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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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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8 JuneNews
Asos head of commercial change steps down
Asos head of commercial change and operations, Anthony Benham, has left the online retailer after 16 years. Benham started working for Asos in 2006 as a senior menswear merchandiser. In 2012, he was promoted to retail project manager, and in 2016, he was made a senior business change partner. He…
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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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22 MayNews
Sandersons appoints new head of buying
Independent department store Sandersons has recently appointed Louise Fearnehough as head of buying. Fearnehough joined the company seven years ago and during that time has worked in the beauty department, headed the fragrance team and two years ago was promoted to running the company’s flagship store at Fox Valley in…
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22 MaySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s plots online fashion marketplace
Sainsbury’s is planning to launch an online fashion marketplace for high street fashion brands, according to reports from The Times. The supermarket is pitching to fashion brands on selling products on this marketplace and in 60 of its stores. Sources told The Times that the company had already approached Jigsaw,…
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18 MayNews
John Lewis appoints The Floor Room to deliver fitted flooring offer
John Lewis has announced a new partnership with The Floor Room to create a new fitted flooring offer across the retailer’s department stores and online. Under the agreement, the flooring specialist will take over responsibility for all of John Lewis’ fitted flooring, from customer consultation to installation. Through the partnership,…
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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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12 MayDIY
Dunelm to open its first store at Atria Watford
Dunelm, the homewares retailer, is to open a 33,000 sq ft store within Atria Watford. Dunelm already has 179 stores across the UK and this new store will be located in the former John Lewis unit, which closed in 2020 as part of the department store’s store closure programme. Set…
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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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