All John Lewis & Partners articles – Page 97
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales growth weakens
Sales at John Lewis department stores slowed to 4.1% last week to come in at £55.8m.
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OpinionInterest rate rise could knock retailers for six
There’s only so much you can do if the weather stops customers getting to your stores, or you delivering to their homes.
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AnalysisA show of support for carers
Growing numbers of carers has led to Sainsbury’s introducing a new policy. By Rebecca Thomson
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NewsThe Co-op appoints Gill Barr as marketing director
The Co-operative Group has appointed Gill Barr as its group marketing director.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 39% ahead of VAT increase
John Lewis sales soared 38.7% to £74.7m in the week to January 8, making it the largest weekly increase this financial year.
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AnalysisReady, steady... Sale!
Transforming a store for Sale is a race against the clock. So how do retailers ensure it’s as smooth as possible? Liz Morrell spent the night before Christmas at John Lewis to find out
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NewsStore chiefs warn interest rate hike would rock retail
Keeping interest rates low is vital for the retail industry this year, says Next boss
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership to invest £500m this year
John Lewis Partnership is to invest a record £500m in 2011 and indicated that the John Lewis chain will be ready to expand overseas by the year’s end.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports "outstanding" Christmas and Clearance Sales
John Lewis has reported like-for-like sales up 7.6% over Christmas in the five weeks to January 1.
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NewsRetailers fear tough year as VAT rise kicks in
Retailers, which saw shoppers flood the high street in the new year in a bid to beat today’s VAT increase, are braced to phase in price increases in the coming weeks.
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NewsJohn Lewis breaks sales records
John Lewis has smashed its single day’s sales record during its post-Christmas Clearance.
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NewsStrong start to clearance for John Lewis
John Lewis has enjoyed a strong start to its post-Christmas clearance.
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NewsJohn Lewis mid-week sales rise 4.3%
Department store chain John Lewis has reported sales up 4.3% from Sunday to Wednesday, despite freezing weather in some areas, and is preparing for its biggest-ever Sale
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NewsJohn Lewis beats snow to post sales leap
Despite taking a sales hit of almost £5m on Saturday, department store chain John Lewis managed to achieve turnover of more than £120m for the second week running and for only the second time in its history.
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NewsBad weather prompts retailers to rein in online delivery options
Retailers are changing online order and delivery options to avoid disappointing customers at Christmas as a result of renewed cold weather.
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AnalysisIn need of specialist treatment
Across games, music, sport and electricals, specialist retailers are suffering, but what is the diagnosis and can they be brought back to health, asks Nicola Harrison
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NewsChristmas on ice
High street could benefit at the expense of out-of-town shops if the bad weather continues
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NewsMid-week sales up 12% at John Lewis
John Lewis has reported that sales rose 12% between Sunday to Wednesday this week, when there was a strong performance from stores and online.
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AnalysisPassing on the VAT increase
With VAT set to rise retailers will struggle to absorb the increase, especially as other costs are rising. Some are already putting prices up to make January’s change less noticeable, Nicola Harrison discovers
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OpinionHappiness is a warm shop
Retail must be at the heart of any survey into the nation’s well-being, says Jacqueline Gold