John Lewis news and analysis – Page 28
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Analysis & FeaturesFood donations: what’s the right way to back NHS workers in the war on coronavirus?
Krispy Kreme came under fire for donating sugary doughnuts and hospitals have had to turn away deliveries of food they can’t store
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Grocer 33Waitrose Bracknell: Grocer 33 store of the week
“This business is a collaborative effort and the voice of the partner is powerful”
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NewsWaitrose report uncovers changes to shopping habits during lockdown
Its findings are based on new OnePoll research of 2,000 adults in the UK, combined with sales data and online searches
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Comment & OpinionWho’s winning amidst outrageous swings and unfortunate arrows of grocery’s good fortune?
In the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis the direction of travel was only one way. It’s getting trickier now
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NewsMedia Bites 30 April: John Lewis/Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, UK retailers
Sharon White takes U-tunr on predecessor plan,Sainsbury’s warn queues could remain until Septmeber and retailer struggle to access government cash
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Comment & OpinionSharon White is right to move fast with a Waitrose boss. But has she got the right one?
James Bailey will need to expand his skill set – quickly – to get to grips with leading a supermarket
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NewsFormer Sainsbury’s buyer James Bailey made Waitrose executive director
Recruitment is also underway for the same role for John Lewis to replace Paula Nickolds
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NewsMedia Bites 29 Apr: Waitrose/John Lewis, M&S, Grocery market share
Dame Sharon White, head of the John Lewis Partnership, is poised to announce that ex Sainsbury’s exec James Bailey will be Waitrose’s next leader.
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NewsWaitrose and John Lewis report rising sales of breakfast accessories
The department store and supermarket said Britons had traditionally skipped breakfast in favour of ‘grab-and-go’ options in recent years
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NewsJohn Lewis reopens Lancashire textiles factory to make NHS gowns
The retailer is also donating more than 20,000 metres of cotton fabric to ‘For the Love of Scrubs’ and ‘Scrubs Glorious Scrubs’ groups
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NewsCity snapshot: John Lewis mulls bringing in external investor
The John Lewis Partnership is considering bringing in an external investor to help finance and launch a new joint venture
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NewsMedia Bites 27 April: Sainsbury’s, John Lewis Partnership, Poundstretcher
Sainsbury’s risks a backlash as its board weighs whether to approve a £247m, John Lewis mulls bringing in an outside investor to help to finance and launch a joint venture and Poundstretcher kicks off a review of its finances.
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NewsMedia Bites 23 April: John Lewis, Fever-Tree, Heineken
John Lewis has furlough 14k employed as sales dropped, Unilever warned of “lasting change” in consumer behaviour and FeverTree sales held us with customers treating themselves to home drinking
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NewsMedia Bites 22 April: John Lewis/Waitrose, Coca-Cola, ABF/Primark
The former bosses of John Lewis and Waitrose are being given payoffs of almost £1m each despite store closures and the furloughing of 14,000 staff.
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NewsWaitrose sees 8% sales hike as John Lewis faces slump
Chairman Sharon White is take a 20% pay cut on her £990,000 annual salary
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Analysis & FeaturesGuide 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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NewsWaitrose launches initiatives to support vulnerable suppliers
The supermarket has reaffirmed its commitment to sourcing from British farmers
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NewsMedia 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 & OpinionSupermarket 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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NewsSharon 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