All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 97
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NewsOcado could float in 2010
Online grocery retailer Ocado could bag an estimated £600m next year if a float that is being considered were to go ahead, according to The Times.
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NewsHot weather holds back John Lewis but helps Waitrose
Hot weather in the early part of last week held back John Lewis’s sales, but helped Waitrose to a strong week.
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NewsWarm weather brings mixed fortunes for John Lewis Partnership
John Lewis had a tough week last week as the warm weather hit footfall and sales at its stores.
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NewsWaitrose gives last-minute show of support for retail ombudsman
Upmarket grocery retailer Waitrose has given surprise backing to the campaign for a retail ombudsman.
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NewsMarks & Spencer Westfield London makeover as big-ticket sales struggle
Marks & Spencer is expected to begin a realignment of its Westfield London store, reflecting the challenges retailers have had selling furniture and groceries in the centre.
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Retailers are responding to obesity, claims BRC
Retailers are demonstrating the effectiveness of working with customers to help them make the lifestyle changes needed in the fight against obesity, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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OpinionDo we really need more regulation?
As a decision on the proposed grocery ombudsman remains up in the air, supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s need to focus on efficiencies to help customers through the tough times.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strongest week of the year so far
John Lewis has recorded its strongest week of the year so far, with sales up 2 per cent.
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OpinionDeliver the Essentials
Cutting prices needn’t compromise quality, as Waitrose’s new range shows, says Mark Price
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NewsWaitrose improves growth
Waitrose is showing signs of combating recessionary pressures with growth increasing to 4 per cent in the 12 weeks ending May 17, following the launch of its value line Essential.
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NewsWaitrose launches campaign for Essential range
Waitrose has today launched a direct marketing campaign to promote its recently-launched value range Essential Waitrose.
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OpinionEra of transparency for retailers?
Asda’s Andy Bond says grocers need to be more transparent, so how can they use social networking sites to improve their customer relationships?
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership sales up
John Lewis Partnership recorded a 2.8 per cent sales rise in the week to May 16.
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NewsJohn Lewis celebrates best week of the year
John Lewis experienced its best week of the year in the seven days to May 9, with the beleaugered home sector leading the way. Overall, sales were down marginally by 0.4 per cent to £46.8m.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports steady week
John Lewis has reported a consistent week of trading, with weekly sales down 3.1 per cent.
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Analysis
The grocery ombudsman
The Competition Commission has begun a public consultation over proposals to create a grocery ombudsman, but why would one be necessary and who would benefit?
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NewsJohn Lewis reports mixed week
Department store chain John Lewis has reported a mixed week with sales down 5.1 per cent.John Lewis said the good weather made the start of the week slow, with both Sunday and Monday showing decreases. The retailer said trade improved through the week but was still challenging, building towards Thursday ...
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NewsTop retailers attend launch of national skills training scheme
A scheme that promises to overhaul the way retail skills training is delivered was unveiled last night at an event attended by some of the industry’s top names.
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NewsSainsbury’s gains market share as Easter promotions pay off
Sainsbury’s has grown market share and its growth rate has exceeded those of the other top supermarkets in the 12 weeks to April 19.
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NewsJohn Lewis says trade remains challenging
John Lewis has reported a slump in weekly sales of 11.6 per cent as the department store chain said the “trading climate remains challenging”.