All John Lewis & Partners articles – Page 42
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NewsSales surge at John Lewis and Waitrose as warm weather fuels growth
Sales have surged at both John Lewis and Waitrose as warm weather and the demand for back-to-school products fuelled growth.
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AnalysisThis week in retail: John Lewis' Andy Street eyes move from tills to town hall
Thursday brings results and updates from a raft of retail’s biggest names, as Next, Morrisons and John Lewis update.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss Andy Street enters race to be West Midlands mayor
John Lewis managing director Andy Street is to stand as the Conservative candidate to be mayor of the West Midlands.
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NewsRetail Diary: Sainsbury’s meal deal or no deal and Apple’s wireless shock
Apple has given tech retailers a lift, Sainsbury’s meal deal has taken a dive and Selfridges is gearing up for a more sustainable ride.
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NewsAgenda: John Lewis, Next, Morrisons, Primark and JD Sports all update
Retail Week looks ahead to a packed seven days with updates from John Lewis, Next, Morrisons, Primark, Ocado and JD Sports all on the agenda.
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AnalysisIn numbers: John Lewis opens Magna Park warehouse extension
John Lewis opened its new distribution facilities yesterday, which is set to take its industry-leading fulfilment offer to a new level.
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NewsJohn Lewis to speed up fulfilment with new distribution centres
John Lewis has opened two new distribution centres costing £150m to bolster its omnichannel strategy and streamline fulfilment.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Tesco, John Lewis and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct to appoint workers’ rep, John Lewis distribution centres and BHS customer data bought by Qatari firm.
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NewsWaitrose sales surge following back-to-school season
Waitrose sales rose last week, buoyed by warm weather and the back-to-school season, although sister retailer John Lewis fared less well.
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OpinionOpinion: Why the reliance on department stores as centre anchors is waning
It’s been a turbulent year for UK retail, with some of the country’s longest-standing department stores coming under intense pressure.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why department stores are banking on beauty to boost sales
John Lewis this week revealed plans to plough further investment into its beauty offer, as it aims to exploit the growing category.
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NewsJohn Lewis to recruit 3,500 temporary partners for Christmas
John Lewis will recruit more than 3,500 temporary staff across retail and distribution to help it cope with demand during its Christmas period.
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NewsJohn Lewis splashes £9m on upgrading beauty halls as new brands unveiled
John Lewis is investing £9m in upgrading beauty halls at a clutch of its stores, introducing new brands in a bid to “supercharge” its offering.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Sports Direct and more
Retail round-up: John Lewis to inject £9m to expand its beauty halls and Sports Direct under pressure over workplace practices review.
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NewsTopshop names smart fabric start-up as winner of wearable tech initiative
Topshop will collaborate with smart textiles start-up The Crated as the winner of its wearable tech competition to create a product prototype.
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NewsWaitrose sales hot up as warm weather sends shoppers outdoors
Waitrose said last week’s warm weather and the Rio Olympics inspired people to head outdoors, resulting in a 4.7% sales uplift.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Recession lessons that will help retailers trade through Brexit
As retailers prepare for any Brexit storm, we look at what can be learned from the success stories of the recent recession.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers capitalise on Pinterest's growing popularity?
As Burberry partners with Pinterest and it adds promoted videos to its advertising offer, how can retailers use the platform to boost sales?
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AnalysisBig box, little box, cardboard box: Why big retailers are shrinking
Big-box retailers are branching out of retail parks and adopting new channels such as smaller high street stores to target new shoppers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will UK department stores follow Macy’s lead and shut stores?
Macy’s decision to shutter 100 of its shops across the US created shockwaves last week, despite its recent poor financial performance.