Archive of all John Lewis articles – Page 9
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership launches new employment programme for care leavers
JLP has been running pilots in partnership with councils and local charities across different areas of the country to provide training and employment in its stores
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose’s free coffee may be grabbing headlines, but its Caffè Nero tie-up is the real news
Waitrose commercial director Charlotte Di Cello has hailed the partnership “an ideal fit” and hinted at “more benefits in the pipeline”
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NewsHolland & Barrett launches menopause support service in stores and online
Holland & Barrett said the move aimed to raise awareness and boost menopause education in order to help women struggling with symptoms
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Grocer 33Grocer 33 store of the week: Waitrose Harrogate
‘The thing we are stepping into at Harrogate at the moment is making sure partners are being looked after through the cost of living crisis’
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Analysis & FeaturesWill supermarket net-zero plans survive the cost of living crisis?
COP26 saw a raft of climate commitments. But will businesses see them through in tough times?
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NewsWaitrose commits to zero deforestation sourcing as part of new sustainability strategy
It has also vowed to source all key raw materials in its own-band products from more sustainable or recycled sourced by 2025
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NewsMedia Bites 4 October: Tory conference, John Lewis, Quality Street
Coverage in this morning’s papers is dominated by the latest news from the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
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NewsWaitrose and John Lewis join with WWF for conservation projects in UK and India
The partnership will see Waitrose’s parent company invest £2m to fund ecosystem protection and regeneration projects in Norfolk and western Tamil Nadu
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Analysis & FeaturesAs energy prices soar, is it time supermarkets went off-grid?
Food stores are some of the biggest energy users in the country, but as prices soar and net zero targets loom, can they find new ways to power themselves?
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NewsMedia Bites 16 Sep: John Lewis Partnership, THG, Hilton Food Group
John Lewis needs a Christmas miracle to pay staff annual bonus after the department store racks up near £100m half-year loss
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose needs to be brave and bold to stave off sales and profits decline
Waitrose shoppers are feeling the inflationary pinch, but James Bailey insists quality will out
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NewsCity snapshot: John Lewis Partnership plunges to £92m first half loss amid Waitrose slowdown
John Lewis Partnership has plunged to a £92m first half loss amid falling Waitrose sales and a wider slowdown of consumer spending. Plus, Hilton Food Group warns on second half performance, THG takes margin hit amid inflationary pressure and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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Grocer 33Waitrose Altrincham: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I’ve absolutely loved working here – it’s a really tight-knit, passionate and committed team and they’ve made me feel so welcome’
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NewsMedia Bites 13 September: Queen Elizabeth, Asda, food shortages
Stores including John Lewis, Waitrose and Homebase have said they will shut on Monday 19 September, as a sign of respect to Queen Elizabeth II on her funeral.
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket opening times on the day of the Queen’s funeral
19 September 2022 has been declared a public holiday in the UK meaning many shops are likely to amend their opening hours
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Comment & OpinionHow will the supermarkets treat the Queen’s funeral? It’s all a question of tone
Supermarkets will want to avoid being seen as cashing in on the state funeral while staying open for as much time as possible
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NewsMedia Bites 12 Sep: Wilko, FeverTree, UK economy
Discount retailer Wilko is unilaterally changing its schedule of rent payments to conserve cash, as high street chains buckle under cost pressures
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NewsCity Snapshot: MP Evans profits soar on record palm oil prices
Profits at palm oil producer MP Evans have soared as the price of the edible vegetable oil hit record highs as a result of the Ukraine war.
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NewsFood industry unites to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The reaction began almost immediately after yesterday’s announcement that the nation’s longest-reigning monarch had died at Balmoral Castle aged 96
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NewsSodaStream brings Pepsi Max Cherry flavour mix to the UK
One 440ml bottle of the flavour is claimed to make ‘up to nine litres’ of the soft drink