Waitrose
This coverage examines Waitrose’s operations, strategy, and position within the UK retail market. Reporting includes store performance, product innovation, supply chain developments, marketing initiatives, sustainability efforts, and leadership decisions. With a focus on commercial impact and competitive strategy, it provides actionable insights for retail executives, managers, and professionals engaged in grocery and premium food retailing.
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Jun- 2023 -12 JuneAnalysis
Can the John Lewis Partnership reach its goals?
Last week the chair of the John Lewis Partnership Sharon White made a commitment to return the company to profitability by 2026 in a speech to the Employee Ownership Association. This promise comes just three years after White started a five year plan at the company which amongst other things…
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12 JuneSupermarkets
Waitrose reveals further price cuts amid £100m investment
Waitrose has cut the prices of over 200 everyday supermarket items as part of the retailer’s £100m investment to lower customer’s bills. The price cuts, which can be found in every aisle and include cupboard staples from butter and tomato ketchup to Fairtrade caster sugar, are now at least 10%…
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8 JuneNews
Aldi to open 5 new sites
Supermarket chain Aldi is set to open five new stores across the UK in the coming weeks. The grocer, which currently has more than 990 UK stores, will be opening new locations in June including Southampton and Whittlesey. Further stores in Norwich, Castle Donington and Porthcawl will also open in…
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8 JuneHigh Street
John Lewis chair pledges return to profit before 2026
Sharon White, chair of the John Lewis Partnership, has promised that the company will return to profit before 2026, in a speech to the Employee Ownership Association. After three consecutive years of posting losses White stated that the five-year plan started in 2021 would “get the partnership back to sustainable…
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6 JuneNews
Aldi crowned cheapest supermarket for the 12th month in a row
Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket in May by Which? for the 12th consecutive month. The consumer champion’s analysis, which involves comparing the average prices of a shop consisting of popular groceries at eight of the UK’s biggest supermarkets, found that Aldi shoppers could save over £18 on…
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May- 2023 -17 MayClothing & Shoes
John Lewis offers paid leave to foster carers
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that it will offer additional paid leave to all new foster carers within its businesses (John Lewis and Waitrose) – furthering its commitment to support care experienced people. The retailer stated that it has become the “largest” organisation to receive Fostering Friendly accreditation via…
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15 MayNews
John Lewis appoints Saatchi & Saatchi as new creative partner
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Saatchi and Saatchi as its new creative marketing partner for both John Lewis and Waitrose. Starting from the summer, Saatchi and Saatchi will become the lead creative agency for all JLP, John Lewis, John Lewis Financial Services and Waitrose brand and advertising activity. All…
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9 MayDepartment Stores
John Lewis council to vote on chair’s strategy
John Lewis Partnership employees will reportedly be given the opportunity to vote on chair Sharon White’s leadership this week, The Times has reported. The news comes as the 9-10 May will see 60 employee representatives decide on the chairwoman’s current strategy during a council meeting, which will include two votes…
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4 MaySupermarkets
Aldi crowned cheapest supermarket 11th month in a row
Aldi has been named the cheapest supermarket in the UK for the 11th month in a row by Which. The findings come from the consumer group’s monthly Cheapest Supermarket price comparison, which examines the cost of a basket of items, including groceries and household essentials. Its latest research found that…
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2 MayDepartment Stores
John Lewis to downsize head office in cost-cutting efforts
John Lewis is looking to halve its office space in an effort to cut costs through a loose hybrid working approach, as the company is now hunting for an office of 100,000 sq ft compared with its current 220,000 sq ft space, The Times has reported. The partnership, which also…
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