All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 32
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NewsAgenda: John Lewis, Next, Morrisons, Primark and JD Sports all update
Retail Week looks ahead to a packed seven days with updates from John Lewis, Next, Morrisons, Primark, Ocado and JD Sports all on the agenda.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: Retailers blazing a trail on the customer journey
Retailers all over the world are taking a more personal approach to their customers in a bid to stand out from the crowd.
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NewsTesco extends Scan as you Shop tech with store rollout and ad campaign
Tesco is rolling out its handheld scanning devices to a further 20 stores in an effort to drive in-store efficiency for its shoppers.
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NewsWaitrose sales surge following back-to-school season
Waitrose sales rose last week, buoyed by warm weather and the back-to-school season, although sister retailer John Lewis fared less well.
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OpinionOpinion: Why the reliance on department stores as centre anchors is waning
It’s been a turbulent year for UK retail, with some of the country’s longest-standing department stores coming under intense pressure.
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NewsWaitrose sales boosted by hot weather, but John Lewis suffers
Waitrose’s sales got a boost from last week’s warm weather, but the soaring temperatures hit revenues at sister retailer John Lewis.
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NewsWaitrose sales hot up as warm weather sends shoppers outdoors
Waitrose said last week’s warm weather and the Rio Olympics inspired people to head outdoors, resulting in a 4.7% sales uplift.
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NewsHot weather and Olympics generate best supermarket sales in three years
Supermarket sales were at their best for three years in the four weeks to August 13, but big four giant Asda saw its market share continue to fall.
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NewsAgenda: WHSmith's pre-close and the latest grocery figures
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with a pre-close trading update from WHSmith and the latest Kantar and Nielsen grocery figures.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Recession lessons that will help retailers trade through Brexit
As retailers prepare for any Brexit storm, we look at what can be learned from the success stories of the recent recession.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales fall as hot weather sparks 'challenging' week
John Lewis sales dropped last week as the hot weather drove consumers away from shops during a “challenging” period of trading.
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NewsBritish Sugar joins march against Government’s proposed sugar tax
British Sugar, a subsidiary of Primark-owner Associated British Foods, has joined forces with business groups to fight the proposed tax.
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NewsSupermarket sales fall below £100bn as price war bites
Supermarket sales have fallen below £100bn for the first time since 2010 as the ongoing price war eats away at grocery revenues.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's so special about Ocado’s grocery technology?
Ocado boasts of its ecommerce and fulfilment platform capability – how does the technology work and who could benefit from using it?
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VideoWatch: Tesco launches pop-up wine bar to 'bring Finest brand to life'
Tesco has launched its first wine bar as part of a move to boost awareness of its Finest brand and drive ’retail-tainment’ in a competitive marketplace.
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NewsWaitrose sales rise 4.3% last week as school holidays kick in
Waitrose sales rose 4.3% in the week to July 30, buoyed by warm temperaratures and promotional activity around baking during the school holidays.
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NewsTrio of top supermarkets lend support to Be Inspired campaign
Retail chiefs from three of the UK’s largest grocers have thrown their weight behind Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign by becoming ambassadors.
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GalleryStore gallery: Waitrose Worcester adds a new dimension to grocery shopping
In-store change at Waitrose is incremental, but the new Worcester branch offers exciting add-ons that urge shoppers to stick around. John Ryan visits.
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GalleryChristmas in July: Grocers unveil their feast of festive food for 2016
Food is one of the most important features of the festive season and once again there is fierce competition to top grocery’s Christmas tree.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales rise as sports and warm weather drive revenues
John Lewis Partnership’s sales rose last week as fashion and drinks purchases boosted revenues across the department store chain and Waitrose.