All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 72
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NewsWarm weather drives John Lewis sales
John Lewis sales were up 9.3% to £60m in the week to May 26 as summer “finally arrived across the country”.
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NewsRetailers hope for Jubilee spending spree
Retailers hope the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend will spark a rush of celebratory spending and lift consumer confidence after a wet spring dampened sales.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts sales uplift
John Lewis recorded a “solid” week last week with sales up 11.6%.
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NewsOcado expects 13% second quarter sales uplift
Ocado has forecast a 13% uplift in gross sales for the second quarter, up from a rise of 10.9% in the first quarter.
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Tesco and Morrisons lose share in competitive market
Tesco and Morrisons continued to feel the pressure in a fiercely competitive grocery market and agaisnt tough like-for-likes in the last month.
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NewsJohn Lewis enjoys strong bank holiday sales
John Lewis enjoyed a strong bank holiday last week, recording a 16.6% uplift in sales.
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NewsBoots launches new food range in bid to build market share
Boots is aiming to build food market share with the launch later this year of a range built around evening meals, and may even sell wine.
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OpinionWill Bolland's initiatives shape up for M&S?
Next week brings the main opportunity to find out how Marc Bolland’s strategy at Marks & Spencer is progressing when the retail bellwether posts full-year results.
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NewsAlliance Boots' trading profit soars as it targets international growth
Alliance Boots, parent of health and beauty retailer Boots, has posted double digit annual growth despite a “difficult” economic climate.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports bouyant sales
John Lewis reported a strong week with the weather and electricals sales playing in its favour.
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NewsKing: Sainsbury's has the edge in the grocery market
Sainsbury’s boss insists the retailer is leading the way on quality and service.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Brand Match has helped, but where next for Sainsbury's?
Sainsbury’s flagged the success of Brand Match, the coupon at till initiative it rolled out in November, as an important contributor to its success as it unveiled full-year figures.
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OpinionTesco Value makes way for Tesco Everyday Value
So, Tesco Value, the iconic economy private-label launched in 1993, will soon be no more.
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OpinionLondon 2012 Olympics: Which supermarket will benefit most?
Now that the official 100 day countdown until the London 2012 Olympics is well and truly underway, Steve Smith explores which supermarket is likely to benefit most from London 2012.
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NewsElectricals and technology drive John Lewis sales rise
Sales at John Lewis jumped last week, powered by a strong performance in electricals and home technology.
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AnalysisDiamond Jubilee: Raising consumer spirits
Consumer spirits are low but as a summer of big events nears, kicked off by the Diamond Jubilee, retail could have a moment in the sun.
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NewsWolfson: Recession won't knock consumer confidence
Next boss believes GDP figures will be adjusted to show growth and Jubilee will deliver sales boost.
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NewsWaitrose extends its brand price match with Tesco
Waitrose is expanding its Brand Price Match, which promises prices on par with Tesco on branded goods.
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NewsWaitrose donates man hours in community scheme
Waitrose is donating staff hours to charities and causes in their local area.
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NewsJohn Lewis records strong sales
Sales at John Lewis were up 16.5% to £61.95m aided by a 56.5% uplift in online sales.