Retail Gazette

MARCH 14, 2024

John Lewis appeared to backtrack on Dame Sharon White’s original turnaround plan as CEO Nish Kankiwala vowed to focus “unashamedly” on retail after the partnership posted its first profit in four years. We’ve secured the funding we need for the four years of the plan.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 10, 2024

rise in like-for-like sales over the golden quarter as its turnaround plan continues to bear fruit. The department store retailer saw UK sales surge to £3.6bn in the 13 weeks to 30 December, driven by market-leading growth in food and a strong performance in womenswear. increase in online revenue and 2% lift in store sales. “We

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The convenience, variety, and value offered by online platforms presents a compelling proposition for consumers. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has played a significant role in this shift, with safety concerns prompting many to avoid crowded department stores. What Back-to-School Items Are a Must for Most Students?

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2023

In an interview with Inside Retail , he discussed how CBCH and TDE are rebounding following collapse, as well as his plans to expand in the years to come. We’ve tried to be smart with our forward buying, we’ve [put] a lid on costs, and are making sure that we’re promoting a value offer. I call it swimming against the tide.”

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This time around the department store is using AI to help it match its prices to those at 25 retailers, including M&S, Next, Boots and AO.com. It spent £39m on price cuts in the half to bolster its value offer and win back the customers it lost as shoppers sought cheaper groceries elsewhere amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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365 Retail

MAY 22, 2024

The company plans to further invest in its digital infrastructure and explore new market opportunities. It aims to continue its expansion into the convenience food sector and strengthen its position in the clothing market with innovative and fashionable product offerings. We are becoming more relevant, to more people, more of the time.

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