All John Lewis Partnership articles – Page 29
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump as Father's Day effect offsets impact of wet weather
John Lewis recorded a jump in sales last week as a boost from Father’s Day offset the negative impact of unseasonably wet weather.
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AnalysisPower List: Risk-takers and innovators in retail reap rewards
Conditions remain hard in retail, but the risk-takers are coming out on top as this year’s Retail Week Power List makes clear.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose buoyed by Queen's birthday and Euro 2016
John Lewis and Waitrose enjoyed sales uplifts last week as the Queen’s 90th birthday and the start of Euro 2016 boosted performance.
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NewsIndustry chiefs lock horns with ministers in first retail roundtable
Business minister Anna Soubry has branded a meeting with industry chiefs an “important milestone” as the government ups its dialogue with retailers.
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AnalysisProfile: House of Fraser’s new chief customer officer David Walmsley
House of Fraser is set to benefit from the appointment of former M&S digital director David Walmsley, who replaces Andy Harding.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose boosts John Lewis numbers as fashion sales dip
John Lewis’ sales were buoyed by a strong performance at Waitrose last week, as consumers stocked up on essentials for the warm weather.
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DataData: Aldi and Shop Direct lead top 10 ranking of staff efficiency
Retail Week Prospect ranks the 10 most productive retailers in the UK in terms of staff costs.
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NewsSainsbury's bid for Argos faces probe by competition watchdog
The UK’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Sainsbury’s planned £1.4bn acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales boosted by electricals and home technology
John Lewis sales jumped last week as performance of its electricals and home technology category drove an overall uplift in revenues.
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OpinionBlog: Retailers must let the customer drive their supply chain strategy
This year’s Retail Week Supply Chain Summit focused on why putting the customer at the heart of your strategy and embracing change are essential.
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DataData: The 15 best retailers to work for in the UK – according to employees
In a ferociously hard-fought retail environment, attracting and retaining the best staff can make a competitive difference.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by warm weather and healthy living trend
John Lewis posted a jump in sales last week as warm weather and the continued healthy living trend boosted performance across categories.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Time for retail to raise the multichannel bar
If every business worth its salt is becoming multichannel, how can retailers up the ante and go one step better than rivals? Jon Severs reports
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NewsMajority of ‘vulnerable’ retail workers are women, BRC reveals
Nearly half a million retail workers – 70% of them women – are the most vulnerable to structural changes hitting the industry, the BRC has warned.
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NewsCharlie Mayfield: 'Winners and losers' of retail dependent on employees
John Lewis’ Sir Charlie Mayfield has said the “difference between winners and losers in retail will depend on who they employ and the jobs they do”.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise as fashion ranges are buoyed by warmer weekend
John Lewis sales spiked last week as the department store’s fashion lines were lifted by warmer weather to deliver strong growth.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise spurred by technology and furniture
John Lewis has reported a rise in sales for the 13th week of the year, with many categories across home, fashion and grocery delivering results.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Turning virtual reality into a tangible retail tool
From tardis car showrooms to try before you fly holidays, augmented reality is making its presence felt in the retail industry.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis fashion sales drop but home and electricals soar
John Lewis suffered a sharp drop in fashion sales last week, but furniture and electrical sales gave the department store a boost.
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DataData: Why BHS will find it challenging to offload store leases
BHS will find it ‘challenging’ to offload its property leases to potential new occupiers, according to experts from the Local Data Company.