Archive of all John Lewis articles – Page 9
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News
Waitrose and John Lewis join with WWF for conservation projects in UK and India
The partnership will see Waitrose’s parent company invest £2m to fund ecosystem protection and regeneration projects in Norfolk and western Tamil Nadu
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Analysis & Features
As energy prices soar, is it time supermarkets went off-grid?
Food stores are some of the biggest energy users in the country, but as prices soar and net zero targets loom, can they find new ways to power themselves?
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Media Bites 16 Sep: John Lewis Partnership, THG, Hilton Food Group
John Lewis needs a Christmas miracle to pay staff annual bonus after the department store racks up near £100m half-year loss
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Comment & Opinion
Waitrose needs to be brave and bold to stave off sales and profits decline
Waitrose shoppers are feeling the inflationary pinch, but James Bailey insists quality will out
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News
City snapshot: John Lewis Partnership plunges to £92m first half loss amid Waitrose slowdown
John Lewis Partnership has plunged to a £92m first half loss amid falling Waitrose sales and a wider slowdown of consumer spending. Plus, Hilton Food Group warns on second half performance, THG takes margin hit amid inflationary pressure and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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Grocer 33
Waitrose Altrincham: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I’ve absolutely loved working here – it’s a really tight-knit, passionate and committed team and they’ve made me feel so welcome’
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News
Media Bites 13 September: Queen Elizabeth, Asda, food shortages
Stores including John Lewis, Waitrose and Homebase have said they will shut on Monday 19 September, as a sign of respect to Queen Elizabeth II on her funeral.
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Analysis & Features
Supermarket opening times on the day of the Queen’s funeral
19 September 2022 has been declared a public holiday in the UK meaning many shops are likely to amend their opening hours
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Comment & Opinion
How will the supermarkets treat the Queen’s funeral? It’s all a question of tone
Supermarkets will want to avoid being seen as cashing in on the state funeral while staying open for as much time as possible
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News
Media Bites 12 Sep: Wilko, FeverTree, UK economy
Discount retailer Wilko is unilaterally changing its schedule of rent payments to conserve cash, as high street chains buckle under cost pressures
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City Snapshot: MP Evans profits soar on record palm oil prices
Profits at palm oil producer MP Evans have soared as the price of the edible vegetable oil hit record highs as a result of the Ukraine war.
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Food industry unites to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The reaction began almost immediately after yesterday’s announcement that the nation’s longest-reigning monarch had died at Balmoral Castle aged 96
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News
SodaStream brings Pepsi Max Cherry flavour mix to the UK
One 440ml bottle of the flavour is claimed to make ‘up to nine litres’ of the soft drink
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News
Media Bites 1 September: Co-op/Asda, John Lewis, Cake Box
The Co-op’s decision to sell its petrol stations to Asda in a £600m gets plenty of coverage in this morning’s papers.
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John Lewis Partnership launches seasonal recruitment drive
The company is kicking off its seasonal recruitment drive for roles in Waitrose and John Lewis shops, as well as across its distribution network
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John Lewis and Waitrose employees using financial support fund on the rise
The JLP’s financial assistance fund helps workers struggling to pay their bills via grants and interest-free loans
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Media Bites 12 Aug: Haleon/GSK, Coca-Cola HBC, Scotch whisky
Billions of pounds have been wiped off the stock market values of both GSK and Haleon
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News
Media Bites 10 Aug: Domino’s Pizza, hospitality VAT, fuel prices
Domino’s Pizza has closed its Italian stores after seven years, after the US brand struggled to win over customers in the birthplace of pizza
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News
Media Bites 9 August: Retail sales, olive oil, WH Smith
UK consumer spending defied talk of recession in July, data from industry bodies showed on Tuesday.
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News
Waitrose to remove best before dates on 500 products to tackle food waste
From September, the supermarket will remove dates on produce such as root vegetables, grapes, citrus and apples, as well as indoor plants