All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 29
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NewsJohn Lewis chairman Mayfield defends bonus drop
John Lewis chairman Charlie Mayfield has defended the retailer’s warning that bonuses rewarded to its partners will be “significantly lower” this year.
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NewsJohn Lewis hails strong Christmas but warns of pressure
John Lewis Partnership sales advanced 5% during its peak Christmas period, but the retailer warned of “trading pressures on profit”.
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AnalysisConsumer 2017: How shoppers splashed their cash in 2016
Last year Next chief executive Lord Wolfson highlighted shoppers were opting to spend money on experiences such as restaurants or cinema visits, rather than products.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership sales dip as grocery falters
John Lewis recorded a fall in sales across the Partnership last week as strong fashion sales were offset by falling food purchases.
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NewsIceland outshines big four as festive grocery sales soar
Iceland outgrew the big four at Christmas as festive grocery sales climbed to their highest level for four years, according to the latest industry data.
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NewsInterview: Rob Collins on his first year at Waitrose
New Waitrose boss Rob Collins gives Retail Week his first interview since taking charge of the grocer last year.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump in run-up to Christmas
Department store retailer John Lewis unveiled a 36% year-on-year sales increase in the week before Christmas.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2017: Rob Collins, Waitrose
As the New Year nears, retail bosses tell Retail Week about their resolutions for 2017.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Aquascutum, Gap and more
Retail news round-up: Aquascutum for sale, profits surges at Gap Ireland, and supermarkets expect best Christmas sales
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AnalysisRetailers bank on last-minute shopping rush
Shoppers are testing retailers’ patience this year with businesses across the industry expecting a later Christmas surge than ever before.
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NewsUPDATED: John Lewis extends click-and-collect cut-off
John Lewis has extended its click-and-collect ordering cut-off to 8pm on December 23 as demand for the service soars.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Overseas retailers and more
Retail news round-up: MPs new plan to avoid BHS-like pension scandal, Online overseas retailers registering for VAT and retailers cancel click&collect service early
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NewsWaitrose sales slip as last-minute shoppers delay
Sales at Waitrose slipped 1.7% last week year-on-year, as the upmarket grocer predicts shoppers are leaving Christmas grocery shopping until the last minute.
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NewsToday in retail: Waitrose's new look offers food for thought
Grocery retailers are constantly looking to create customer appetite for visiting larger supermarkets and Waitrose is the latest to get its teeth into that challenge.
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NewsWatch: Waitrose boss Collins unveils new store format
Waitrose has lifted the lid on its newest store format as the upmarket grocer places an increasing focus on food service to drive growth.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales dip as shoppers hold out for bargains
John Lewis posted a fall in sales last week as customers snapped up fashion items but held back on electricals purchases.
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NewsRetail diary: Iceland’s cold war, Carpetright and Waitrose
Iceland engages in a cold war, Waitrose bids to free innocent coconut water, and it’s all-hands-on-deck at Carpetright.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by final Black Friday deals
John Lewis posted an increase in revenues last week as its final Black Friday deals on Sunday and Monday drove sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who won the battle of the Christmas ads?
The battle for the best Christmas ad is well and truly under way. Two advertising supremos sift the turkeys from the crackers.
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AnalysisWhat will convenience look like in 2017?
What does ‘convenience’ mean to retailers, and how is that definition influencing major changes in shop-fitting and interiors?