F1’s Olympic status called into question October 27, 2013 THE CHANCES of superstar drivers Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton ever winning Olympic gold have been dealt a blow after a former senior politician claimed the practices of motor racing’s governing body are not in line with those of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Motor racing is not currently an Olympic event but moved a [...]
John Lewis boosted by Jubilee June 8, 2012 John Lewis enjoyed a sharp rise in weekly sales as shoppers splashed out on food and fashion to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and take advantage of better weather. The employee-owned retailer has had a run of strong weekly sales increases, albeit at slower rates in recent weeks, even though official data showed overall UK [...]
The must have items for 2013 January 24, 2013 Key Trend 1: Pioneer Just like with fashion, the world of interiors is going global by tapping into the explorer trend that has been doing the rounds for a while. “At John Lewis our inspiration is rooted in our pioneering ancestors,” says Rickwood. “We’re interested in the meeting point between different ideas and cultures, and [...]
Carpet maker Axminster on brink of failure February 21, 2013 AXMINSTER Carpets, the historic manufacturer that has woven carpets and rugs for Britain’s stately homes since the eighteenth century, has filed for administration. The Devon-based company, which employs around 400 people, confirmed its intention to appoint Duff & Phelps as administrators. It said it would continue to trade while it explores all potential restructuring operations. [...]
John Lewis sales boosted by TVs May 25, 2012 John Lewis, Britain’s biggest department store group, continued its run of double digit weekly sales increases, helped by wet weather, television sales boosted by the digital switchover and demand for Jubilee themed products. The employee-owned retailer has been growing sales even though official data this week said overall UK retail sales fell last month at [...]
John Lewis sales rise May 11, 2012 Department store chain John Lewis posted another double-digit rise in sales last week as the nation’s wet weather proved favourable for its key household goods business. The employee-owned retailer said on Friday its sales increased 18.3 percent year-on-year to £64.3m in the week to May 5. April was Britain’s wettest since records began and the [...]
John Lewis sales rise May 11, 2012 Department store chain John Lewis posted another double-digit rise in sales last week as the nation’s wet weather proved favourable for its key household goods business. The employee-owned retailer said on Friday its sales increased 18.3 percent year-on-year to £64.3m in the week to May 5. April was Britain’s wettest since records began and the [...]
John Lewis ups sales outlook May 16, 2012 JOHN Lewis, the UK’s biggest department store, yesterday raised sales guidance after outperforming a flat retail market in its first quarter and said the economy is on course for a slow recovery, despite a recent dip back into recession. In the quarter to 28 April the group saw sales growth of 12.2 per cent, equal [...]
John Lewis ups sales outlook May 16, 2012 JOHN Lewis, the UK’s biggest department store, yesterday raised sales guidance after outperforming a flat retail market in its first quarter and said the economy is on course for a slow recovery, despite a recent dip back into recession. In the quarter to 28 April the group saw sales growth of 12.2 per cent, equal [...]
Never knowingly in line with the rest of the pack January 2, 2013 LAST year we waved goodbye to Comet and JJB Sports as 2012 saw the shutters pulled down on the high-street stalwarts for the last time. Those two – along with Game – didn’t even make it to the crucial Christmas sales period before calling it a day, but as January rolls round again and store managers [...]