John Lewis news and analysis – Page 44
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NewsShine taken off record Christmas at Tesco by collapse of Palmer & Harvey
Tesco and Waitrose have both managed to drive underlying sales growth over Christmas, but Marks & Spencer lost out to Aldi and Lidl as like-for-like food numbers declined. However, the shine was taken off Tesco’s results by the impact of the Palmer & Harvey collapse.
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NewsMolson Coors snaps up Aspall Cyder
Brewing giant Molson Coors has swooped for family owned Aspall Cyder in a bid to strengthen its position in the fast-growing premium cider category.
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NewsJohn Lewis extends cut-off date for click & collect
Shoppers have an extra day to collect from John Lewis branches, but Waitrose customers will need to place orders by Friday
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Comment & OpinionWe can already learn lessons from the Christmas ads
It’s not over until the last reduced mince pie is sold, but the fierce battle to dominate share of voice at Christmas is approaching its endgame, says Martijn Bertisen of Google
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Comment & OpinionLord Price has a positive story to tell at FDF President’s Reception
Former Waitrose boss insists there are still reasons to be cheerful about the UK’s future after Brexit
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NewsJohn Lewis appoints Andrew Murphy as chief information officer
Murphy, currently group productivity director at the partnership, will take up the role in the new year
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Bob Giles, business dev manager, Lindum
Working in food manufacturing is far more varied and interesting than many people realise, says Bob, who dreams of running his own specialist food company one day
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the Waitrose of the north about to become just that?
Rumours over a Booths sale have put both John Lewis and Amazon in the frame, but stores are no longer such hot property
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NewsDining experience startups awarded £200,000 by John Lewis
The startups will now begin integrating with the John Lewis and Waitrose businesses
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NewsMedia Bites 29 November: Palmer & Harvey, Ocado, Unilever
Good news for Ocado, which finally announced it first international technology partnership, was overshadowed by the collapse of Palmer & Harvey last night.
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NewsAmazon in pole position to buy Booths in £150m sale
The Preston-based grocer has called in Rothschild to prepare a sale of its 28 branches, according to reports
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NewsMedia Bites 27 Nov: Just Eat, Booths, Black Friday
Online takeaway firm Just Eat is set to join the ranks of Britain’s biggest businesses this week as it is faces promotion to the FTSE 100.
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NewsCoke's Gogglebox ad named most engaging Christmas campaign
M&S came fourth in the facial tracking study for its Paddington Bear execution…
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NewsMedia Bites 21 Nov: Budget, SSP Group, Morrisons
Retailers have welcomed a change in the way business rates are calculated, which will save them an estimated £210m over the next two years.
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NewsWaitrose introduces click & collect queue-busting strategies
A new system of self-service check-in rolls out across 140 branches this week ahead of Black Friday
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NewsWaitrose goes big on community spirit with black and white 2017 Christmas ad
The ad focuses on a group of villagers who become trapped inside a pub on Christmas morning
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas adverts 2017: walking in a winter Adland
It’s that time of year when all we are talking about on the sofa are the retailers’ Christmas ads
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NewsJohn Lewis reveals Christmas advert starring Moz the Monster
Oscar-winning Michel Gondry, whose past work includes Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, directed the two-minute ad
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas adverts at a glance: watch the supermarkets’ festive ads for 2017
Catch up on the latest festive campaigns with our roundup of Christmas ads
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NewsDunnet Bay Distillers readies raft of craft spirits after £300k investment
The Rock Rose Gin maker will launch a new Winter Edition of its flagship line this month…