Gazette Question Time

We catch up with three guests who have been working behind the scenes on the upcoming Waitrose Cellar improvements.

The Partnership's UNITY network's co-leads Sultan, Evlyn and Josie join the Gazette to chat about what's coming up for Black History Month 2024 and their role in the UNITY network

Waitrose is dedicating a week highlighting the benefits of its myWaitrose membership scheme. The Gazette welcomed Emily Wells, Head of Partnership Loyalty, to find out more about myWaitrose, why loyalty schemes are important and what we can expect in the future.

Lester Berry, Director of Analytics & Data Science, joins the podcast to chat about how the business can use AI to improve sales, increase productivity and do things we haven't thought about yet.

Bupesh Jain finds out more about John Barnes and it's refurbishment ahead of its reopening. Don't forget to visit the Gazette website to watch a virtual tour, and pick up the magazine to read a feature about the store.

In this Gazette Question Time podcast Caroline Cook talks to Democratic Vitality Consultant Lead Gamal Lewis and Head of Democratic Vitality Proposition & Insight Jane Barnett-Roberts about how the Partnership can bring Democracy for All to life for every Partner.

In this week's Gazette Question Time podcast we talk to Democratic Vitality Specialist Paul Firth about being named the Ultimate Winner of this year’s Our Partnership Awards...

Damien Drumm, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, joins the podcast to chat about a change in the national government, what their priorities are, and what it means for the Partnership.

Listen to Partnership Archivists Gavin Henderson and Imogen Livesley chat about the history of John Lewis and Waitrose in the latest episode.

We talk to Director of Productivity Claire Young about the Spedan Challenge Cup. Claire explains what it is, why it’s great for the Partnership and how any Partner can get involved. 

Partners talk about how they have helped influence ways of working to enhance the customer experience and boost job satisfaction

Multimedia Reporter Josh Block chats to Fashion Services Lead Livia Evans about the All Things Baby Nursery Advice Service in John Lewis and how it’s going from strength to strength.

Meets the chairs of two of the Partnership’s newest clubs, the Rugby Club and the Cricket Club, and finds out how they tie in with the Wellbeing team’s focus on community.

We chat to Barry Dick, Beers, Wines & Spirits Sourcing Manager, Waitrose, to find out how sustainable wines can be, and why carbon footprint is important.

Multimedia Content Editor Caroline Cook talks to John Lewis Toys and Books Buyer Catherine McCann about what makes LEGO so popular and why the colourful bricks have such lasting appeal for JL's customers...

Partnership Hotels are an amazing Partner benefit and, with locations across the county, the Partners who work in them tell us what makes each one so special and unique.

We talk to Working Parents Network (WPN) committee members Alison Pearson, James Pogmore and Jim Simpson all about parenting, including the challenges, the moments of joy and how the WPN Peer Support Groups can help with each step of the parenting journey...

In this bonus episode, the Gazette finds out why Waitrose has become an 'Mission Ally' and will use Tony's Open Chain to source cocoa for nine of its chocolate bars. Pick up the Gazette (17 May 2024) to read the story.

Marija Rompani, Director of Sustainability & Ethics, joins the podcast to chat about the Partnerships new Ethics and Sustainability report 2024, and how the business is doing as it aims to be net zero.

We find out about Waitrose's Farming for Nature commitment. We talk to Andrew Hoad, Head of Leckford, and Jemima Jewell, Head of Agriculture & Responsible Sourcing, about the commitment and what regenerative agriculture is all about

In this week’s Gazette Question Time podcast episode, Multimedia Reporter Josh Block finds out how the Optimisation Experimentation team identifies and delivers optimised customer experiences, personalisation and opportunities that can provide value to the Waitrose online business. Our guest this week is Adam Ireson, Online Trading Optimisation Specialist, Waitrose Online Trading.

We talk to Nic Waller and Liz Hogan about the Partnership's new umbrella foundation, why it was created, and how it will support good causes.

Director of Productivity Claire Young shares what productivity means for the business, how Partners can support it every day and what you need to do to become a Productivity Champion.

For Earth Day, Monday 22 April, Zoë Brady, Ethics & Sustainability Lead, chats about the Partnership’s environmental commitments, including what small changes you can do to help make a big difference.

Wellbeing's Sam Blevins and Online Merchandiser Sabina Ahmed explain why sleep is a superpower and share tips and products for how to make the most of it, especially if you work shifts.