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AnalysisAs trade union access powers increase, will more retailers follow John Lewis and strike deals?
The law governing relationships between business and trade unions is changing, and the shift means new obligations for retailers.
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NewsAldi and Lidl to be treated as “Large Grocery Retailers”, CMA confirms
The UK’s competition regulator confirmed its decision to apply the same land agreement rules to the discounters that other major grocers have to follow
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NewsWaitrose opens first new large supermarket in nearly a decade in London
The new store forms part of the retailers’ £1bn investment plans it set out two years ago and will shortly be followed by another location in Manchester
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NewsJohn Lewis strikes landmark trade union recognition deal
The John Lewis Partnership has forged a collective bargaining agreement with a trade union for the first time in its almost 100-year history, Retail Week can reveal.
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DataRanking: Tesco is the most valuable retail brand in the UK
The latest Kantar Brandz ranking values the country’s top grocer at $10.1bn (£7.6bn), making it the most valuable retail brand in the UK and eighth most valuable brand overall.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Major supermarkets enter AI logistics partnership, Morrisons joins forces with consumer specialist firm, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.
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NewsWaitrose extends own-brand price-cut drive with £20m investment
Waitrose has today (September 16) announced a new £20m investment in lowering prices on hundreds of own-brand products.
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Grocery Briefing: Waitrose keeping John Lewis afloat; Asda back in growth as back-to-school falls flat
A tale of two retailers: John Lewis Partnership results were out late last week and it made for tough reading, for the department store side of the business anyway. However, on the grocery side of things, Waitrose was one of the rare bright sides for the retail giant. Sales at ...
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AnalysisJohn Lewis Partnership interims: what you need to know as make-or-break H2 looms
First-half profits tumbled at the John Lewis Partnership, owner of the eponymous department stores and grocer Waitrose, but bosses are confident of a happier Christmas and full year
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership losses more than double as it steps up investment
John Lewis Partnership losses more than doubled during its first half as it stepped up investment into its retail businesses amid its ongoing turnaround.
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NewsWaitrose invests £10m in ready meals revamp
Waitrose is revamping its No. 1 own-label ready meals range as demand for the category surges.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership to recruit over 10,000 Christmas roles
John Lewis Partnership is recruiting for more than 10,000 roles over the golden quarter across the country.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership aims to generate nearly £300m from loyalty schemes and retail media
The John Lewis Partnership is striving to generate nearly £300m in extra profit from both its loyalty schemes and retail media arm as it continues its turnaround.
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DataRanking: How UK grocers are performing in AI-powered searches
As more consumers turn to AI for recommendations, some shoppers are treating these models as the new search engines.
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Opinion'Au revoir to John Lewis boss Peter Ruis'
Short-term trading may be hard, but as Peter Ruis moves on from John Lewis, the retailer seems confident in the strategy he set, believes George MacDonald
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AnalysisWhat does the CMA’s ruling mean for Aldi and Lidl’s broader UK ambitions?
At the end of last week, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) handed down a ruling saying that German discounters Aldi and Lidl should be subject to the same land agreements as their supermarket competitors.
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NewsWaitrose explores newer store formats for better customer choice and flexibility
Supermarket chain Waitrose has said it is putting “choice at the heart” of expansion plans as it explores newer formats.
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DataEngland v Mexico sees searches for energy drinks and pregnancy tests jump on Uber Eats
The 2am kickoff of England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico on Monday created an unexpected opportunity for retailers selling through delivery apps.
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NewsJohn Lewis strengthens retail media offer with new platform partnership
Department stores and grocery group the John Lewis Partnership has struck an alliance with specialist partner Kevel to ramp up its retail media proposition.
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NewsJohn Lewis to recruit 1,000 care-experienced young people by 2030
John Lewis Partnership has committed to recruiting an additional 1,000 young people who have experienced care by 2030, more than doubling its previous target.