John Lewis news and analysis – Page 5
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Comment & OpinionSharon White’s tenure proves the need for food retail experience
I am no admirer of supermarkets, but many of the people who run them are notably competent because they are steeped in the grocery trade, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Comment & OpinionJLP’s next leader will need fresh ideas to earn back trust
The next leader must grasp the exceptional opportunity to recalibrate understanding of today’s customers, says Julie Oxberry, group CEO at Household
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Analysis & FeaturesWho will replace Sharon White as chairman of John Lewis Partnership?
With JLP chairman Sharon White stepping down after only five years in 2025, attention turns to the process of finding a suitable replacement
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Comment & OpinionSharon White should never have been appointed John Lewis chairman
There will likely be many privately breathing a sigh of relief as White’s spell in charge has proved a tumultuous period for the bellwether retailer
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NewsSharon White to quit as John Lewis chairman
Sharon White is set to step down from the John Lewis partnership at the end of her five year term
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Analysis & FeaturesFive things that will help and hinder Waitrose’s growth strategy
Waitrose is under the microscope as it seeks to transform major elements of the business. The Grocer asks what will stand in the retailer’s way
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NewsCity snapshot: John Lewis Partnership cuts losses but transformation plan needs more time
John Lewis Partnership has cut its first half losses by more than 40%, but extended the timescale of the completion of its turnaround plan by two years. Plus Lidl GB and THG post signficant losses
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NewsWaitrose consulting with store staff ahead of working hours shake-up
Waitrose is planning to end night shifts in some stores
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets’ trust bust to be watched, but not worried about
Supermarkets received a tumbling trust score of 30, but it’s not to be worried about too much
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership becomes latest retailer to cut the price of period pants
The retailer joins Tesco and M&S in pledging to cover the VAT on period knickers
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership on hunt for 10,000 roles as it gears up for Christmas
The retailer is heavily reliant on the lead-up to Christmas, when it receives a significant proprotion of its revenue
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NewsJohn Lewis sofas to be made using leather sourced from Waitrose farms
It’s the latest move by the John Lewis Partnership to better integrate the supply chains of the two businesses
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NewsMedia Bites 24 May: Food price inflation, SSP Group, Ocado
Britain’s food manufacturers have rejected government claims that they are stoking inflation
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NewsWaitrose to widen functional drinks offer with dedicated bays
The fixtures will launch in around 30 Waitrose stores under a limited trial
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NewsMedia Bites 22 May: Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s
Tesco’s chair, John Allan, is to step down next month after eight years in the role
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NewsMedia Bites 16 May: Petrol prices, food inflation, John Lewis, BAT
The papers are filled with stories on claims retailers increased fuel prices to unnecessarily high levels.
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s to like about Sharon White’s plan for JLP?
The JLP council voted overwhelmingly to back Sharon White and her plans. Here’s why
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NewsJohn Lewis appoints new creative agency Saatchi & Saatchi
Saatchi & Saatchi will lead advertising campaigns across the entire John Lewis Partnership from summer 2023
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NewsMedia Bites 15 May: John Lewis Partnership, food price inflation, Tesco
More than half of the 61-strong partnership council of John Lewis have delivered a stinging rebuke to Dame Sharon White and her leadership
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Comment & OpinionIn a difficult week for supermarket chairs Sharon White is safe for now
The JLP chairman comfortably survived a vote of confidence but she cannot afford to relax