All John Lewis & Partners articles – Page 79
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise 4.2% driven by electricals
Sales at John Lewis rose 4.2% last week as a strong performance in electricals offset weak trading in fashion and homewares.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches IT apprenticeship in a bid to reduce skills gap
John Lewis has launched a technology apprenticeship as it continues to grow its IT department.
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NewsChanging supply chain takes centre stage at Retail Week Supply Chain Summit
The changing world of the retail supply chain will be discussed in depth at the Retail Week Supply Chain Summit later this week.
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AnalysisBangladesh fire and building safety Accord: What retailers need to know
A wave of retailers have been signing up to The Accord of Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh following the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in the country last month. Retail Week takes a look at what retailers need to know.
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NewsWarm bank holiday boosts sales at John Lewis and Waitrose
John Lewis sales edged up 1.8% to £65.4m last week as the warm bank holiday weekend drove sales of summer ranges in an otherwise “tougher” week.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales rise 5.3% and Waitrose celebrates 11.1% first-quarter advance
Sales at department store John Lewis rose 5.3% year on year to £67.9m last week driven by price matching and strong fashion sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Department stores' international presence
As House of Fraser prepares for an overseas assault, with its first international store due to open this year and multi-language and currency websites planned for next year, Retail Week takes a look at who is doing what overseas in the department store sector.
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OpinionComment: Customer focus is the missing ingredient
Once upon a time, a trip to the US gave a foretaste of the future of retailing, in terms of store design and new formats.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales flat despite boost from warmer weather
John Lewis recorded a 0.1% drop in sales to £61.9m last week, which proved “challenging” as the warm weather kept many customers in their gardens rather than out shopping.
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NewsJohn Lewis reclaims customer satisfaction crown
John Lewis has reclaimed its title as the top retailer for customer satisfaction, knocking Ikea from the top spot.
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NewsJohn Lewis online sales reach £1bn as revamped website unveiled
Department store John Lewis’ online sales have broken through the £1bn barrier as the retailer unveils a new £40m web platform.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales growth slows in ‘solid’ week of trading
John Lewis managing director Andy Street reported “solid” sales growth of 6.9% to £65.3m last week as tough comparatives checked the double-digit growth enjoyed during much of 2013.
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Analysis
Analysis: How retailers can cope with ongoing weather storms
Debenhams has blamed a drop in profits on unseasonable weather, but what can retailers do to battle against the elements as they have this winter?
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NewsJohn Lewis sales dip 3.2% due to Easter distortion
John Lewis sales fell 3.2% to £64.6m last week as it came against tough comparisons as Easter fell in the same week last year.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise as shoppers switch to winter wear
John Lewis sales rose 13.5% to £65.76m last week as sales of winter wear and boots surged amid snow-hit Britain.
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NewsShortlist for PayPal etail awards 2013 unveiled
The shortlist for the PayPal etail awards 2013 has been unveiled with the leading players in the sector all battling it out for a coveted trophy.
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NewsRetailers meet with Government to debate high street's future
The Government’s new Future High Streets Forum, co-chaired by Alliance Boots’ health and beauty boss Alex Gourlay, met for the first time today to attempt to plot a course for the high street’s recovery.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can fashion retailers blame it on the weatherman?
When Debenhams rolled out the weather excuse earlier this month when issuing a profit warning, the industry scoffed and its share price plummeted.
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NewsJohn Lewis revenue dips 0.3% as fashion sales plunge
Department store John Lewis sales dipped 0.3% in the week to March 16 as the cold snap led to a 10% drop in womenswear revenue.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Out-of-town retail parks will struggle, says Bill Grimsey
Out-of-town retail parks will suffer the same decline as high streets as shoppers move online, said Bill Grimsey, former boss of Focus DIY and author of Sold Out, at Retail Week Live today.