All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 90
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NewsTesco and Asda market share slips during World Cup
Tesco and Asda’s market share slipped during the World Cup, despite aggressive promotions and an increase in sales growth since June.
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NewsWaitrose refreshes payment system
UK supermarket Waitrose has introduced a new payment system across its entire estate to enhance customer service.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales rise 9.1%
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 9.1% last week to £59.2m as the retailer’s Sale drew shoppers.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales benefit from England’s World Cup exit
England’s exit from the World Cup is helping sales at department store chain John Lewis, which rose 11.4% last week to £67m.
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NewsCity split on Ocado IPO as Amazon launches online grocery offer
Competition from Waitrose and Amazon adds to questions over Ocado’s valuation and profitability
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NewsHeston Blumenthal to launch new food range for Waitrose
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has developed a range of food for Waitrose customers allowing them to try some of his more eccentric offerings.
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NewsJohn Lewis records 13.3% weekly sales rise
Department store chain John Lewis generated a sales uplift of 13.3% last week “despite many distractions”.
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AnalysisThe customer knows best
OC&C’s customer research on a selection of retailers and their propositions will give the high street plenty to think about
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OpinionOcado investors should be in it for the long haul
“EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for gross profit/(loss), operating profit/(loss), profit/(loss) before tax.” Wise words from an unexpected place - none other than the very small print at the end of Ocado’s announcement of its intention to float, released last Thursday.
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NewsFathers' Day helps lift John Lewis sales
Department store chain John Lewis generated a 13% sales rise to £52.5m last week and is poised to launch its Sale this Saturday.
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OpinionAdopting a consumer goods outlook
This reflection of FMCG brands’ best practice by major retailers can also extend to how they structure their organisations or would like to be perceived.
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NewsWaitrose trials sign of smaller things to come
Waitrose is trialling a series of initiatives at its first smaller convenience store, in Cambridge, which it will roll out if successful.
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NewsWaitrose acquires Channel Island supermarkets
Waitrose is expanding its presence to the Channel Islands after buying five supermarkets from Sandpiper.
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NewsWaitrose to take Duchy Originals to America
Waitrose is making its first foray into America by selling Prince Charles’ Duchy Originals in the US.
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NewsOcado to push button on float this week
Ocado is gearing up to push the button on its plans for a £1bn stock market flotation this week, it is understood.
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NewsWorld Cup sales boost for John Lewis
World Cup enthusiasm helped lift sales at John Lewis and Waitrose stores last week.
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NewsWaitrose to open first small convenience shop this week
Waitrose will open its first smaller format convenience stores in Cambridge on Thursday.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strong bank holiday trade
John Lewis reported weekly sales up 20.6% in the week to June 5, buoyed by trade over the bank holiday although the hot weather by the end of the week took the edge off sales.