John Lewis news and analysis – Page 31
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NewsMedia Bites 11 Feb: Brexit trade; Chinese prices, Harry’s/Edgewell
The Government confirms the end of frictionless trade with the EU post Brexit, Chinese prices spike on the Coronavirus outbreak and John Lewis will start selling make-up for men
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NewsMedia Bites 10 Feb: WH Smith, Ocado, Waitrose
WH Smith is demanding to be allowed to delay its rent payments as some of the high street’s stronger retailers capitalise on landlords’ woes.
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NewsWaitrose selects XPO for national DC operations
XPO will also take on operational responsibility for the supermarket’s Brinklow regional DC
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NewsMedia Bites 7 Feb: John Lewis, Tesco, High Street
The new chairwoman of the John Lewis Partnership has warned that the retail group faces more shop closures and job losses.
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NewsVirtue rolls out Yerba Mate energy drink duo
They are made with the yerba mate tea leaf and are billed as containing the same amount of natural caffiene as a cup of coffee
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NewsMedia Bites 6 Feb: Imperial Brands, Organic foods, Domino’s Pizza Group
More than £1.2bn was wiped off the value of Lambert & Butler cigarette maker Imperial Brands as a ban on flavoured vaping products by US regulators takes its toll.
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NewsWaitrose plays up product provenance in major new ad campaign
Waitrose said the campaign followed the ‘slow TV’ trend and “lets the quality of the food speak for itself”
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NewsMedia Bites 5 Feb: M&S, Grocery sales, Meat tax
M&S Food finance director Nick Hewitt has left the chain last month, the latest high profile exit at the chain, while Morrisons boss David Potts has come under pressure to restore the grocer’s furtune as market share and sales keep falling
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NewsNina Bhatia joins JLP board as strategy director
Former British Gas executive Bhatia will report to chairman Sharon White
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NewsMedia Bites 3 Feb: John Lewis, Unilever, Pasta Evangelists
John Lewis will turn over a new leaf this week when its new boss, Dame Sharon White, formally takes the throne at the troubled retail group
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Grocer 33Waitrose Wilmslow: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘At Waitrose, you have more autonomy, responsibility and ownership’
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NewsJohn Lewis to second staff to FareShare for up to six months
The company is celebrating 20 years of its volunteer programme, the Golden Jubilee Trust
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NewsJohn Lewis to stop reporting weekly sales figures as part of board restructure
The business said it would now only publish details on its financial performance every six months, in its half-year and full-year results
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NewsMedia Bites 29 Jan: John Lewis; Co-op; Suntory Holdings
John Lewis and Waitrose to stop publishing weekly trading updates, the Co-op is close to offload part of its pension liabilities and Suntory Holdings bought a 10% stake in the owner of The Macallan and The Famous Grouse Scotch whiskies
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Analysis & FeaturesMike Coupe retires: his milestones as Sainsbury’s CEO
After six years at the helm, Mike Coupe has announced his retirement. Here we look back at his biggest milestones
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NewsMedia Bites 20 Jan: Premier Foods, Which?, Retail sales
Premier Foods enjoyed a Christmas sales boost, Sainsbury’s was crown by Which? as the cheapest supermaker of 2019 and retail sales slumped marking the worst performance since records began
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NewsRupert Thomas named JLP director of food & grocery in restructure
The new role will give Thomas responsibility for both Waitrose and John Lewis
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NewsMedia Bites 13 Jan: John Lewis, Just Eat, Asda
John Lewis could face pressure to sell off parts of its vast property estate following a downturn in its fortunes. Plus, Takeaway.com wins battle for Just Eat and Asda plans 2,800 job cuts.
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Comment & OpinionWho won Christmas? It’s easier to say who lost
The extent of vouchering and discounting and the levels of waste will have been as crucial as sales in determining who won Christmas
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NewsSoft drinks startup Virtue lands Sainsbury's listing
The drinks duo hit Sainsbury’s fridges this week