All John Lewis Partnership articles – Page 63
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NewsJohn Lewis to open home store in Ashford
John Lewis is further expanding its ‘at home’ concept with a new store in Ashford, Kent which is due to open in autumn 2012.
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NewsSubdued week for John Lewis, Waitrose rises again
John Lewis sales fell in the week to 4 June on a VAT-exclusive basis, with the bank holiday and warm weather disrupting trade.
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NewsBad weather hits John Lewis sales
John Lewis sales were down 0.8% for the week to May 28 as the bad weather hit and the department store chain was up against tough comparisons on the previous year with World Cup sales.
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NewsLosses widen at Kookaï as sales plummet
Fashion chain Kookaï has reported pre-tax losses edged up and sales fell 30% in the year to August 28.
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AnalysisAt the margins
At every turn, retailers are staring at rising costs. With deflation a thing of the past, how can they manage their margins and remain profitable? Charlotte Hardie considers the challenges ahead.
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NewsFashion and beauty lead the way in better week for John Lewis
Strong performances from fashion and beauty helped John Lewis to a solid week’s trading in the week to 21 May, but Waitrose had a slower week.
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NewsBoots chief Gourlay champions high street improvement drive
Alliance Boots health and beauty chief executive Alex Gourlay has thrown his weight behind a blueprint to breathe new life into town centres.
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NewsSales down again at John Lewis as calendar returns to normal
John Lewis sales fell in what was effectively the first genuine like-for-like week of its financial year, as the calendar returned to normal following the run of Bank Holidays.
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NewsBank holidays spell big sales fall for John Lewis
John Lewis sales fell 10.7% excluding VAT in the week to last Saturday, affected by store closures for Easter Sunday and the Royal Wedding.
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OpinionA false dawn for the two-speed market?
After two bank holidays, a royal wedding and some cracking weather, this week had a bit of a back to school feeling.
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AnalysisJoin the social club
Facebook and Twitter are easy ways for retailers to spread the word about their brand, but how well are they being used for customer service? Rebecca Thomson puts retailers to the social media test.
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AnalysisBringing manufacturing home
Asos is leading the way in developing skills to revive UK production. Rebecca Thomson reports.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 7.6%, Waitrose up 24.4%
The John Lewis department store chain reported sales up 7.6% in the week to April 23 and sister grocer Waitrose reported a bumper uplift of 24.4% as the UK baked in the Easter sunshine.
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GalleryA royal opportunity
God bless William and Kate! John Ryan assesses the efforts of retailers around the capital to see who has made the most of the occasion.
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NewsRoyal wedding celebrations cause mixed trade for retail
Wedding gives boost in sales in run-up to April 29 but drop in footfall is predicted on the big day.
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AnalysisThe Olympic opportunity
Retailers are hopeful that the Olympic Games will give a boost to consumer spending. Rebecca Thomson finds out what retailers need to do to make sure they are ready for the big event.
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NewsCalendar helps John Lewis to better week
Sales were up 2.9% at John Lewis (excluding VAT) last week, but the retailer warned that the calendar will make meaningful comparisons difficult for “a few weeks yet”
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NewsTiming of Easter helps John Lewis and Waitrose
John Lewis and Waitrose both reported better weeks of trading, but the improved results were heavily influenced by the timing of Easter