John Lewis
This coverage explores John Lewis’s strategy, operations, and performance within the UK retail sector. Reporting includes store and online developments, product innovation, marketing campaigns, financial results, leadership decisions, and employee-owned business dynamics. With a focus on commercial impact and competitive strategy, it provides insights for professionals managing department stores, multi-channel retail, and premium consumer brands.
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May- 2024 -13 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-13/5/24
The Very Group has named Nadhim Zahawi, former government minister and MP, as its new non-executive chair. Zahawi, who will succeed Aidan Barclay, brings significant experience in digital growth and innovation. He aims to guide the company’s strategic development and explore new business expansion opportunities, potentially involving fresh equity investment.…
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13 MayDepartment Stores
John Lewis appoints new fashion director
John Lewis has announced the appointment of Rachel Morgans as its new director of finance. Morgans is currently working as creative consultant to brands in the UK and US and will join the company in June 2024. She has almost 30 years’ of experience in the fashion industry and holding…
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13 MayHigh Street
Retailers call for overhaul of ‘broken’ apprenticeship levy
Large retailers such as John Lewis, Tesco and M&S have called for the apprenticeship levy to be overhauled as the current system is “a complete waste of money”, This is Money has reported. It is understood that the retailers believe the rules around the apprenticeship levy limit them from using…
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10 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-10/5/24
The UK economy has emerged from recession with a growth of 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024, surpassing economist expectations. This growth was primarily driven by consumer-facing services, which expanded by 0.6% after a decline in the previous quarter. Notably, retail trade played a significant role in this recovery,…
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10 MayDepartment Stores
John Lewis cut 3,800 jobs in past year to reduce costs
The John Lewis Partnership has revealed that it cut 3,800 roles across the company in an effort to reduce costs. The number of employees at the Partnership fell to 70,500 at the end of January down from 74,300 the previous year. As first reported by the Telegraph, the job losses…
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Apr- 2024 -24 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-24/4/24
Bérangère Michel, the executive director of finance for the John Lewis Partnership, is resigning after 16 years with the company. She is leaving to explore new career opportunities, having played a vital role in enhancing the business’s financial performance. Her departure prompts a recruitment process for her replacement, expected to…
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24 AprilPeople Moves
John Lewis finance director to step down
The John Lewis Partnership has announced its executive director of finance, Bérangère Michel, is stepping down from the role later this year after deciding to pursue future career options outside of the business. Michel has spent the past 16 years in various senior leadership positions across retail, supply chain and customer…
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15 AprilFeatures
How to adapt your store seasonally
In the retail world, where competition is fierce and consumer expectations are ever-evolving, the adaptation of store environments to reflect seasonal changes and holidays is not just a matter of aesthetics, it’s a fundamental strategy for success. Beyond decoration, seasonal and holiday adaptations offer retailers a unique opportunity to engage…
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8 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-8/4/24
The John Lewis Partnership has chosen Jason Tarry, former UK boss of Tesco, as its new chairman. Tarry, with over three decades of experience in retail, will succeed Sharon White in September. White led the company through challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crises. Tarry’s leadership is expected…
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8 AprilPeople Moves
John Lewis Partnership appoints Jason Tarry as chairman
The John Lewis Partnership has announced it has appointed ex-Tesco UK boss Jason Tarry as its seventh chairman following Sharon White’s decision to step down at the end of her term. Tarry brings over 33 years of experience at Tesco where he was most recently the UK and Ireland CEO,…
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