All John Lewis & Partners articles – Page 24
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News
Brexit to hit UK retailers’ profitability, warns Moody’s
British retailers’ profitability is likely to be held back by Brexit, according to research by credit ratings agency Moody’s.
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Opinion
Retail’s next tech tidal wave is closer than you think
It’s not just the high street that’s changing, it’s the entire retail landscape.
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Analysis
The start-ups helping John Lewis Partnership banish plastic
Tackling the plastic problem was the theme of John Lewis Partnership’s latest JLAB innovation programme. We profile the start-ups it believes can help fix it.
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Opinion
Opinion: Apps, not in-store screens, are the future
Burberry has just finished a revamp of its global flagship on Regent Street and one thing that is apparent is that much-vaunted tech, trumpeted when the store opened in 2012, has been largely stripped out.
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News
John Lewis hands Allam new director of services role
John Lewis & Partners has appointed its first ever director of services as it presses ahead with plans to broaden its proposition beyond retail.
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Analysis
Analysis: What John Lewis profit plunge means for retail
John Lewis Partnership’s precipitous profits collapse had been flagged well in advance but, when it came, jaws still dropped.
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Analysis
Charlie Mayfield on discounting, 'no deal' and Dominic Raab
Sir Charlie Mayfield presided over presenting the worst first-half results in decades for John Lewis this morning but came out fighting.
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News
John Lewis profits crash 99% despite sales rise
John Lewis Partnership’s profits have crashed 98.8% despite rising sales in the “most promotional market in almost a decade”.
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Analysis
Analysis: Where next for Debenhams?
Department store group Debenhams has hired KPMG to advise on options as it endures harsh trading.
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Video
Watch: John Lewis rebrand – will the people beat the drones?
As John Lewis rebranded to reflect the importance of its staff, boss Paula Nickolds said: “Where others are investing in drones, we’re investing in people.” This week, the Retail Week team debates JLP’s strategy.
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Analysis
First look: John Lewis' rebranded Oxford Street store
John Lewis has unveiled a fresh look at its Oxford Street flagship, including a rebranding, greater emphasis on services and departmental overhauls.
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Analysis
Nickolds and Collins on John Lewis and Waitrose's rebrand
John Lewis and Waitrose have unveiled some of the biggest changes to their businesses in decades, including a rebrand. Here, their managing directors write exclusively for Retail Week about positioning for success in a shifting retail landscape.
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Analysis
Analysis: How the warehouse is becoming the new shop
Retail in the old days used to be so much simpler. Location, location, location was a guiding mantra and chains raced to grab the best sites on the best high streets and top malls and parks.
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Opinion
Opinion: What Ashley needs to do with House of Fraser
There is an almost pointless anonymity about House of Fraser stores currently. That is the challenge Mike Ashley must address.
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Retail Voice
Combat online generalists with services and specialism
In order to meet the increasing expectations of consumers, retailers must embrace the services revolution.
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Analysis
In pictures: The products and trends of Christmas 2018
In an ultra-competitive retail environment, the golden quarter is make or break for many, but what products and trends will win out?
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Cartoon
Retail cartoon: John Lewis crosses its fingers for revamp
Patrick Blower’s take on the biggest revamp of stores in John Lewis’ history.
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Opinion
John Lewis ‘pilot’ stores symptomatic of digital shift
The fact that John Lewis will use 15 stores to pilot new ideas is symbolic of coming to terms with digital and the new terrestrial.
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News
John Lewis sales slump due to hot weather and World Cup
John Lewis recorded a drop in its weekly sales as strong sales of summer products failed to offset declines in its home division.
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News
John Lewis prepares radical overhaul of stores
John Lewis is preparing to unveil the biggest store revamp in its history as it fights back against turbulent high street trading.