John Lewis Partnership
This coverage delves into the John Lewis Partnership’s operations and strategy, encompassing both John Lewis and Waitrose brands. Reporting includes financial results, store openings and closures, leadership developments, employee ownership initiatives, and marketing campaigns. With a focus on the partnership’s evolving role in the UK retail sector, the insights support managers and executives tracking trends in department store and grocery retailing.
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Jun- 2023 -8 JuneHigh Street
John Lewis chair pledges return to profit before 2026
Sharon White, chair of the John Lewis Partnership, has promised that the company will return to profit before 2026, in a speech to the Employee Ownership Association. After three consecutive years of posting losses White stated that the five-year plan started in 2021 would “get the partnership back to sustainable…
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May- 2023 -26 MayHigh Street
Mango to open 13 new UK stores this year
Mango has announced an expansion across the south and centre of the UK, with 13 planned store openings over the span of 2023 in major cities such as Bristol, London, Manchester, Leeds and Brighton. Among the “key” store openings is the Westfield Stratford City branch that opened today (26 May),…
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17 MayClothing & Shoes
John Lewis offers paid leave to foster carers
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that it will offer additional paid leave to all new foster carers within its businesses (John Lewis and Waitrose) – furthering its commitment to support care experienced people. The retailer stated that it has become the “largest” organisation to receive Fostering Friendly accreditation via…
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15 MayNews
John Lewis appoints Saatchi & Saatchi as new creative partner
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Saatchi and Saatchi as its new creative marketing partner for both John Lewis and Waitrose. Starting from the summer, Saatchi and Saatchi will become the lead creative agency for all JLP, John Lewis, John Lewis Financial Services and Waitrose brand and advertising activity. All…
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10 MayDepartment Stores
John Lewis chair receives council backing despite disapproval on performance
John Lewis chair Dame Sharon White has been backed by the John Lewis council on whether they have confidence in her leadership moving forward, despite them voicing their disapproval over her decisions in the past year. According to reports, White faced two votes on her leadership at the John Leadership…
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9 MayDepartment Stores
John Lewis council to vote on chair’s strategy
John Lewis Partnership employees will reportedly be given the opportunity to vote on chair Sharon White’s leadership this week, The Times has reported. The news comes as the 9-10 May will see 60 employee representatives decide on the chairwoman’s current strategy during a council meeting, which will include two votes…
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3 MayPeople Moves
John Lewis Partnership appoints new audit and risk committee chair
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Nicky Dulieu to its board, where she will become chair of the audit and risk committee as well as a non-executive director. Joining with immediate effect, Dulieu succeeds Andy Martin, who has stepped down from the role after five years with the group. She…
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2 MayDepartment Stores
John Lewis to downsize head office in cost-cutting efforts
John Lewis is looking to halve its office space in an effort to cut costs through a loose hybrid working approach, as the company is now hunting for an office of 100,000 sq ft compared with its current 220,000 sq ft space, The Times has reported. The partnership, which also…
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Apr- 2023 -26 AprilPeople Moves
John Lewis names first head of loyalty as it rolls out more rewards schemes
John Lewis Partnership has partnered with customer loyalty and marketing experts dunnhumby and Eagle Eye to create more benefits for customers, and also appointed the department retailer’s first ever head of loyalty, Emily Wells. The news comes as the company signalled its intent to invest in data and loyalty earlier…
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19 AprilSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s joins bidders for Planet Organic
Sainsbury’s has reportedly launched a bid for Planet Organic’s name and intellectual property assets, according to reports from Sky News. It is believed that any potential deal is likely to be implemented through an insolvency process. Sources told Sky said the grocer’s interest was “speculative” and downplayed the chances of…
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