All John Lewis & Partners articles – Page 14
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NewsJohn Lewis and Nike enter the metaverse with immersive online experiences
John Lewis has teamed up with ITV to create an immersive digital experience on multiplayer game Fortnite, while Nike has unveiled a virtual world called Nikeland on gaming platform Roblox.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches £1m sustainable innovation fund
The John Lewis Partnership has created a £1m fund inviting academics, charities and start-ups to pitch sustainable ideas.
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VideoWatch: John Lewis, M&S, Boots and Sports Direct launch Christmas adverts
As this year’s eagerly-anticipated festive season approaches, Retail Week takes a look at the Christmas campaigns of John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Boots and Sports Direct.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership inks £420m financing deal tied to sustainability targets
John Lewis Partnership has agreed to a new, five-year revolving credit facility in which the interest rate is linked to environmental ambitions.
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DataRanking: From M&S to Iceland – UK consumers’ favourite brands
Marks & Spencer has been crowned the best retail brand according to shoppers in YouGov’s UK Retail Rankings 2021.
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AnalysisFrom Aldi to Wilko: the retailers closing on Boxing Day 2021
A growing number of retailers are planning to give employees an extra day of leave this festive season by keeping stores shut this Boxing Day. Retail Week tracks which retailers will remain shut on 26 December.
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AnalysisKen Murphy, Pippa Wicks, Roger Wade, Steve Murrells and more – all the stories from Retail Week Live
Everything you need to know from both days of Retail Week Live 2021
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NewsJohn Lewis online sales soar as home renovations and skincare products fly
Despite the easing of restrictions over the course of the year, the pandemic’s lasting impact was reflected in consumers’ choices with sales of home office and exercise equipment, as well as garden furniture, soaring.
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DataRanking: The top 20 most trusted UK retailers
Exclusive Retail Week research reveals the UK’s top 20 most trusted retailers, as voted for by consumers.
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NewsJohn Lewis faces staff backlash over bonus awards
John Lewis has sparked a backlash among its workforce after paying bonuses to hundreds of its staff, despite shelving its partnership-wide bonus.
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AnalysisFalse dawn or fresh start: Has John Lewis really got its mojo back?
While the consensus was that John Lewis’ first half would be an improvement from last year, the retailer has hugely exceeded expectations. Is this the start of a new day for the embattled department store chain, or a papering over of the cracks?
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NewsJohn Lewis targets value as it launches Anyday clothing range
John Lewis has revealed plans to roll out a cheaper fashion line under its Anyday banner.
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NewsJohn Lewis builds offer beyond retail with ethical financial products
John Lewis Partnership has entered the retail investment market for the first time as it seeks to generate more profits from outside traditional retail.
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NewsJohn Lewis leases massive distribution centre from Tesco to support online growth
John Lewis Partnership has agreed the lease of a 1 million sq ft distribution centre from Tesco as it builds online operations.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose raise drivers’ pay to combat shortage
John Lewis Partnership, owner of the eponymous department store business and grocer Waitrose, has become the latest retailer to increase drivers’ pay as the industry faces a shortage.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Mitchell the latest savvy appointment for John Lewis
John Lewis has been among the most active recruiters since the turn of the year and this week it revealed another significant senior hire with Kathleen Mitchell joining as trading director.
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NewsExclusive: John Lewis bolsters top team with appointment of trading director
John Lewis has raided Accessorize to recruit a new trading director, strengthening the leadership team as the department store group pursues a turnaround.
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NewsJohn Lewis, Tesco and Sainsbury’s ask shoppers and staff to keep face masks
John Lewis, Tesco and Sainsbury’s have joined a growing number of big-name retailers that will encourage staff and shoppers to keep wearing face masks after July 19.
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NewsExclusive: John Lewis and Waitrose poised to make 1,000 roles redundant
Department store group John Lewis and sister business Waitrose have proposed 1,000 redundancies in stores, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisDeep dive: Virtuous circle – how retail is cashing in on the resale and rental economy
From Depop to MusicMagpie to Ikea’s Buy Back scheme, the second-hand economy has proliferated over the past decade, but it is only during the last year or two that its business models have really begun to resonate with consumers and retailers alike.