Topshop returning to UK high streets in John Lewis stores John Lewis is to bring the Topshop brand back to high streets across the UK as it partners with the fashion brand in a bid to attract more young people to its stores. Business • 03 Sep
Topshop returning to UK high streets in John Lewis stores John Lewis is to bring the Topshop brand back to high streets across the UK as it partners with the fashion brand in a bid to attract more young people to its stores. Business • 03 Sep
John Lewis on track for 'significantly higher' profits UK retailer the John Lewis Partnership reported a 91% reduction in first half losses and said it was on track to deliver "significantly higher" full-year profit as its turnaround plan gathers pace. Business • 12 Sep 24
John Lewis on track for 'significantly higher' profits UK retailer the John Lewis Partnership reported a 91% reduction in first half losses and said it was on track to deliver "significantly higher" full-year profit as its turnaround plan gathers pace. Business • 12 Sep 24
Should employers share interview questions in advance? John Lewis is making the process of applying for a job with the UK retailer a lot easier by publishing its interview questions online. Business • 07 May 24
Should employers share interview questions in advance? John Lewis is making the process of applying for a job with the UK retailer a lot easier by publishing its interview questions online. Business • 07 May 24
Wolfgang Digital in employee ownership trust model first Marketing company Wolfgang Digital is to move its business to an employee ownership trust (EOT) model, giving staff ownership of the business. Business • 03 May 24
Wolfgang Digital in employee ownership trust model first Marketing company Wolfgang Digital is to move its business to an employee ownership trust (EOT) model, giving staff ownership of the business. Business • 03 May 24
John Lewis considers 11,000 job cuts - media reports John Lewis Partnership, the owner of John Lewis and Waitrose, is considering cutting up to 11,000 staff jobs in the next five years, the Guardian reported over the weekend. Business • 29 Jan 24
John Lewis considers 11,000 job cuts - media reports John Lewis Partnership, the owner of John Lewis and Waitrose, is considering cutting up to 11,000 staff jobs in the next five years, the Guardian reported over the weekend. Business • 29 Jan 24
John Lewis says turnaround delayed by two years John Lewis Partnership's turnaround will take two years longer than planned and cost more money, the British retailer warned today, as stubborn inflation and rising interest rates batter shoppers and store groups alike. Business • 14 Sep 23
John Lewis says turnaround delayed by two years John Lewis Partnership's turnaround will take two years longer than planned and cost more money, the British retailer warned today, as stubborn inflation and rising interest rates batter shoppers and store groups alike. Business • 14 Sep 23
John Lewis sinks to loss as cost of living crisis hits John Lewis Partnership reported a loss for the first half of the year and warned that the outlook for the rest of 2022 was highly uncertain due to the impact of the cost of living crisis on discretionary spending. Business • 15 Sep 22
John Lewis sinks to loss as cost of living crisis hits John Lewis Partnership reported a loss for the first half of the year and warned that the outlook for the rest of 2022 was highly uncertain due to the impact of the cost of living crisis on discretionary spending. Business • 15 Sep 22
UK's John Lewis to cut 1,500 head office jobs UK retailer John Lewis said today it would cut 1,500 head office jobs as part of its strategy to return to sustainable profit by 2025. Business • 04 Nov 20
UK's John Lewis to cut 1,500 head office jobs UK retailer John Lewis said today it would cut 1,500 head office jobs as part of its strategy to return to sustainable profit by 2025. Business • 04 Nov 20
John Lewis to increase digital focus and diversify British retailer the John Lewis Partnership will accelerate the expansion of its online business, diversify beyond retail and seek more partnerships as it aims to recover profitability, it said today. Business • 16 Oct 20
John Lewis to increase digital focus and diversify British retailer the John Lewis Partnership will accelerate the expansion of its online business, diversify beyond retail and seek more partnerships as it aims to recover profitability, it said today. Business • 16 Oct 20
Obama condemns use of federal agents against protesters Former US president Barack Obama has condemned the use of federal agents against protesters and attempts at voter suppression. US • 30 Jul 20
Obama condemns use of federal agents against protesters Former US president Barack Obama has condemned the use of federal agents against protesters and attempts at voter suppression. US • 30 Jul 20
US congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis dies John Lewis, the non-violent civil rights activist who marched with Martin Luther King Jr and nearly died from police beatings before serving for decades as a US congressman, has died aged 80. US • 18 Jul 20
US congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis dies John Lewis, the non-violent civil rights activist who marched with Martin Luther King Jr and nearly died from police beatings before serving for decades as a US congressman, has died aged 80. US • 18 Jul 20
John Lewis says unlikely all its stores will re-open British department store chain John Lewis said today it was "highly unlikely" all its 50 stores would re-open after the coronavirus lockdown. Business • 09 Jul 20
John Lewis says unlikely all its stores will re-open British department store chain John Lewis said today it was "highly unlikely" all its 50 stores would re-open after the coronavirus lockdown. Business • 09 Jul 20
46% of closed UK firms don't know when they will reopen Nearly half of businesses in Britain which have temporarily suspended their operations because of the coronavirus lockdown are unsure when they will restart trading, a survey by the UK's official statistics office shows. Business • 28 May 20
46% of closed UK firms don't know when they will reopen Nearly half of businesses in Britain which have temporarily suspended their operations because of the coronavirus lockdown are unsure when they will restart trading, a survey by the UK's official statistics office shows. Business • 28 May 20
John Lewis withholds service payments to landlords British department stores group John Lewis has told shopping centre landlords it will withhold 20% of this quarter's service charge as it seeks to cut costs. Business • 04 Oct 19
John Lewis withholds service payments to landlords British department stores group John Lewis has told shopping centre landlords it will withhold 20% of this quarter's service charge as it seeks to cut costs. Business • 04 Oct 19
Brexit - no worries for loo roll but fruit could be hit Britain is unlikely to run out of essentials like toilet paper in the event of a no-deal Brexit but some fresh fruit and vegetables could be in short supply and prices might rise, supermarket bosses warned today. Business • 12 Sep 19
Brexit - no worries for loo roll but fruit could be hit Britain is unlikely to run out of essentials like toilet paper in the event of a no-deal Brexit but some fresh fruit and vegetables could be in short supply and prices might rise, supermarket bosses warned today. Business • 12 Sep 19
John Lewis warns no-deal Brexit hit may be significant UK retailer John Lewis said a possible no-deal Brexit could worsen already difficult trading conditions after first-half operating losses at the group's department stores widened and that the impact could be "significant". Business • 12 Sep 19
John Lewis warns no-deal Brexit hit may be significant UK retailer John Lewis said a possible no-deal Brexit could worsen already difficult trading conditions after first-half operating losses at the group's department stores widened and that the impact could be "significant". Business • 12 Sep 19
John Lewis's first-half profit slumps 99% Profit at department store group John Lewis Partnership was wiped out in the first half as it was forced to match discounting by its struggling rivals on a fiercely competitive high street. Business • 13 Sep 18
John Lewis's first-half profit slumps 99% Profit at department store group John Lewis Partnership was wiped out in the first half as it was forced to match discounting by its struggling rivals on a fiercely competitive high street. Business • 13 Sep 18
Demand for big ticket items weaker - John Lewis John Lewis, Britain's largest department store operator, has seen a drop in demand for big ticket items as consumer confidence wanes. Business • 14 Jul 17
Demand for big ticket items weaker - John Lewis John Lewis, Britain's largest department store operator, has seen a drop in demand for big ticket items as consumer confidence wanes. Business • 14 Jul 17
Arnotts to sell John Lewis range after new deal British department store chain John Lewis has entered into an exclusive agreement with Arnotts to sell up to 700 of its products in Ireland for the first time. Business • 23 Jun 16
Arnotts to sell John Lewis range after new deal British department store chain John Lewis has entered into an exclusive agreement with Arnotts to sell up to 700 of its products in Ireland for the first time. Business • 23 Jun 16
John Lewis Partnership maintains profit guidance John Lewis Partnership, owner of Britain's biggest department store chain and upmarket grocer Waitrose, maintained its full-year profit guidance after reporting relatively strong Christmas trading. Business • 06 Jan 16
John Lewis Partnership maintains profit guidance John Lewis Partnership, owner of Britain's biggest department store chain and upmarket grocer Waitrose, maintained its full-year profit guidance after reporting relatively strong Christmas trading. Business • 06 Jan 16
John Lewis may rein in Black Friday push next year British department store chain John Lewis enjoyed the most lucrative week in its 150-year-history thanks to "Black Friday" business. Business • 05 Jan 15
John Lewis may rein in Black Friday push next year British department store chain John Lewis enjoyed the most lucrative week in its 150-year-history thanks to "Black Friday" business. Business • 05 Jan 15
John Lewis sales dip as mild weather delays buys John Lewis, Britain's biggest department stores group, reported a rare dip in weekly sales today. Business • 19 Sep 14
John Lewis sales dip as mild weather delays buys John Lewis, Britain's biggest department stores group, reported a rare dip in weekly sales today. Business • 19 Sep 14
John Lewis pays staff 15% bonus as profits rise British retailer, the John Lewis Partnership, today posted a 9.6% rise in underlying year profit, though it cut its staff bonus payout to 15% of salary. Business • 06 Mar 14
John Lewis pays staff 15% bonus as profits rise British retailer, the John Lewis Partnership, today posted a 9.6% rise in underlying year profit, though it cut its staff bonus payout to 15% of salary. Business • 06 Mar 14
Staff pay blunder costs UK's John Lewis £40m A sharp-eyed employee of John Lewis Partnership helped uncover a seven-year salary underpayment to staff that will cost the retailer £40m sterling to fix. Business • 22 Aug 13
Staff pay blunder costs UK's John Lewis £40m A sharp-eyed employee of John Lewis Partnership helped uncover a seven-year salary underpayment to staff that will cost the retailer £40m sterling to fix. Business • 22 Aug 13
John Lewis scraps Co Antrim planning application British department store group John Lewis has withdrawn a planning application for a major development at Sprucefield near Lisburn in Co Antrim. News • 01 Feb 13
John Lewis scraps Co Antrim planning application British department store group John Lewis has withdrawn a planning application for a major development at Sprucefield near Lisburn in Co Antrim. News • 01 Feb 13
