All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 57
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NewsSainsbury's gains market share during worst Christmas for supermarkets in seven years
Sainsbury’s was the only big four food retailer to gain market share during the worst Christmas for grocery retailers in seven years.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis revenues jump 9.5% as shoppers rush to Sales
John Lewis revenue increased 9.5% in its week to January 11 as going back to work did not stop customers shopping in its Sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What went wrong for grocers at Christmas?
Many of the challenges facing the grocers were magnified over the Christmas trading period. Alex Lawson looks at why big names suffered and who managed to win sales.
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OpinionComment: Christmas clarified the issues facing grocers
The polarised nature of retail’s Christmas sales performance is the story of the 2013 festive season. And nowhere is that more apparent than in grocery.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Asda and Scottish retail sales
Retail news round-up on January 15, 2014: Sainsbury’s sales beat Asda for the first time in a decade, Scottish retail sales down.
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NewsRetailers confident horse meat scandal will not happen again
Retailers are confident measures have been put in place to prevent another horse meat crisis despite scepticism from shoppers and little action by manufacturers.
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NewsAldi wins discount Christmas as Morrisons sales decline
Aldi and Lidl achieved meteoric sales growth over Christmas at the expense of Morrisons, the only one of the big four grocers to experience slowing sales.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis’ Clearance Sale drives revenue boost
John Lewis recorded a 23.6% increase in sales to £113.4m last week as its Clearance Sale enticed shoppers.
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OpinionComment: Delivery was a key reason for poor Christmas performances
It comes as little surprise that discussion of Debenhams’ and Mothercare’s lacklustre Christmas results have mentioned their online delivery propositions.
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OpinionComment: Next makes money in the middle market
Next was very much in fashion with shoppers over Christmas, when it posted better than expected sales.
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NewsWaitrose enjoys record Christmas as shoppers seek premium food
Waitrose has posted record Christmas trading figures as shoppers sought premium food and utilised the grocer’s strong multichannel offer.
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NewsWaitrose sales surge in Christmas week
Sales at upmarket grocer Waitrose boomed in Christmas week as the retailer benefitted from strong trade and favourable comparitives.
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NewsKingfisher boss Ian Cheshire knighted in New Year's Honours list
Kingfisher chief executive Ian Cheshire has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Burberry, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Phase Eight and Christmas footfall
Retail news round-up on December 30, 2013: Burberry and Sainsbury’s top takeover targets in 2014, says UBS, Footfall edges up in December as price cuts woo shoppers and Waitrose boss Mark Price questions future of supermarket loyalty cards.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Retail leaders on Christmas trading
Retailers are expecting Christmas sales to go to the wire with just a few days trading to go. Retail Week speaks to retail leaders on festive spending.
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NewsRetailers pray for Christmas miracle over final four days
Retailers face a nail-biting Christmas as festive trading goes right to the wire. They hope for a last-minute surge of shoppers, kicked off by payday tomorrow (Friday December 20).
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AnalysisInfographic: 3 million onesies, 10 million turkeys - Retail's Christmas present to Britain
It’s no secret that Christmas is a make or break time for many retailers, but what’s less well publicised is what retail contributes to the UK’s economic health over the peak period.
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NewsWaitrose sales up 3.1% as customers splash out on luxury food and drink
Waitrose sales jumped 3.1% year-on-year last week as customers stocked up on luxury food and drink for Christmas.
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NewsMore than half of UK households shop at Aldi and Lidl, Kantar reveals
More than half of UK households shopped at either Aldi or Lidl over the 12 weeks to December 8, according to the latest share figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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In pictures: Ocado takes cheeky swipe at rivals with ad campaign
Ocado has launched a mischievous advertising campaign on the streets outside its competitors stores telling shoppers that visiting shops is a drag.