All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 84
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NewsWaitrose boss happy with Ocado deal at present
Upmarket grocer Waitrose managing director Mark Price has said he is “really happy” with the retailer’s relationship with online grocer Ocado but did not rule out operating independently when their current contract runs out.
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NewsGrocers back Government healthy living pledge
The UK’s seven largest food retailers have signed up to a Government-backed pledge to encourage consumers to make healthier choices.
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NewsFlat week for John Lewis, but Waitrose up
John Lewis sales were flat in the week to 5 March, while sister department chain Waitrose managed a 9.3% increase.
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NewsOcado sales boost fails to convince the City
Ocado posted a first-quarter performance in line with City expectations, but some brokers continue to question the online grocer’s model.
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GalleryEuroshopping
Visitor numbers were up, novelty was down, but Euroshop remains a must-visit event. John Ryan reports from Düsseldorf
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OpinionThe UK still holds the key to JLP’s expansion
Wednesday was a big day for Mick Murphy, John Lewis delivery driver and partner for 25 years.
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AnalysisRichard Hodgson
Having played pivotal roles at Waitrose and Asda, Richard Hodgson is now at the heart of the next phase of Morrisons’ growth, in particular driving own-brand.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership profits up 20%
The John Lewis Partnership has reported profit before partnership bonus and tax up 20% to £367.9m, with staff receiving a bonus of 18% of salary.
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NewsWaitrose goes live with new website
Waitrose has launched its revamped website as it prepares for rapid expansion of its ecommerce sales over the next 10 years.
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NewsJohn Lewis to raise £50m through retail bond
John Lewis Partnership, owner of the eponymous department store chain and grocer Waitrose, is to raise £50m through a retail bond.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports half-term sales lift
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 7.2% to £54m last week, when the retailer benefited from the half-term holiday south of the border.
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AnalysisRetail in the Middle East and North Africa
Despite unrest and revolution, the emerging markets of the Middle East and North Africa still hold appeal to retailers, but is it worth the risk?
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NewsSales fall at John Lewis, but Waitrose continues strong run
Sales fell at John Lewis last week, with the department store chain blaming the timing of school half-term for the decline.
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NewsCity lukewarm on the outlook for retail
As pressure continued to bear down on general retail stocks, Nomura and Espirito Santo issued notes assessing prospects.
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NewsCo-op disposals spark convenience space race
Big grocers circle 40 Co-op stores in drive for larger share of £32.1bn c-store market.
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NewsWaitrose rebrands site as it takes on Ocado
Waitrose is expecting growth of 30% year on year in its ecommerce division as it prepares to relaunch its website and take on Ocado inside the M25.
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AnalysisSupermarkets: The kings of convenience
What’s in store for UK supermarket operators during 2011? Natalie Berg, global research director at Planet Retail, reports
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NewsWaitrose invests £10m in online operations
Upmarket grocer Waitrose has invested £10m in its online business as it ramps up its web operation to take on rivals including Ocado.
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NewsSales fall in all but two stores in another tough week for John Lewis
John Lewis reported another tough week, with sales only edging into positive territory thanks to the VAT rise, and all but two stores recording a decrease in sales.
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OpinionRetail in the community
Retailers can inspire change by putting something back into local communities, says Mark Price