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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Mar- 2023 -27 MarchNews
Changing ownership model would be ‘tragedy’, says ex-John Lewis boss
Ex-John Lewis boss Andy Street said on Sunday that it would be a “tragedy” if the retailer changed its ownership model. Speaking on BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Street said he would not think changing the model would be a good idea because “John Lewis goes beyond a shop”. It…
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23 MarchDepartment Stores
Ownership of business will ‘remain a constant’, says John Lewis chair
John Lewis chairwoman Sharon White has assured that employees’ ownership of the John Lewis Partnership will “remain a constant”, following reports that the group was considering selling a minority ownership stake. It comes as reports emerged earlier this week that the employee-owned group could dilute its 100% staff ownership structure…
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16 MarchDepartment Stores
John Lewis Partnership appoints new CEO
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Nish Kankiwala as its new CEO. Kankiwala has been a non-executive director of the John Lewis Partnership since April 2021 and he is also the former CEO of Hovis and has held senior roles at Burger King and PepsiCo. He will…
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16 MarchDepartment Stores
John Lewis axes bonus as losses surge to £234m
John Lewis has seen losses plummet to £234m in its full-year results, down from a loss of £27m the prior year, with the group axing its staff bonus for a second time and warning of future job losses. It comes as the impact of inflation was “felt across the business”,…
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6 MarchSupermarkets
Waitrose eyes revamp of its 332 stores
Waitrose reportedly has plans for a major refurbishment programme across its 332 store estate facilitated by a series of cost saving measures, according to The Telegraph. According to the outlet, it is thought the full refurbishment could cost up to £250m and forms part of a turnaround strategy envisioned with…
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Feb- 2023 -15 FebruarySupermarkets
Waitrose commits to ‘record’ price cuts of £100m
Waitrose has committed to a record £100m in price cuts across hundreds of everyday products to help customers during the cost-of-living crisis. The price cuts begin from today (15 February) on over 300 own-brand products, and nearly a quarter of prices are being cut by 20% or more. The cuts…
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2 FebruaryHigh Street
John Lewis customer director steps down amid role consolidation
John Lewis has announced it is consolidating its customer relations management, with Charlotte Lock taking on the newly created role combining its pan-partnership customer and capabilities teams. Lock takes over from Claire Pointon, who stepped down from the role of customer director. The John Lewis Partnership is bolstering its Customer…
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1 FebruarySupermarkets
Grocery Price inflation hits record 16.7%
Grocery price inflation hit a record 16.7% in the four weeks to 22 January 2023, according to Kantar, the highest level since it started tracking the figure in 2008. Overall take-home grocery sales rose by 5.7% during the 4 week period and by 7.6% over the 12 weeks. Aldi was…
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Jan- 2023 -10 JanuaryAnalysis
Could budget supermarkets dominate ‘the big four’?
The big four – Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons – were once the undisputed favourites for supermarket shopping. However, when the drastic cost-of-living crisis emerged in 2021, it made many households rethink their priorities when it came to buying their essentials and non-essentials. At the tail end of 2022, Aldi…
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Dec- 2022 -5 DecemberDepartment Stores
John Lewis and Waitrose cut heating and lighting to tackle bills
John Lewis and Waitrose are set to reduce their energy consumption this winter, with the department store cutting its heating and the supermarket dimming its lights in a bid to control high energy costs, The Guardian has reported. It comes as the John Lewis Partnership, which includes Waitrose, reportedly said…
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