All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 95
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NewsSainsbury’s loses market share to rivals
More than £11m of spending was switched from Sainsbury’s to its competitors in the 12 weeks to November, according to TNS Worldpanel data leaked to The Times.
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NewsM&S ads ‘help Waitrose sales’
Waitrose this morning claimed that Marks & Spencer’s high-profile price comparison ad campaign has helped its own sales.
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NewsJohn Lewis records best month of year so far
John Lewis beat tough comps last week to beat last year’s performance by 7.8% and make October its best month of the year so far.
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NewsWaitrose disputes Marks & Spencer’s cheaper-price campaign
Waitrose managing director Mark Price has hit back at rival Marks & Spencer’s claims that a typical basket of products in its shops is cheaper than the John Lewis Partnership-owned grocer.
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NewsM&S targets Waitrose in advertising first
Marks & Spencer has launched a price comparison advertising campaign targeting Waitrose’s Essentials range, the first time the retailer has adopted the tactic against its close competitor.
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NewsStrong start for John Lewis home store
John Lewis’s new format home store in Poole has got off to a strong start, with sales 30% above expectations.
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NewsPatrick Lewis appointed to Ocado board
Patrick Lewis, partners’ counsellor at the John Lewis Partnership, has been appointed to the board of online grocer Ocado.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose report another strong week
John Lewis and Waitrose enjoyed another strong week’s trading in the week to 17 October.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 13%
Total sales at John Lewis grew 13.3% on last year for the week to October 10.
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NewsWarehouse replenishment system to boost availability at Waitrose
Waitrose is to reduce warehouse inventory while improving availability in stores with the introduction of a warehouse replenishment system from Aldata.
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NewsGrocers’ growth continues to slow along with food price inflation
Growth among the grocers continues to slow as food price inflation moderates, according to the latest TNS Worldpanel market share figures.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts 6.3% weekly sales rise
John Lewis department store sales rose by a higher than expected 6.3% last week, despite a strong year-on-year comparative.
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Analysis
Retail IT Summit: Retail’s united front
Even in those businesses doing well, IT departments are being asked to do more with less. This year’s Retail IT Summit gave retailers the chance to get together and discuss how they are approaching what they euphemistically describe as a challenge. Joanna Perry reports.
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NewsWaitrose pulls advertising from Fox News slot
Waitrose has pulled its advertising from the Fox News slot shown on Sky in the UK after customers complained about presenter Glenn Beck’s remarks about US president Barack Obama.
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NewsNew John Lewis Cardiff store ‘huge success’
The “huge success” of the new John Lewis shop in Cardiff typified a week in which fashion items helped boost the department store chain’s sales to £51 million, up 4.7% compared with last year.
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NewsWaitrose strikes Boots deal and plans convenience stores
Waitrose has partnered with Boots in a deal enabling both to sell each other’s products in their shops and unveiled plans for a 300-strong network of convenience stores.
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OpinionShould Marks & Spencer be scared?
Waitrose is making a major play for convenience, stepping into prime Marks & Spencer territory. Should Marks & Spencer be scared, or is it confident of its position?
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NewsJohn Lewis value range beats expectations
Department store chain John Lewis’s new Value range proved popular last week when its performance and that of other new ranges beat expectations.
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NewsWaitrose chases convenience market and signs deal with Boots UK
Waitrose is to make a major play for the convenience market, and has embarked on a partnership with Boots UK to sell select product ranges in each others’ stores.
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OpinionWaitrose hits the spot for its loyal customers
Waitrose was the shining star in the John Lewis Partnership half-year results this week. How is it continuing to grow, even in a recession?