All John Lewis & Partners articles – Page 74
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AnalysisThe Grimsey Review: Retailers’ reaction
Former Focus boss Bill Grimsey released his review of the high street featuring 31 recommendations to Government yesterday including a freeze on parking charges and a levy on large retailers to fun start ups. Retail Week rounds up the reaction.
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NewsRetailers lambast Grimsey Review's proposed levy on large retailers
Retailers have slammed calls outlined in the Grimsey Review for them to invest hundreds of millions of pounds into a high street levy at a time when they are already battling heavy tax burdens.
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NewsHomewares retailer Brissi appoints Peter Williams and Patricia Burnett
Homewares retailer Brissi has appointed retail heavyweights Peter Williams and Patricia Burnett to its board.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Signet and Amazon
Retail news round-up August 30, 2013: John Lewis to launch a new range of upholstery, Signet UK Sales fall in the second quarter, Amazon drops clause banning traders from offering products cheaper elsewhere
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NewsSwiss lingerie brand Hanro signs for first UK store
Swiss lingerie brand Hanro is poised to make its UK debut with a store in the West End of London.
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NewsJohn Lewis attempts to collar pet market with new range
John Lewis has stated its intention to chase the “hound pound” with the launch of a new pet range.
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NewsOxford Street joins forces with London Fashion Week in "most influential campaign" ever
Oxford Street is teaming up with London Fashion Week to promote the shopping Mecca as the “most powerful fashion destination in the world”.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches first ad campaign for insurance business
John Lewis is to launch its first TV ad campaign for its home insurance business, signalling a “real step change” in the retailer’s ambitions for its insurance arm.
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OpinionBlog: EBay takes a stylish swipe at personalisation
EBay is the latest retailer to integrate a stylist service onto its site in a bid to curate its vast fashion selection for its customers.
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AnalysisRetailers and restaurants: What do retailers need to know?
As John Lewis reveals plans to step up its food offering with a new restaurant brand, Retail Week takes a look at retailers’ forays into the restaurant trade.
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NewsJohn Lewis to launch new in-store restaurant format
Department store John Lewis is poised to launch a new upmarket in-store restaurant format to woo more customers to its branches.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales jump 4.4% against Olympic launch week
John Lewis sales jumped 4.4% last week, a year after the Olympics began, as the lack of spectacle freed up time for customers.
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NewsJohn Lewis to trial online personal shopper service after innovation competition
John Lewis is to trial an online personal shopper service for womenswear after staging an internal competition for innovative technology-led ideas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Smart TV, dual screening and ads - how TV's role in retail is changing
TV has come a long way since its black and white beginnings. Suzanne Bearne takes a look at the latest developments and the impact interactive TV could have on retail.
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AnalysisProfile: Waitrose boss and John Lewis deputy chairman Mark Price
Waitrose managing director Mark Price has been appointed deputy chairman of the grocer’s parent John Lewis Partnership. Retail Week takes a look at his his achievements over the past year.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales fall again as Waitrose enjoys bumper week
John Lewis sales fell again last week, as the hot weather continued to drive customers away from the retailer’s department stores. But Waitrose enjoyed bumper sales.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales fall as shoppers opt for sunshine and sport
John Lewis sales fell 8.7% to £64.2m in the week to July 13 as sunshine and sport, not shopping, were at the forefront of consumers’ minds.
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NewsJohn Lewis retail director Andrew Murphy appointed chair of UK China Visa Alliance
John Lewis retail director Andrew Murphy has been appointed chairman of lobby group the UK China Visa Alliance (UKCVA).
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NewsJohn Lewis targets 10 Asian markets in overseas concession push
John Lewis is eyeing international expansion and is targeting entering 10 new Asian markets through concessions in department stores.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis revenue surges 6.7% as Sale shoppers grab a bargain
Department store group John Lewis’ sales jumped 6.7% to £80.7m in the week to June 29 as shoppers rushed to get a bargain in its summer Sale.