All John Lewis & Partners articles – Page 49
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by new releases from Apple and Microsoft
Sales at John Lewis increased 5.3% last week with new releases from Apple and Microsoft boosting the performance of its electricals division.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Debenhams is reducing its reliance on fashion
Debenhams was able to paint a positive picture at its half-year financials last week as profits and like-for-likes rose.
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OpinionOpinion: Facebook’s chatbot and the future of retail sales
Facebook’s recently launched chatbot technology could revolutionise customer service, online delivery and sales for retailers.
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OpinionOpinion: Fresh retail thinking needed as shopping habits change
In the run-up to the future of retail and consumer conference R:evolution, TrueStart explores innovation in retail today.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis boosted by strong textiles and furniture sales
John Lewis posted a 15.1% jump in sales last week as its textiles and furniture categories enjoyed a “particularly strong” spring.
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AnalysisAnalysis: John Lewis’ IT boss on early adoption and smart home technology
John Lewis is developing a raft of tech initiatives to drive sales. We spoke to IT director Paul Coby about innovation and investment.
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GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis opens smart home area in flagship store
John Lewis has opened a smart home shopping section in its Oxford Street flagship to cash in on the rising popularity of connected devices.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose and John Lewis sales fall as early Easter dents revenue
Sales fell at Waitrose and John Lewis last week as the earlier Easter weekend impacted performance across the partnership.
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NewsJohn Lewis to focus on health and convenience as third JLab launches
John Lewis is seeking start-ups with a health and convenience focus as it launches this year’s JLab technology competition.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose sales up after bumper Easter boosted by confectionery
Waitrose posted a 20.7% rise in sales last week, but the retailer said the figures were “heavily influenced” by the timing of Easter.
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NewsJohn Lewis to open IT hub in Birmingham to test new store technology
John Lewis is opening an IT hub in conjunction with its Birmingham flagship which will allow staff to test store technology in real time.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are the leading contenders to succeed Chris North at Amazon?
Amazon UK boss Chris North has quit after five years at the helm to join US etailer Shutterfly. Who will replace him at the online titan?
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AnalysisOpinion: How Aldi, Lidl and John Lewis resonate with customers
As the UK retail market continues to grow, retailers need to determine how best to win a share of that growth.
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AnalysisInfographic: Footfall slips in February plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, March 18, 2016: Ocado weekly orders, Paula Nickolds on Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign, plus more.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales tumble as fashion falls 10%
John Lewis Partnership has reported a drop in sales for the sixth week of its financial year, as fashion sales decreased 10%.
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AnalysisBe Inspired campaign: Rallying the next generation of female retail leaders
As Retail Week unveils a campaign to encourage women leaders, we look at the importance of role models in creating boardroom diversity.
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VideoThe Retail Week: John Lewis, Waitrose, Morrisons and Sunday trading discussed
The John Lewis Partnership and Morrisons share results, and the Government is defeated over Sunday trading in The Retail Week for March 11.
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AnalysisWaitrose and John Lewis bosses on Amazon, own-brand growth and fashion
John Lewis Partnership today reported a slide in full-year pre-tax group profits, but the retailer insisted it was a solid performance.
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VideoWatch: John Lewis' Andy Street on results, consumer trends and m-commerce
As John Lewis reveals a fall in profits, managing director Andy Street talks about omnichannel and the categories driving growth this year.
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AnalysisWatch: Waitrose’s Mark Price on its results, Sunday trading and his successor
As Waitrose reports decreased profits and like-for-likes, departing boss Price shares his views on the grocer and his future plans.