the way retail skills training is delivered was unveiled last night at an event attended by some of the industry’s top names. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:07 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/sainsburys-gains-market-share-as-easter-promotions-pay-off/5002216.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/sainsburys-gains-market-share-as-easter-promotions-pay-off/5002216.article Sainsbury’s has grown market share and its growth rate has exceeded those of the other top supermarkets in the 12 weeks to April 19. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:11 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/department-stores/john-lewis-says-trade-remains-challenging/5002171.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/department-stores/john-lewis-says-trade-remains-challenging/5002171.article John Lewis has reported a slump in weekly sales of 11.6 per cent as the department store chain said the “trading climate remains challenging”. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:48 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-reports-strongest-week-of-year/5002009.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales/john-lewis-reports-strongest-week-of-year/5002009.article Department store group John Lewis has reported its strongest week of the year to date, with sales down just 1.5 per cent.For the week ending April 11, John Lewis said it had been fortunate “to enjoy a more clement spring for the season as a whole” and trade has done well as a consequence. It said outdoor furniture was up 28 per cent and picnicware up over 50 per cent.Last week Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales-hit-by-easter-comparatives/5001766.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/john-lewis-weekly-sales-hit-by-easter-comparatives/5001766.article Sales at John Lewis have suffered from the calendar effect of the fall of Easter this year, slumping 6.7 per cent in the week to April 4. Thu, 9 Apr 2009 08:44 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/asda-rolls-back-prices-for-easter/5001764.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/asda-rolls-back-prices-for-easter/5001764.article Asda is to roll back prices this week as it gears up for a supermarket price war over the key Easter trading period.The grocer has slashed prices as part of its commitment to cut 12,500 prices by Easter. Product include fresh fish, meat, frozen desserts, soft drinks, alcohol, DVDs, George clothing and toys. It also still has Easter eggs available from 68p, and six hot cross buns for 27p.Asda chief executive Andy Bond said: “We promised earlier this year to slash the price of Eas Tue, 7 Apr 2009 14:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/department-stores/john-lewis-department-stores-report-strongest-week/5001660.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/department-stores/john-lewis-department-stores-report-strongest-week/5001660.article John Lewis department stores delivered their strongest performance of the first half so far in the week to March 28, when sales fell 2 per cent. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 08:25 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-partnership-reports-sales-fall/5001561.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-partnership-reports-sales-fall/5001561.article The John Lewis Partnership suffered a sales fall last week at its eponymous department stores and supermarket chain Waitrose. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-to-open-in-motorway-service-stations/5001598.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-to-open-in-motorway-service-stations/5001598.article Waitrose has struck a deal with motorway services operator Welcome Break to open two food shops at its sites. Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:34 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-partnership-sales-pick-up/2013786.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-partnership-sales-pick-up/2013786.article Sales at department store John Lewis in the week to March 14 dropped 4.1 per cent to £45.1m. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:22 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-partnership-rides-out-a-rollercoaster-year/2006885.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-partnership-rides-out-a-rollercoaster-year/2006885.article The John Lewis Partnership said 2009 will present further challenges for the retail bellwether after full-year pre-tax profits slumped 26 per cent to just under £280m. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-profits-plunge-after-tough-year/2005625.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-profits-plunge-after-tough-year/2005625.article John Lewis Partnership has revealed a steep fall in annual profits after a “tough year”. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:36 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-staff-face-bonus-cuts/2004245.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-staff-face-bonus-cuts/2004245.article Staff at the John Lewis Partnership are facing severe cuts in their annual bonuses as the retailer expects to reveal reduced profits in its full-year results on Wednesday. Mon, 9 Mar 2009 08:56 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-to-up-ante-with-value-food-offering/2002839.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-to-up-ante-with-value-food-offering/2002839.article Waitrose is understood to be launching a lower-priced food range in an attempt to up the ante in the grocery price war. Fri, 6 Mar 2009 07:45 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/online-retailers-lead-the-way-in-customer-service/1996598.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/online-retailers-lead-the-way-in-customer-service/1996598.article Play.com and Amazon have topped a customer satisfaction poll to find which retailers hit the mark when it comes to customer service. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:27 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-continue-to-suffer-with-poor-weather/1994861.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-continue-to-suffer-with-poor-weather/1994861.article John Lewis sales fell for the fourth consecutive week, down 3.2 per cent in the week to February 14, as poor weather continued to hit trade. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:56 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-boss-vows-to-trump-ms-food-sales/1994095.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-boss-vows-to-trump-ms-food-sales/1994095.article Waitrose boss Mark Price has thrown down the gauntlet to Marks & Spencer, vowing to overtake Sir Stuart Rose’s food business in terms of sales this year. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:35 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/grocers-rubbish-claims-that-they-produce-too-much-waste/1991758.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/grocers-rubbish-claims-that-they-produce-too-much-waste/1991758.article Retailers have hit out at local authorities that say supermarkets should pay recycling costs because they produce too much waste. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:14 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-drop-171-in-week-of-snow/1989925.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-drop-171-in-week-of-snow/1989925.article John Lewis weekly sales were down 17.1 per cent as the snow heavily affected trade across the country. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:28 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-to-build-online-social-hub/1989779.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-to-build-online-social-hub/1989779.article Waitrose has this week launched social networking site Mywaitrose.com to drive interactivity with its customers. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:35 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-down-in-last-week-of-january/1984763.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-down-in-last-week-of-january/1984763.article John Lewis has reported that sales slipped in the last week of January, but stressed that the month as a whole had been “hugely fruitful”. Fri, 6 Feb 2009 09:26 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/iceland-continues-to-record-strong-sales-growth/1981845.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/iceland-continues-to-record-strong-sales-growth/1981845.article Frozen food retailer Iceland recorded year-on-year sales growth of 16 per cent in the 12 weeks to January 26, according to new market research data. Tue, 3 Feb 2009 17:40 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/value-supermarkets-continue-to-shrink-tescos-market-share/1981646.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/data/kantar-worldpanel/grocery/value-supermarkets-continue-to-shrink-tescos-market-share/1981646.article Tesco is still losing market share as consumers continue to favour the value and discount supermarkets to help them through the credit crunch. Tue, 3 Feb 2009 15:33 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/westfield-retailers-unite-in-outrage-at-service-charges/1981310.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/westfield-retailers-unite-in-outrage-at-service-charges/1981310.article The dispute over service charges at Westfield London has escalated as more retailers join the fight against the landlords’ demands. Tue, 3 Feb 2009 12:35 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-reports-weekly-sales-dip-of-08-per-cent/1979270.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-reports-weekly-sales-dip-of-08-per-cent/1979270.article John Lewis has reported a slight drop in weekly sales, but remains confident new stock and promotions will stand it in good stead. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:34 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-weekly-sales-up-4-per-cent/1973070.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-weekly-sales-up-4-per-cent/1973070.article Department store group John Lewis has continued its strong start to the year with weekly sales up 4 per cent. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:18 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-weekly-sales-up-35-per-cent/1967455.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-weekly-sales-up-35-per-cent/1967455.article John Lewis has reported another week of solid trading, with sales up 3.5 per cent. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:21 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-to-open-22-stores-in-2009/1967307.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-to-open-22-stores-in-2009/1967307.article Waitrose has bought a package of stores from The Co-operative Group and will create 4,000 jobs this year. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:20 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/tesco-market-share-falls-as-grocery-market-grows/1964777.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/tesco-market-share-falls-as-grocery-market-grows/1964777.article The grocery market grew by 6 per cent in the 12 weeks to December 28 but Tesco's market share has fallen 0.6 percentage points compared with a year ago, according to figures from TNS. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:29 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-rocket-27/1961780.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-rocket-27/1961780.article John Lewis has delivered a barnstorming start to its clearance with weekly sales soaring 27.4 per cent on the previous year. Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:09 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-reports-buoyant-new-year-trading/1958529.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-reports-buoyant-new-year-trading/1958529.article Grocer Waitrose reported a buoyant week of trading over the new year with like for like food sales up 4.7 per cent for the week ending 3 January. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:45 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/tesco-launches-half-price-christmas-sale/1947124.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/tesco-launches-half-price-christmas-sale/1947124.article Tesco is launching a huge half-price Sale today in an attempt to lure more shoppers in the run-up to Christmas. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-lifted-by-early-vat-cut/1941957.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-lifted-by-early-vat-cut/1941957.article John Lewis has reported strong trading on last Friday and Saturday, when it reduced prices early to reflect this Monday's VAT reduction. Fri, 5 Dec 2008 09:42 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/theo-paphitis-joins-woolworths-fray/1937484.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/theo-paphitis-joins-woolworths-fray/1937484.article Woolworths’ potential saviours are to meet administrators today for a second round of talks to try to save the retailer, with a deal hoped to be sealed by the end of the week. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-reports-weekly-sales-slump-of-97/1924466.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-reports-weekly-sales-slump-of-97/1924466.article Department store chain John Lewis has reported a 9.7 per cent slump in weekly sales as the economic uncertainty and grim weather made trade difficult. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:53 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-celebrates-homeward-journeys-in-christmas-ad-campaign/1924463.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-celebrates-homeward-journeys-in-christmas-ad-campaign/1924463.article Waitrose is to focus on festive homeward journeys in its Christmas TV campaign which debuts on Tuesday. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:35 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-partnership-agrees-new-ocado-deal/1918025.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-partnership-agrees-new-ocado-deal/1918025.article The John Lewis Partnership has agreed to a five-year brand and sourcing agreement with Ocado and transferred its stake in the online grocer to its pension fund. Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/sales-pick-up-at-john-lewis/1917936.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/sales-pick-up-at-john-lewis/1917936.article Sales have begun to improve at John Lewis, down just 1.3 per cent last week, helped by the cold snap in the weather. Fri, 7 Nov 2008 09:30 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-to-open-first-overseas-store-in-dublin/1916971.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-to-open-first-overseas-store-in-dublin/1916971.article John Lewis has confirmed plans to open its first store outside the UK in the Republic of Ireland. Thu, 6 Nov 2008 09:42 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-plans-16320m-bluewater-makeover/1914182.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-plans-16320m-bluewater-makeover/1914182.article John Lewis will invest over £20 million refurbishing its Bluewater department store, ten years after it opened. Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:00 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-fall/1911661.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-fall/1911661.article John Lewis has reported a drop of 9.8 per cent in its weekly sales and said the third quarter of the year has ended on a “subdued note”. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:02 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-suffers-another-tough-week/1905465.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-suffers-another-tough-week/1905465.article Department store group John Lewis has suffered another tough week, with sales down 7.6 per cent as customers continue to rein in spending. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:02 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-to-open-first-convenience-store/1884012.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-to-open-first-convenience-store/1884012.article Waitrose is to open its first convenience format store on December 11 in Nottingham. Wed, 1 Oct 2008 09:55 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-dive/1874682.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-dive/1874682.article Sales at John Lewis have fallen in the past week as the retailer contended with good weather and flagging customer confidence. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:06 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-and-booths-create-buying-alliance/1866315.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-and-booths-create-buying-alliance/1866315.article Waitrose, owned by John Lewis Partnership, and independent supermarket group Booths have forged a buying alliance. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:19 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-and-booths-create-buying-alliance/1867448.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-and-booths-create-buying-alliance/1867448.article Waitrose, owned by John Lewis Partnership, and independent supermarket group Booths have forged a buying alliance. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:19 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/aldi-responds-to-launch-of-tesco-discounter-range/1860586.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/aldi-responds-to-launch-of-tesco-discounter-range/1860586.article Aldi has said “it is very much business as usual” for the discount grocer after yesterday’s launch of Tesco’s £100 million Discounter range. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:46 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/crunch-drives-sales-at-discount-grocers/1852061.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/crunch-drives-sales-at-discount-grocers/1852061.article Grocery sales rose 7.3 per cent in the 12 weeks to September 7, according to the TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures, as inflation fuelled sales. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:32 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-posts-robust-weekly-sales/1845540.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-posts-robust-weekly-sales/1845540.article John Lewis delivered a strong set of sales results last week, up 9.2 per cent year on year. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:47 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-challenges-aldi-prices/1844428.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/waitrose-challenges-aldi-prices/1844428.article Waitrose boss Mark Price has thrown down the gauntlet to the discounters, claiming the upmarket grocer is cheaper than Aldi on its entry price points in five out of 25 product categories. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:40 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-partnership-profits-crash/1844334.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-partnership-profits-crash/1844334.article John Lewis Partnership pre-tax profits have tumbled in the first half as it is hit by the crisis in consumer confidence and the stalling retail and housing market. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:47 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-up/1837454.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-up/1837454.article Sales at John Lewis were up 1.6 per cent in the week to August 30, driven by back-to-school sales and a strong performance in electricals and technology. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:06 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-dip/1811060.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-dip/1811060.article Department store group John Lewis reported a fall in weekly sales of 2.4 per cent as continued uncertainty in the economy and the poor weather hit trade. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:59 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-slide/1805849.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-slide/1805849.article John Lewis blamed the summer exam results and the Olympics as a distraction for its customers as it suffered a 4.2 per cent drop in sales for the week to August 16. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:47 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/wet-weather-drives-sales-at-john-lewis/1799258.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/wet-weather-drives-sales-at-john-lewis/1799258.article Poor weather last week has lifted sales at John Lewis, which were up 9.3 per cent in the week to August 9. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:07 GMT http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-hit-by-hot-weather/1778029.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-week.com/john-lewis-sales-hit-by-hot-weather/1778029.article John Lewis department stores suffered a drop in sales after warm weather last week kept customers away from its shops. Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:34 GMT