All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 32
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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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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, House of Fraser, John Lewis and more
Retail round-up on April 25, 2016: BHS on the verge of collapse as rescue talks fail, House of Fraser could change ownership again and Mark Price gets 'golden goodbye'
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AnalysisInfographic: Waitrose's China launch plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, April 22, 2016: Waitrose’s plans for launch in China, retail footfall slumps in March, plus more.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Waitrose unveils plans to sell goods in China
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Waitrose unveiling plans to sell goods in China through Alibaba’s Tmall website.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by new releases from Apple and Microsoft
Sales at John Lewis increased 5.3% last week with new releases from Apple and Microsoft boosting the performance of its electricals division.
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NewsWaitrose axes premium pay for new workers and launches in China
Waitrose has axed premium pay rates for new staff working Sundays and overtime as it unveiled plans to sell goods in China through Alibaba.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and more
Retail round-up on April 18, 2016: Qatar state fund and CVC withdraw Sainsbury's bid and Waitrose to stop paying Sunday and overtime rates.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis boosted by strong textiles and furniture sales
John Lewis posted a 15.1% jump in sales last week as its textiles and furniture categories enjoyed a “particularly strong” spring.
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NewsWaitrose latest ad campaign will use live farm footage to emphasise quality
Waitrose is launching a marketing campaign that will feature live footage from the grocer’s farms to emphasise its focus on quality.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why grocers' private labels have 'never been more important'
Private labels may have been a vital part of UK grocers’ propositions for decades, but their importance is seemingly ever-increasing.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose and John Lewis sales fall as early Easter dents revenue
Sales fell at Waitrose and John Lewis last week as the earlier Easter weekend impacted performance across the partnership.
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NewsContactless payments treble following introduction of £30 spending limit
The number of contactless transactions taking place in the UK has more than trebled since the £30 spending limit was introduced.
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NewsWaitrose launches premium brand adding hundreds of new products
Waitrose will launch a new premium brand, bringing together its existing luxury ranges under one label and developing hundreds of new products.
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NewsWaitrose to open cashless store as contactless payments gain traction
Waitrose will launch its first cashless store this summer in a bid to target the rising popularity of contactless payments.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Walmart and Waitrose
Retail news round-up on March 30, 2016: Aldi removes branded biscuits and snacks from stores, ‘Walmart Global Shop’ service launches in China and Waitrose's first cashless store.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose sales up after bumper Easter boosted by confectionery
Waitrose posted a 20.7% rise in sales last week, but the retailer said the figures were “heavily influenced” by the timing of Easter.
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NewsGoogle to roll out Android Pay across the UK for all contactless payments
Google is launching Android Pay in the UK with retailers including Boots and Aldi signed up to accept the mobile payments service.
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NewsWaitrose pushes button on ‘scan as you shop’ mobile app pilot
Waitrose is trialling a ‘scan as you shop’ Quick Check mobile app with a view to easing the checkout experience for myWaitrose customers.
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OpinionOpinion: Recognising the extraordinary talents of today’s retail leaders
The 21st Retail Week Awards with Oracle is an opportune moment to reflect on the change that continues to characterise this industry.
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AnalysisInfographic: Footfall slips in February plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, March 18, 2016: Ocado weekly orders, Paula Nickolds on Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign, plus more.