All John Lewis & Partners articles – Page 87
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AnalysisHighs and lows of click-and-collect
As retailers step up their multichannel offers, click-and-collect forms a core part of the shopping experience. Anna Richardson Taylor examines some of the more – and less – impressive services.
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NewsJubilee drives strong week at John Lewis
The Diamond Jubilee celebrations, two bank holidays and the fall of half-term all combined to boost sales by 18.1%to £63.1m last week.
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NewsLaura Ashley: Challenging times ahead
The retailer has weathered tough conditions well but still faces challenges.
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AnalysisHow Amazon changed retailing
Amazon’s impact on retail has been remarkable. Its focus on technology and new ideas have produced innovations that set the bar for the industry. Rebecca Thomson charts its rise and possible future.
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OpinionComment: Can department stores work online?
Deprived of what makes them special, can department stores work online, asks Peter Williams.
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NewsNew Look and Asos deploy augmented reality campaigns
Fashion specialists New Look and Asos have become the latest to deploy augmented reality to engage consumers as the technology becomes increasingly popular among retailers.
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NewsReiss to drive sales with iPad roll-out
Premium fashion retailer Reiss is to roll out iPads across its portfolio this month as it strives to widen its range in stores.
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AnalysisMenswear market: What do retailers need to know?
Retailers are latching onto the rise of menswear, led by factors such as men smartening up for work and the influence of sharply dressed celebrities.
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NewsWest End retail staff clean up for the Jubilee
West End retail staff volunteered in a big clean up of Oxford Street this morning in time for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this weekend.
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OpinionMoss Bros: A model for the high street
This may be a moment for menswear retailers, but only for those prepared to do something about their stores.
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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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NewsDebenhams kickstarts summer discounting frenzy
Debenhams is set to kick off what is expected to be a frenzy of discounting across the high street with the launch of its ‘Summer Spectacular’ tomorrow.
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NewsVictoria’s Secret races to open London shops for the Olympics
First UK stores to open days before the Games as the retailer aims to capitalise on tourism boom.
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NewsOak Furniture Land to increase store numbers
Oak Furniture Land is to more than double store numbers over the next 18 months after strong growth in the past year.
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OpinionAs Clinton Cards collapses, what are the PR lessons from retail failures?
In old black and white Westerns, the shopkeeper who runs the general store is at the heart of storytelling in the community.
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NewsJohn Lewis ups sales guidance after strong first quarter
Department store John Lewis has upped its sales guidance after outperforming the market in its first quarter.
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OpinionTime to get smart with CRM
As is the case with multichannel integration, customer relationship management (CRM) is a term that’s been around for years yet too few retailers appear to be practicing it.
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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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GalleryJohn Lewis: New-look beauty hall
John Lewis Oxford Street’s new beauty department is an exercise in brand promotion while remaining a branded house.