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- 2020 -16 MarchSupermarkets
UK supermarkets appeal for ‘considerate’ spending
British food retailers have written a joint letter urging customers to practice “considerate” spending amid the coronavirus outbreak. The letter was collectively released by such retailers as Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose, Marks and Spencer, Aldi, Lidl and more, and has been published in national newspapers on Sunday (15 March) and today…
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5 MarchHigh Street
John Lewis profits plummet 23% in full-year results
The John Lewis Partnership saw profits plummet by 23% to £123m for the year ended 25 January 2020, resulting in the lowest staff bonus seen in 67 years at only 2%. The group said the performance was “weaker” than it had hoped for, driven by “significantly reduced profitability” in John…
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2 MarchNews
Waitrose launches online roll-out programme
Waitrose has announced the launch of its new national online roll-out programme, which will add Waitrose.com online delivery service to a further 24 sites across the country. The supermarket giant said these sites were “strategically placed” to handle an increased demand for its online shopping service in preparation for its…
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Feb- 2020 -24 FebruarySupermarkets
Waitrose named top UK grocer, Asda wallows in bottom place
Waitrose has been rated the best UK in-store supermarket for the second year in a row in Which?’s annual supermarket satisfaction survey. The grocer scored a maximum five stars in almost every category – from ease of finding products and fast-moving queues, to friendly staff and the appearance of its…
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20 FebruarySponsored Articles
eBay, O2, Sainsbury’s, Halfords, Nandos set to speak at the UK’s no. 1 digital retail show
Retail professionals from eBay, O2, Sainsbury’s, Halfords, Nandos and Depop are among the big brand speakers at IRX (InternetRetailing Expo), the UK’s no. 1 digital retail show taking place on 1 & 2 April 2020 at the NEC, Birmingham. The free-to-attend event will bring together around 5,000 retailers, brands and…
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10 FebruaryAnalysis
Ocado ditches Waitrose; Bill gates orders £500m beast-yacht; Boris to lower immigration wage threshold
A busy start to the week in the business pages. As the coronavirus story unfolds I am reluctant to spend every day providing updates on it, but it is worth noting quickly that there is likely to be some worldwide economic turbulence due to the latest developments. A slew of…
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Jan- 2020 -9 JanuaryAnalysis
Who would have thought skinny jeans could be anyone’s undoing?
It’s not often that the business pages give you a good belly laugh. But today we have the spectacle of Marks & Spencer blaming its poor Christmas trading results partly on an oversupply of skinny jeans for men. Apparently customer surveys revealed that the high street bellwether’s ranges were “too…
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9 JanuaryDepartment Stores
John Lewis boss steps down amid poor Christmas sales
John Lewis Partnership has announced its managing director, Paula Nickolds, will step down amid “weak” sales over the Christmas period. Nickolds has worked at the company for 25 years, and will step down from the board in February. The group said she had “played a central role” in a variety…
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Dec- 2019 -13 DecemberAnalysis
Should retailers be banking on the concept store?
Pop-up and concept stores could be key to boosting profitability over the festive season and throughout the year ahead, allowing businesses to take advantage of growing appetite for experiential retail, particularly at key trading periods. But are these agile stores likely to stick around or is it a case of…
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12 DecemberSupermarkets
Ocado sees sales slow in Q4
Online supermarket Ocado has revealed that sales its sales growth had slowed slightly in Q4, coming in line with its expectations at 10.8%. For the 13-week period ending 1 December, Ocado’s revenues reached £429.1m, down from third quarter growth of 11.4%, after it was revealed that a 10.4% growth in…
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