All John Lewis Partnership articles – Page 60
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AnalysisRetail Week Conference: Highlights from day one
The great and the good of the retail world descended on The Cloud Retail Week Conference yesterday, with senior retailers discussing everything from the death of the high street to the profitability of the multichannel customer.
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AnalysisVideo: John Lewis boss Andy Street on the company's business model
John Lewis boss Andy Street speaks to Retail Week’s Nicola Harrison about the company’s bonus scheme and its importance to the partners.
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GalleryVideo: John Lewis staff take home 14% bonus as profits dip
John Lewis staff will take home 14% of their annual salary as the retailer reported pre-tax and bonus profits dropped 3.8% to £353.8m in its full year.
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NewsHobbs and Phase Eight vying to buy Fenn Wright Manson
Fashion retailers including Hobbs and Phase Eight are understood to be amongst the throng interested in buying Fenn Wright Manson out of administration.
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NewsJohn Lewis records flat sales week
Sales at John Lewis were flat last week after an early half-term the previous week.
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NewsFenn Wright Manson files intention to appoint an administrator
Womenswear chain Fenn Wright Manson has filed an intention to appoint an administrator.
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NewsAsda poaches John Lewis Partnership director for CFO role
Asda has appointed John Lewis Partnership director of shared services Richard Mayfield as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsValentine's fuels strong John Lewis performance
Strong Valentine’s Day sales fuelled a “cracking” performance at John Lewis last week.
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NewsFreezing conditions affect John Lewis trade
Freezing weather conditions at the start of last week shifted trade at John Lewis-owned Waitrose into the previous week as consumers stocked up.
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NewsJohn Lewis hires former Kingfisher finance boss
John Lewis Partnership has hired Lloyds Banking Group’s retail head as its group finance director.
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NewsRetailers optimistic that Olympics will drive sales
The proportion of store groups expecting a boost from the London 2012 Olympics has more than doubled since last summer.
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NewsElectricals fuel John Lewis sales rise
A strong performance in electricals fuelled a good week for John Lewis with sales up 8.9%.
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AnalysisMaternity retail: What do retailers need to know?
As Kiddicare increases its bricks-and-mortar presence and Mothercare’s star seemingly wanes, it’s all change in maternity retailing.
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OpinionCustomers want convenience
Martin Newman has extensive e-commerce experience, having been involved in multichannel retailing for over 25 years. He is the founder and chief executive of Practicology.
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NewsClearance drives strong John Lewis sales
Sales at John Lewis soared last week as its Clearance Sale drove strong online custom.
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NewsTwo cheers for Christmas
Last-minute shopping rush lifts retailers’ seasonal performance but at what cost to margin?
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NewsStrong start to Boxing Day Sales for furniture retailers
Furniture retailers have reported strong starts to their critical Boxing Day Sales but remain cautious on the outlook for the big-ticket sector.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2012
Retailers reveal the business resolutions that they will be sticking to during the good and bad of 2012. By Gemma Goldfingle and Alex Lawson.
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NewsWaitrose enjoys "very strong" Christmas
Waitrose has capitalised on a strong online offer to deliver a positive Christmas performance.
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OpinionCompeting with price comparisons
Unique products and great service will always be valued by shoppers, says Jacqueline Gold.