All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 69
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OpinionComment: Moss Bros set for growth
The Olympics effect on retail has been felt in some unexpected ways. At Moss Bros, the Games – along with the Jubilee celebrations and the Euro 2012 tournament – led to the deferral of weddings and an impact on its hire business in the first half.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The mobile payments market
The mobile payments market is still developing, but it’s already crowded and can be confusing. Claire Burke asks who are the main players and what’s in it for them?
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OpinionComment: The future of UK retail from 2013
Today Jon Copestake is speaking at the Retail Week Technology Summit 2012 about the outlook for retail. Here are his thoughts.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 12.9% last week
John Lewis sales surged 12.9% to £65.59m in the week to September 15.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail innovators - Turning ideas into reality
In the search for growth, innovation is more important than ever. Sarah Butler finds out how to do it and talks to some of the best in the business about how to generate, and implement, new ideas.
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NewsOcado third-quarter sales up 10%
Sales at Ocado grew 9.9% year on year to £162.6m in the third quarter as the rate of sales growth slowed, as the online grocer battled the negative impact of the Olympics.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lessons from the September reporting season
A raft of retailers ranging from John Lewis to Argos and spanning food to homewares updated last week. Retail Week examines the picture they paint of retail conditions.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales slow as shoppers enjoy good weather
John Lewis sales slowed on last year as the good weather resulted in a drop in footfall for the week to September 8.
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AnalysisSite review: Waitrose Vs Tesco
Mike Spicer Chief executive at Pulse Group, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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NewsWaitrose launches new graduate scheme
Waitrose has begun a hunt for the Mark Prices of the future with a new graduate scheme launching today.
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NewsWaitrose set to look outside London for new 'dark' stores
Waitrose could become the first grocer to open a ‘dark’ store to fulfil online orders outside of London as the retailer’s online sales soar.
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InterviewQ&A: Waitrose managing director Mark Price
Waitrose reported a strong performance in the first half today with profits up 28.9%. Managing director Mark Price tells Alex Lawson how the retailer has achieved success in a difficult climate.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership profits climb 60% in first half
Profits at the John Lewis Partnership soared almost 60% as buoyant trading and the growth of online shopping drove sales at both John Lewis and Waitrose.
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NewsAsda and Sainsbury's lead the grocery pack
Asda and Sainsbury’s continue to outpace the UK grocery market while Morrisons achieved the slowest growth of the big four grocers.
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NewsGrocery bosses to meet David Cameron to tackle youth unemployment
The bosses of Asda, Morrisons, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose are to attend a meeting in Downing Street today to discuss youth unemployment.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How should grocers grow in the future?
Grocers are moving away from hypermarkets to focus on a more diverse portfolio that recognises the importance of ecommerce and convenience.
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AnalysisThe wine market: What do retailers need to know?
Morrisons yesterday revealed it is to enter the online wine market later this year. Retail Week takes a look at the category.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales driven by "first signs of autumn"
John Lewis sales soared 15.3% to £70.51m in the week to September 1 as “the first signs of autumn” drove footfall.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers’ evolving communications strategies
Retailers’ evolving communications strategies have sparked reviews of the creative agencies they work with.
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NewsMorrisons begins ecommerce push
Morrisons has kick-started its multichannel expansion by making its first move online.