All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 74
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NewsTesco records lowest market share since 2005
Tesco’s market share has slipped to its lowest level since May 2005.
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NewsFairtrade sales hit £1.3bn as Morrisons makes commitment
Fairtrade sales have hit £1.3bn with all of the major grocers backing the ethical sourcing movement last year.
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NewsValentine's fuels strong John Lewis performance
Strong Valentine’s Day sales fuelled a “cracking” performance at John Lewis last week.
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AnalysisSpeeding up the spending process
As customers demand choice in payments, do retailers that ignore self-service, contactless payment and a host of online transaction options risk losing sales? Alison Clements reports.
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AnalysisTechnological innovation: Where can retailers invest?
Rebecca Thomson reports on how retailers are adapting to technological innovation and keeping a keen eye out for emerging cutting-edge IT.
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NewsFreezing conditions affect John Lewis trade
Freezing weather conditions at the start of last week shifted trade at John Lewis-owned Waitrose into the previous week as consumers stocked up.
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NewsJohn Lewis hires former Kingfisher finance boss
John Lewis Partnership has hired Lloyds Banking Group’s retail head as its group finance director.
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NewsWinter warmers drive John Lewis sales
John Lewis sales grew 6% to £52.5m in the week to February 4 as shoppers stocked up on winter warmers in the cold weather.
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AnalysisWhat price is right?
Consumer confidence is low and the battle for spend intense, retailers are slashing prices in a bid to attract shoppers. But is this the optimum pricing strategy, asks Rebecca Thomson.
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NewsSnow hampers grocery supplies
Poor weather conditions across the UK hit grocery supplies over the weekend as retailers battled the snow and ice.
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NewsElectricals fuel John Lewis sales rise
A strong performance in electricals fuelled a good week for John Lewis with sales up 8.9%.
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AnalysisIt’s a wrap: Christmas performance revealed
Christmas is over and many retailers’ hangovers were often less painful than anticipated, but was it really better than expected? Charlotte Hardie reports.
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NewsOcado pre-tax losses narrow
Ocado’s full-year pre-tax losses have slimmed to £2.4m from £12.1m in 2010 while sales grew.
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NewsOcado slashes prices in online price war
Ocado has cut prices on a huge range of products as competition for online grocery spend tightens.
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NewsStrong online sales drive John Lewis growth
John Lewis sales rose 11.4% last week driven by a “cracking” online performance.
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AnalysisNRF: Why technology matters to retail
2012 will be a key year for retailers, with spending constrained and structural changes hitting hard. Retailers at this year’s NRF conference showed they’re tackling the hurdles head on, finds Rebecca Thomson.
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NewsWaitrose and Boots pare back product partnership
Upmarket grocer to phase out health giant’s products and replace with own-brand.
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AnalysisRight technology, right time
Technology is no longer a back-office service – it’s driving sales and changing how people shop. Rebecca Thomson discovers what’s next for retailers at the NRF conference in New York.
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NewsClearance drives strong John Lewis sales
Sales at John Lewis soared last week as its Clearance Sale drove strong online custom.