John Lewis to step up investment as profit trebles UK retailer John Lewis Partnership said it would accelerate investment this year as it reported a trebling in annual profit, driven by an improvement in its food business, and forecast more growth as its turnaround plan gains momentum. Business • 13 Mar
John Lewis to step up investment as profit trebles UK retailer John Lewis Partnership said it would accelerate investment this year as it reported a trebling in annual profit, driven by an improvement in its food business, and forecast more growth as its turnaround plan gains momentum. Business • 13 Mar
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
John Lewis Partnership names ex-Tesco exec Tarry as chair Britain's John Lewis Partnership has appointed former Tesco executive Jason Tarry as its next chairman following Sharon White's decision to step down from the retailer. Business • 08 Apr 24
John Lewis Partnership names ex-Tesco exec Tarry as chair Britain's John Lewis Partnership has appointed former Tesco executive Jason Tarry as its next chairman following Sharon White's decision to step down from the retailer. Business • 08 Apr 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 chair Sharon White will not seek second term Sharon White, the chair of British retailer the John Lewis Partnership, will not seek a second term, the company said today. Business • 02 Oct 23
John Lewis chair Sharon White will not seek second term Sharon White, the chair of British retailer the John Lewis Partnership, will not seek a second term, the company said today. Business • 02 Oct 23
John Lewis scraps staff bonus as losses widen The John Lewis Partnership has said it will not hand staff a bonus for only the second time since 1953 after the retail group fell to a loss. Business • 16 Mar 23
John Lewis scraps staff bonus as losses widen The John Lewis Partnership has said it will not hand staff a bonus for only the second time since 1953 after the retail group fell to a loss. Business • 16 Mar 23
M&S raises UK staff pay for second time in 2022 Marks & Spencer has today become the latest British retailer to again raise pay for store workers amid a cost-of-living crisis and a tight labour market. Business • 21 Sep 22
M&S raises UK staff pay for second time in 2022 Marks & Spencer has today become the latest British retailer to again raise pay for store workers amid a cost-of-living crisis and a tight labour market. Business • 21 Sep 22
John Lewis returns to profit but warns of uncertainty British retailer, the John Lewis Partnership, has today reported a return to first half profit after a Covid-pandemic hit loss last year but warned of "significant uncertainty" ahead. Business • 16 Sep 21
John Lewis returns to profit but warns of uncertainty British retailer, the John Lewis Partnership, has today reported a return to first half profit after a Covid-pandemic hit loss last year but warned of "significant uncertainty" ahead. Business • 16 Sep 21
John Lewis enters wealth management market Britain's John Lewis Partnership is entering the investments market for the first time as part of a plan to generate more revenue outside of retail, it said today. Business • 19 Aug 21
John Lewis enters wealth management market Britain's John Lewis Partnership is entering the investments market for the first time as part of a plan to generate more revenue outside of retail, it said today. Business • 19 Aug 21
Waitrose expands rapid home deliveries with Deliveroo UK supermarket Waitrose said today it will expand its Deliveroo service by 110 shops to 150 by the end of the summer, giving more customers access to rapid home delivery. Business • 27 Apr 21
Waitrose expands rapid home deliveries with Deliveroo UK supermarket Waitrose said today it will expand its Deliveroo service by 110 shops to 150 by the end of the summer, giving more customers access to rapid home delivery. Business • 27 Apr 21
John Lewis lifts profit guidance after strong Christmas Britain's John Lewis Partnership lifted its annual profit forecast after better than expected trading during the Christmas period. Business • 22 Jan 21
John Lewis lifts profit guidance after strong Christmas Britain's John Lewis Partnership lifted its annual profit forecast after better than expected trading during the Christmas period. Business • 22 Jan 21
John Lewis Partnership reports £55m first-half loss The John Lewis Partnership reported a first-half loss of £55m and said the hit to trading from the pandemic had left it in the same position as it was after World War Two - unable to pay a bonus to staff. Business • 17 Sep 20
John Lewis Partnership reports £55m first-half loss The John Lewis Partnership reported a first-half loss of £55m and said the hit to trading from the pandemic had left it in the same position as it was after World War Two - unable to pay a bonus to staff. Business • 17 Sep 20
Full-year sales at John Lewis stores could fall by 35% John Lewis Partnership warned today that sales at its department stores division could crash by 35% this year in a worst case scenario for the coronavirus crisis. Business • 21 Apr 20
Full-year sales at John Lewis stores could fall by 35% John Lewis Partnership warned today that sales at its department stores division could crash by 35% this year in a worst case scenario for the coronavirus crisis. Business • 21 Apr 20
John Lewis launches strategy review after profit slides British retailer John Lewis said its new chairman Sharon White has launched a strategic review of the business as the group today a 23% fall in annual profit. Business • 05 Mar 20
John Lewis launches strategy review after profit slides British retailer John Lewis said its new chairman Sharon White has launched a strategic review of the business as the group today a 23% fall in annual profit. Business • 05 Mar 20
John Lewis may ditch bonus for first time in 67 years John Lewis Partnership has cut its annual profit forecast after weak Christmas sales and said the head of its department stores would go, laying bare the pressure facing one of Britain's best known store chains. Business • 09 Jan 20
John Lewis may ditch bonus for first time in 67 years John Lewis Partnership has cut its annual profit forecast after weak Christmas sales and said the head of its department stores would go, laying bare the pressure facing one of Britain's best known store chains. Business • 09 Jan 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
John Lewis Partnership profits down 45% in 2018 Britain's John Lewis Partnership said it expected 2019 to remain challenging after it reported a 45% drop in full-year profit, dragged down by the "near constant discounting" of its department store rivals. Business • 07 Mar 19
John Lewis Partnership profits down 45% in 2018 Britain's John Lewis Partnership said it expected 2019 to remain challenging after it reported a 45% drop in full-year profit, dragged down by the "near constant discounting" of its department store rivals. Business • 07 Mar 19
Threat to John Lewis staff bonus for first time The John Lewis Partnership has warned that its annual staff bonus is under threat for the first time in living memory as it battles challenging trading conditions. Business • 10 Jan 19
Threat to John Lewis staff bonus for first time The John Lewis Partnership has warned that its annual staff bonus is under threat for the first time in living memory as it battles challenging trading conditions. Business • 10 Jan 19
