Archive of all John Lewis articles – Page 27
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Analysis & Features
Guide for SMEs: How to raise funding during the coronavirus crisis
So what options are there for small brands to successfully raise money? And what are the necessary steps to take?
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News
Waitrose launches initiatives to support vulnerable suppliers
The supermarket has reaffirmed its commitment to sourcing from British farmers
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News
Media Bites 14 April: Supermarkets/coronavirus, Government loans, Amazon
Supermarket chains suffer a sharp fall in sales over the past fortnight, government emergency aid to be retooled, Amazon on hiring spree.
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarket bosses must be careful not to undermine the goodwill they’ve earned
There’s growing envy, resentment and anger at the supermarkets despite the challenges and extra costs they face
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News
Sharon White thanks Waitrose and John Lewis staff in video message
White also thanks customers for their patience while stores have been busy, social distancing measures put in place and availability stretched
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News
John Lewis Partnership to deliver ‘care packages’ to NHS workers
The packages will contain items such as deodorant, antibac hand gel and lip balm, as well as snack food, tea and coffee
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Grocer 33
Waitrose Newark: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘It is still busy, but it is much calmer as customers and staff have adjusted to the new normal’
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News
Waitrose launches e-gift card to help NHS volunteers buy food
Move follows the government’s recruitment drive for NHS volunteers to help those in self-isolation
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News
Policy U-turn in Wales hits supermarkets with £80m business rates bills
The Welsh government changed its mind on replicating Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s plans
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News
Waitrose staff to get bonus in recognition of coronavirus ‘sacrifices’
John Lewis Partnership is the latest retailer to announce a bonus for workers battling to keep supermarket shelves stocked
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News
Media Bites 31 March: Online operations, M&S, Veg suppliers
Retailers fight to keep their online operations open, food retailers to benefit the most from business rates suspension and M&S offers essential boxes for £30
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News
Waitrose sets limit on number of people allowed in stores
The retailer will also introduce dedicated marshals for each outlet to help to manage queues outside
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News
City snapshot: McColl’s reassures the market on financial strength
McColl’s has issued a business update regarding the deepening COVID-19 crisis, reassuring the City that it has the “financial and operational flexibility” to deal with prolonged disruption. Plus, Waitrose introduces new coronavirus measures, trading updates from Applegreen, Cake Box, Wynnstay, a new CFO for Greencore and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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News
Waitrose to set aside essential supplies for NHS workers
Staff in stores from today will reserve core grocery items for healthcare professionals on production of an NHS card
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News
John Lewis to donate to FareShare, Age UK and more
A donation of £75,000 will initially be given to each charity, including Age UK, FareShare, the Trussell Trust, GroceryAid and RetailTrust
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News
City Snapshot: Soft drinks suppliers warn of coronavirus impact
Soft drink makers AG Barr and Britvic has warned that the coronavirus has severely impacted their out of home sales, while Coca-Cola European Partners has scrapped its share buyback programme because of the virus. Plus, John Lewis and Primark shut their stores and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Analysis & Features
What are the supermarkets doing to ensure we don’t run out of food?
Supermarkets insist there’s still no need to panic but they’re making big changes to meet unprecedented demand
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Category Report
The rise and fall: bottled water category report 2020
Bottled water has crashed to earth after five years of solid growth. Can it, like Craig David, stage a comeback?
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News
Waitrose introduces new measures to deal with coronavirus crisis
The measures include a £1m community fund to support stores
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News
Supermarkets introduce wave of new measures to deal with coronavirus panic buying
It comes as they try to reassure customers that there is no need to panic-buy and ensure essential supplies remain available to the most vulnerable