All John Lewis & Partners articles – Page 7
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News
John Lewis makes key fashion hire to build own-brand
John Lewis has appointed its first director of design for fashion as it prepares to “accelerate plans to expand our own-brand ranges with design that will inspire and excite customers”.
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Deep dive
Winning the war for talent: How to attract and retain the workforce of the future
With staff shortages widespread across the sector, the Great Resignation far from over and the cost-of-living crisis only just beginning to play out, retail has reached an inflection point when it comes to its workforce.
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Analysis
Retail 100: Jack Monroe, Alessandra Bellini and Dame Sharon White celebrated for industry impact
Twenty-seven female and non-binary leaders have been recognised in Retail Week’s Retail 100 index of the most inspiring individuals driving change across the sector.
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News
John Lewis names first three locations for house-building scheme
John Lewis has confirmed the first three locations for its build-to-rent scheme as it aims to build 10,000 homes by 2030.
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John Lewis moves into clothing rental with Thelittleloop tie-up
John Lewis is dipping its toe into clothing rental after kicking off a trial with kidswear rental platform Thelittleloop.
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John Lewis Partnership drafts in new people boss from Post Office
John Lewis Partnership has appointed Lisa Cherry as executive director for people.
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John Lewis chair White calls for cost-of-living aid from government
The chair of John Lewis Partnership, Dame Sharon White, has called on the government to launch a financial package of support to help families navigate the cost-of-living crisis.
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John Lewis launches tech recruitment drive to ramp up digital capabilities
John Lewis Partnership, the owner of the Waitrose grocery business as well as the eponymous department store group, has unveiled a tech talent recruitment drive.
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John Lewis to relaunch Partnership Card with added services
John Lewis Partnership is to overhaul its credit and rewards card and introduce new services as it seeks to bolster the appeal of the “flagship product”.
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Former John Lewis fashion boss joins Nickolds at Sainsbury’s
A former senior member of the John Lewis leadership team has joined Sainsbury’s as it seeks to build its non-food operations.
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Deep dive
Deep dive: How the cost-of-living crisis will hit retailers and their customers
Retail Week explores the impact of the current world crisis on each customer and business and asks what, if anything, can be done.
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Opinion
‘A website is not enough for bricks-and-mortar retailers to call themselves multichannel’
A digital-first mindset is not simply about accelerating the growth of online, argues AlixPartners’ Brian Kalms
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Analysis
The bonus is back – but is John Lewis back on form, too?
With profits at John Lewis’ department stores on the up and partners in line for a bonus again, just how bright is the future for JLP?
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News
John Lewis restores staff bonus and ups pay as turnaround strategy gathers pace
John Lewis has reinstated its staff bonus package after the business delivered rising sales and profits this year.
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John Lewis chair Dame Sharon White: ‘Making a profit is a passport to doing good’
John Lewis Partnership boss Dame Sharon White has doubled down on comments that businesses should not let social and environmental goals distract them from making profits.
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Opinion
‘John Lewis may have ditched Never Knowingly Undersold but it must keep service promise’
How many John Lewis customers took advantage of its Never Knowingly Undersold price promise last year?
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News
John Lewis retires Never Knowingly Undersold as it invests £500m in price
John Lewis will remove its Never Knowingly Undersold pledge this summer as executive director Pippa Wicks says the promise “doesn’t fit with how customers shop today”.
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News
John Lewis raises hopes of restoring staff bonus after bumper Christmas sales
The John Lewis Partnership has reignited hopes that it will restore its staff bonus after “fantastic” Christmas sales led it to smash its £100m annual profit target.
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News
John Lewis poaches Co-op executive as first ‘pan-Partnership’ customer director
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed its first customer director with responsibility across the entire business.
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Analysis
Ranking: The top 20 companies bossing customer service
The Institute of Customer Service has released data ranking the top companies in the UK for customer service. Retail Week explores what the sector could learn from these businesses.