All John Lewis & Partners articles – Page 76
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News
John Lewis weekly sales rise 5.3% and Waitrose celebrates 11.1% first-quarter advance
Sales at department store John Lewis rose 5.3% year on year to £67.9m last week driven by price matching and strong fashion sales.
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Analysis
Analysis: Department stores' international presence
As House of Fraser prepares for an overseas assault, with its first international store due to open this year and multi-language and currency websites planned for next year, Retail Week takes a look at who is doing what overseas in the department store sector.
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Opinion
Comment: Customer focus is the missing ingredient
Once upon a time, a trip to the US gave a foretaste of the future of retailing, in terms of store design and new formats.
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John Lewis sales flat despite boost from warmer weather
John Lewis recorded a 0.1% drop in sales to £61.9m last week, which proved “challenging” as the warm weather kept many customers in their gardens rather than out shopping.
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John Lewis reclaims customer satisfaction crown
John Lewis has reclaimed its title as the top retailer for customer satisfaction, knocking Ikea from the top spot.
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John Lewis online sales reach £1bn as revamped website unveiled
Department store John Lewis’ online sales have broken through the £1bn barrier as the retailer unveils a new £40m web platform.
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John Lewis sales growth slows in ‘solid’ week of trading
John Lewis managing director Andy Street reported “solid” sales growth of 6.9% to £65.3m last week as tough comparatives checked the double-digit growth enjoyed during much of 2013.
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Analysis
Analysis: How retailers can cope with ongoing weather storms
Debenhams has blamed a drop in profits on unseasonable weather, but what can retailers do to battle against the elements as they have this winter?
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John Lewis sales dip 3.2% due to Easter distortion
John Lewis sales fell 3.2% to £64.6m last week as it came against tough comparisons as Easter fell in the same week last year.
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John Lewis sales rise as shoppers switch to winter wear
John Lewis sales rose 13.5% to £65.76m last week as sales of winter wear and boots surged amid snow-hit Britain.
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Shortlist for PayPal etail awards 2013 unveiled
The shortlist for the PayPal etail awards 2013 has been unveiled with the leading players in the sector all battling it out for a coveted trophy.
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Retailers meet with Government to debate high street's future
The Government’s new Future High Streets Forum, co-chaired by Alliance Boots’ health and beauty boss Alex Gourlay, met for the first time today to attempt to plot a course for the high street’s recovery.
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Analysis
Analysis: Can fashion retailers blame it on the weatherman?
When Debenhams rolled out the weather excuse earlier this month when issuing a profit warning, the industry scoffed and its share price plummeted.
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John Lewis revenue dips 0.3% as fashion sales plunge
Department store John Lewis sales dipped 0.3% in the week to March 16 as the cold snap led to a 10% drop in womenswear revenue.
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Retail Week Live: Out-of-town retail parks will struggle, says Bill Grimsey
Out-of-town retail parks will suffer the same decline as high streets as shoppers move online, said Bill Grimsey, former boss of Focus DIY and author of Sold Out, at Retail Week Live today.
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John Lewis to trial £2m 'little Waitrose' food offer
John Lewis is to introduce a food offer in its Watford shop enabling customers to stock up on Waitrose products whilst shopping the department store.
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John Lewis demands rebate from suppliers
John Lewis has been accused of “abusing” its suppliers for demanding a rebate from them despite sales of their products rising.
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Opinion
Blog: John Lewis Partnership results day gains added spice
The buzz of John Lewis Partnership’s results day is one of the most iconic days in the retail calendar and its usual vibrancy had added spice yesterday.
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News
John Lewis delivers "extremely strong" performance with sales up 13.3%
John Lewis’ sales advanced 13.3% to £64.3m last week, as it generated double-digit sales increases across 16 stores and online.
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Charlie Mayfield calls on Government to 'moderate' rates rise
John Lewis Partnership chairman Charlie Mayfield called on Government to analyse the impact of the proposed rise in business rates ahead of the Budget later this month.