John Lewis Partnership to hand staff bonus for first time in four years The retailer will give staff a 2% bonus after improving profitability and indicating progress in its transformation plan. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Will John Lewis pay staff an annual bonus for first time in four years? The John Lewis Partnership will also shed light on its recent trading and progress in its transformation strategy in an update next week. Evening Standard · Mar 8
‘I’m going to be very cautious about buying gnocchi from now on’: the best (and worst) supermarket gnocchi, tasted and rated These squishy, bouncy potatoey pillows are suppertime favourites, but which will float your boat and which will leave you with that synthetic, sinking feeling? The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
Will John Lewis pay staff an annual bonus for first time four years? The John Lewis Partnership will also shed light on its recent trading and progress in its transformation strategy in an update next week. Evening Standard · Mar 6
We tried the Waitrose almond croissant Easter ‘egg’ – here’s our verdict The supermarket’s pastry-themed egg is £15 The Independent UK · Mar 3
Tony’s Chocolonely says it will not shrink chocolate bar to weather cocoa crisis The Dutch chocolatier has been vocal about the West African cocoa crisis which has led to soaring costs for chocolate makers. Evening Standard · Mar 2
Plans for 300 flats above south London Waitrose could still go ahead In July 2024, Bromley Council approved John Lewis’ plans to build 353 homes above the Masons Hill Waitrose in Bromley town centre Evening Standard · Feb 27
Why shoppers are stealing ‘posh eggs’ – and why it’s pointless IN FOCUS : Shoppers are reportedly swapping premium eggs into cheaper cartons in a bid to game supermarket prices. They may as well save themselves the bother, says Hannah Twiggs The Independent UK · Feb 27
Major UK supermarket to stop selling mackerel in coming weeks Fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel will be unavailable by 29 April The Independent UK · Feb 26
3 delicious pistachio Easter eggs to buy at the supermarket Supermarkets are ramping up pistachio levels in this year’s Easter eggs – these are the ones to buy The Independent UK · Feb 26
John Lewis scraps £500m deal to build 1,000 rental homes Retailer said ‘fundamental shift in economic conditions’ made it hard for financial partner Aberdeen to raise funds The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
John Lewis pulls plug on affordable homes venture after costs soar In 2020, the John Lewis Partnership first announced efforts to expand into build-to-rent properties. Evening Standard · Feb 25
John Lewis exits its lossmaking housebuilding venture after five years Former chair Dam Sharon White launched the surprise diversification in 2020 Evening Standard · Feb 25
The Independent UK · Feb 24 I’ve taste-tested dozens of Easter eggs and these are the 15 best With options from M&S, Aldi, Lindt and more, here’s a cracking selection of chocolate treats
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23 Why are homegrown apples in the UK more expensive than imported bananas? From flooding in Peru to the fight for fair wages, a lot more goes into the price of fruit than what supermarkets charge consumers for
The Independent UK · Feb 18 TfL ad banned for reinforcing negative stereotypes about black men The Facebook ad was part of a campaign that encourages people to intervene safely if they witness sexual harassment or hate crime on the TfL network.
Evening Standard · Feb 18 John Lewis and Waitrose staff set for pay hike amid £108m investment JLP’s latest pay increase will surpass the increase in the national minimum wage announced in last November’s autumn budget.
Evening Standard · Feb 17 Giving up chocolate for Lent? These indulgent alternatives still feel like a treat No cocoa? No problem. Amira Arasteh finds the choc-free bites that prove Lent doesn’t have to be dull
Evening Standard · Feb 14 Status-symbol packaging: 16 larder staples that look as good as they taste What’s on your counter matters just as much as what’s on your plate. All hail the rise of the kitchen larder flex
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14 ‘Reminded me of a cheese, onion and mayo sandwich’: the best (and worst) supermarket quiche, tasted and rated Which quiche egg-celled and which crumbled in the face of our rigorous taste test?
The Independent UK · Feb 12 These are the cheapest supermarket red roses for Valentine’s Day You can pick up the ultimate token of love for less than 30p at one store
Evening Standard · Feb 5 We’re all obsessed with 'posh' butter beans: Here are the only ones worth buying Notice an abundance of butter beans lately? You’re not imagining it. Kate Ng charts the latest foodie trend and selects the best jars to buy now
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Aldi’s Valentine’s Day meal deal is the cheapest supermarket option, starting at just £2.99 The budget-friendly supermarket is helping you to keep costs down