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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Jul- 2021 -6 JulyAdvice
Retail sector valuations in the current climate
The current pandemic has caused widespread disruption to the retail sector, with many struggling to maintain a healthy cashflow and revenues and profits down on previous years. Knowing the different types of valuation methods and when to use them can help business owners know what their company is worth now, helping to support their…
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5 JulyDepartment Stores
John Lewis to build 10,000 rental homes
John Lewis is set to enter the residential homes market, after unveiling plans to build 10,000 new rental homes over the next ten years. According to the Sunday Times, the retail giant has already identified space to build 7,000 new homes across its own property portfolio, including disused department store…
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Jun- 2021 -25 JuneHR
Co-op introduces flexible pregnancy loss policy
Co-op has announced the launch of a new pregnancy loss policy, centred around a flexible paid leave structure. Designed to support the group’s colleagues through bereavement and grief, the policy covers a range of cases, including but not limited to miscarriage, stillbirth, embryo transfer loss, molar pregnancy, and termination of…
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23 JuneDepartment Stores
John Lewis expands furniture rental services
John Lewis has announced that starting next month, it will be expanding its first furniture rental service, doubling the range to offer over 200 lines. The news follows the retailer’s successful trial last year and builds on the existing partnership with Fat Llama. The expanded range will offer over 200…
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21 JuneDepartment Stores
John Lewis faces criticism over third-party fees
Department store chain John Lewis has reportedly faced criticism from third-party brands for the fees it charges to stock their products. According to the Sunday Times, third party brands currently pay up to 50% of every sale to John Lewis in commission and fees. The paper also said that one…
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10 JuneHR
JLP to provide six months’ equal paid parental leave
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has announced that it will provide six months of equal parenthood paid leave, becoming the first UK retailer to do so. In addition, two weeks’ paid leave will be given for any of the group’s staff members that experience the loss of a pregnancy. The…
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8 JunePeople Moves
Waitrose names Tina Mitchell as retail director
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Tina Mitchell as retail director at Waitrose. Mitchell will join the partnership in November from her current position as divisional managing director at the Co-op. Moreover, she provides the role with over two decades of leadership experience, having previously worked in…
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May- 2021 -25 MayOnline & Digital
Sosandar raises £5m in share in placing
Online womenswear brand Sosandar has revealed it has raised over £5m through an “oversubscribed” share offering. The AIM-listed company proposed placing on 24 May and which closed earlier this morning (25 May) of 26,190,210 new ordinary shares of 0.1p each which was conducted via an accelerated bookbuild at a price…
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24 MayDepartment Stores
John Lewis chair calls for rates rethink to help ‘level’ up retail
John Lewis chair Sharon White has called for chancellor Rishi Sunak to scrap the business rates system in favour of a new land tax which could help “level up” the playing field when it comes to physical and online retail. Speaking to The Telegraph, White said that reform is needed…
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4 MaySupermarkets
Hotel Chocolat to launch branded spaces within Waitrose
Hotel Chocolat will launch new branded spaces within select Waitrose stores, as the confectionery company continues its 12 year relationship with the John Lewis Partnership. According to Waitrose, this is the first time the store has given an “exclusive bay” on its shelves to any other company. The deal will…
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