Archive of all John Lewis articles – Page 31
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NewsWaitrose and John Lewis trial foreign language badges for staff
The initiative has initially launch in 10 Waitrose stores and seven John Lewis sites this month
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas ads 2019: Who’s nailed it and who’s failed it this year?
Our experts decide which ads have succeeded and which have flopped this festive season
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Analysis & FeaturesAdvent calendars for Christmas 2019: part two
As December draws nearer, we take a look at a second wave of food & drink advent calendars hitting UK stores
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NewsMedia Bites 7 Nov: M&S, John Lewis, Pizza Express, Boots, Amazon, Beavertown
Marks & Spencer food business returned to growth for the first time in over two years but troubles within the chain’s clothing unit hit profits
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Analysis & FeaturesAre the supermarkets doing enough to support startups?
Startups are providing 59% of growth, yet 81% feel they lack the support their growth deserves. Do they have a point?
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Comment & OpinionCrackers about sustainability: how grocers are cutting Christmas plastic
The latest shake-up sees Waitrose and John Lewis set to remove plastic toys from festive crackers
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NewsCity snapshot: Consumer confidence dented by Brexit uncertainty
Brexit uncertainty and a slowdown in the jobs market hit consumer and business confidence in the third quarter, with a further drop in confidence and slowdown in consumer spending tipped for next year.
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NewsSnaffling Pig closes £1.3m fundraising campaign
The campaign attracted over 1,900 investors, a first for any food brand to date
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Analysis & FeaturesOwn-label showcase: Waitrose No1 premium range
Last month, Waitrose revamped its premium own-label range. We’ve enlisted an expert to give you their opinion on what works and what doesn’t
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Range PreviewRange preview: Iceland Christmas 2019
Here’s our pick of the products Iceland will have in store this Christmas
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NewsMedia Bites 7 Oct: John Lewis Partnership, Unilever, Tesco
The John Lewis Partnership’s next chair, Sharon White, must trigger a fundamental review of the ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ slogan and consider closing some stores
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Comment & OpinionJohn Lewis has lost its way. Is the restructure a route to salvation?
As incoming chairman Sharon White is about to find out, hybrid food/GM businesses are notoriously tricky to unite
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NewsRob Collins and Wim Van Aalst are first casualties of John Lewis Partnership cull
Waitrose MD Rob Collins and supply chain boss Wim Van Aalst are first of 75 senior executives to face axe in JLP restructure
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NewsMedia Bites 4 Oct: John Lewis, PAI/Hain Daniels, Tomatoes
John Lews is seeking rent cuts from its landlords in a bid to cut running costs. The retailer told landlords in some locations it would withhold 20% of this quarter’s service charge, which covers heating and water on top of rent, because it had become too expensive. ...
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NewsMedia Bites 2 Oct: M&S, John Lewis, Greggs
Source: Marks & Spencer Steve Rowe warned that Marks & Spencer’s turnaround is 18 months behind schedule At a meeting with analysts and investors, Marks & Spencer’s CEO Steve Rowe has admitted that the retailer’s turnaround plan for its clothing and home lines is 18 months behind ...
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NewsWaitrose MD Rob Collins to leave as part of major restructure
John Lewis and Waitrose will be managed and operated as one business by a single executive team
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NewsMedia Bites 23 Sep: Ocado/TDS, Sainsbury’s, M&S
Some of the biggest names in retail have become embroiled in an extraordinary legal row involving allegations of corporate espionage and conspiracy in a legal battle between Ocado and Today Development Partners.
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NewsNestlé to launch direct-to-consumer Kit Kat Chocolatory service
The online channel will allow consumers to design their own premium, eight-finger Kit Kat
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NewsMedia Bites 16 September: Sainsbury’s, Asda, Tesco/Jack’s
Sainsbury’s Mike Coupe warned that in the event of a no-deal Brexit fresh food supplies will be hit.