All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 67
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AnalysisAnalysis: OFT cracks down on grocery sector
BOGOFs and multibuys could make way for more sophisticated promotions as supermarkets comply with new guidelines to stamp out confusing and misleading deals.
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NewsPressure mounts on Waitrose over relationship with Shell
Waitrose has come under pressure from consumers over its relationship with oil giant Shell after the grocer agreed to convert all of its petrol stations to Shell.
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NewsAldi continues sales surge as Morrisons pressure mounts
Aldi has continued to record strong double-digit sales growth “unabated” while Morrisons trails the pack in a fiercely competitive grocery market.
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OpinionComment: Why did the OFT's decision on promotions take so long?
The OFT’s announcement that eight retailers have agreed to a set of principles over special offers and promotions is a welcome move.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts record Saturday driven by Black Friday
John Lewis sales surged 11% last week to £109.6m driven by promotions across Black Friday, the Countdown to Christmas event and price-matching activity.
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NewsWaitrose to extend Christmas opening hours
Waitrose will add 4,700 extra hours to its store opening times this Christmas and has upped the number of online delivery slots.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership appoints first customer insight director
The John Lewis Partnership has hired its first customer insight director to increase understanding of shopper behavior across John Lewis and Waitrose.
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OpinionComment: Stupidity Inc - a high street shoots itself in the foot over Space (NK) invader
High Streets may have empty units, but it may be their own fault.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales weekly sales break £100m barrier
John Lewis has enjoyed a record week’s trading, breaking broke through the £100m mark in November for the first time.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose sales surge
John Lewis and Waitrose recorded a “robust” trading week last week as the collapse of Comet and early party food orders drove sales at the respective retailers.
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NewsSainsbury's outperforms Big Four, Nielsen data shows
Sainsbury’s is the stand-out performer in the Big Four supermarkets winning 16% market share and generating a 7.4% sales jump in the 12 weeks to November 10, Nielsen data shows.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Ocado's "lifeline" help fund growth?
As Ocado secures extra capital and time to progress its growth strategy, Retail Week asks what the deal means for the etailer’s much questioned future.
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AnalysisProfile: Diana Hunter, chief executive, Bargain Booze
After experienced grocery executive Diana Hunter surprised retail this week by revealing she will be making the leftfield move from Waitrose to Bargain Booze, Alex Lawson profiles the well-respected grocery specialist.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose sales soar as shoppers prepare for Christmas
John Lewis sales soared 11.4% year on year in its week to November 10.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The retail property location challenge
Many think that there is a North-South divide in the UK when it comes to the retail property market. However, the reality is more complex.
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NewsBargain Booze poaches Waitrose director as new chief executive
Bargain Booze has poached Waitrose convenience director Diana Hunter to become its new chief executive.
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NewsShop Direct eyes Comet brand
Shop Direct is considering buying the brand and website of ailing electricals retailer Comet, which collapsed into administration last week.
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OpinionComment: The sniping at business must stop
Successful companies contribute to society, so don’t knock them.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How has Marks & Spencer found the sweet spot in food?
Marks & Spencer today reported a 1.1% like-for-like uplift in first half food sales with growth stepping up from 0.6% in the first quarter to 1.6% in the second. Retail Week takes a look at how the food division has achieved growth while its general merchandise arm struggles.
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NewsSainsbury's records strong growth as Morrisons loses share, says Kantar
Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Waitrose have continued their strong recent growth at the expense of Morrisons and The Co-operative, according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel.