All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 47
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NewsGrocery market falls into decline as sales slip 0.2%
The grocery market has fallen into decline for the first time since Kantar Worldpanel records began in 1994 as sales slid 0.2% compared to the previous year.
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NewsGrocers must close one in five stores, says Goldman Sachs
The big grocers must close one in five of their stores in order to return to profit growth, according to a report by analysts at Goldman Sachs.
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AnalysisMajestic's half-year results: What the analysts say
Sales at Majestic Wine increased 2.8% to £133.8m for the first half of the year, although profits slipped as the retailer invested.
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NewsSupermarkets could start to close, says Waitrose boss Mark Price
Supermarkets in Britain could start to close as the grocery industry battles falling sales, Waitrose managing director Mark Price has warned.
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NewsIn pictures: Waitrose unveils "latest thinking" in supermarket design at Salisbury refurb
If Mark Price wanted to make a statement about the future of Waitrose, the refurbished store he has just unveiled in Salisbury is it.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose posts weekly sales increase as Christmas sales rise
Sales at Waitrose climbed 3.4% last week to £127.5m as shoppers started preparing for the festive season by stocking up on Christmas goods.
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NewsInfographic: Winter sales stall at John Lewis as Waitrose has happy Halloween
The warm weather impacted the sales of winter products at department store John Lewis this week during the warmest Halloween on record.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why are retailers so keen to deliver through transport hubs?
Transport hubs are increasingly important for fulfilment strategies at retailers including John Lewis and Asda, as they seek to make the last mile cheaper.
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NewsIn pictures: Netto unveils first store as it takes on Aldi and Lidl
Netto has claimed it will “set new standards for discount retailing in the UK” as it opens its first UK store in Leeds today.
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NewsIn pictures: Waitrose launches brand-focused Christmas ad on Sunday
Waitrose this weekend launches its Christmas TV advert that features a soundtrack sung by members of the public.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose sales increase driven by witches' hats and pumpkins
Waitrose sales excluding petrol increased 4.2% last week as shoppers stocked up on Halloween treats, while John Lewis sales rose 8.3%.
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NewsWaitrose boss Mark Price calls on celebrity friends to add sparkle to Christmas ad
Waitrose boss Mark Price called on celebrity friends to donate their voices to the grocer’s new ad campaign last week.
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NewsOcado goes head-to-head with Waitrose as it launches Scan & Shop app
Ocado is launching a Scan & Shop app that allows customers to scan barcodes of products to automatically add them to their baskets.
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NewsWaitrose appoints Ross Avery as new ecommerce director
Waitrose has promoted Ross Avery, the grocer’s present head of strategy, to the position of ecommerce director to oversee its websites.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports 'mixed' sales as weather hits demand
Sales at John Lewis were “mixed” last week as a strong performance in the home category was offset by the impact of mild weather on apparel.
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NewsBooths unveils expansion plan as full-year profits rise
Booths has outlined the most ambitious expansion plan in its history and unveiled a rise in full-year profits.
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OpinionComment: Does beacon technology improve customer experience?
To beacon or not to beacon, that is the question. As retailers roll out beacon technology, is it really enriching the customer experience?
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NewsWaitrose study reveals changing food shopping habits
Waitrose boss Mark Price said changes in food shopping habits poses a dilemma for the big four as he unveils Waitrose’s Food & Drink Report 2014.
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NewsEtail Power List 2014: What do you need to become the ultimate etailer?
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce has been announced – here is Retail Week’s ultimate etailer.
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NewsWaitrose wins record market share as sales rise, Kantar data shows
Waitrose has notched up a record grocery market share as its sales outperformed the market, the latest Kantar data showed.