Sharon White
This coverage tracks Sharon White’s leadership and influence within the UK retail sector, with a focus on her tenure at the John Lewis Partnership. Reporting includes strategic decisions, organisational changes, financial performance, workforce initiatives, and public statements that have shaped the retailer’s direction. The analysis supports retail executives, managers, and professionals seeking to understand the impact of her leadership on operations, employee relations, and market positioning.
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Mar- 2024 -20 MarchFeatures
Four things we learned from the John Lewis’ latest results
John Lewis held a partnership call with shareholders and members of the press after it revealed it returned to profit for the first time in four years posting a pre-tax profit of £42m before exceptional items for the year ended 27 January 2024. This success came off the back of…
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14 MarchDepartment Stores
John Lewis returns to profit but pays no staff bonus
John Lewis has revealed a pre-tax profit of £42m before exceptional items for the year ended 27 January 2024, up from a loss of £78m last year. Despite the return to profit the Partnership will not pay out staff bonuses for the third time in four years. The company stated…
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6 MarchPeople Moves
Former JLP chairman Peter Lewis passes away
Peter Lewis, who served as chairman of the John Lewis Partnership from 1972 to 1993, has passed away aged 95. Lewis was the Partnership’s third chairman when he took the role in 1972, and was the son of Oswald Lewis and the nephew of John Spedan Lewis, who founded the…
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6 MarchDepartment Stores
John Lewis staff pay to rise 10% amid £116m investment
John Lewis Partnership reportedly has plans to boost staff pay by 10% as part of a £116m investment, according to Retail Week. The Waitrose owner will reportedly confirm the “record” pay increase when it releases its latest full-year results next week on 14 March. From 1 April, the minimum pay…
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Feb- 2024 -16 FebruaryPeople Moves
John Lewis bolsters board and audit committee
John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Clare Swindell to its board of directors and Jane Hanson CBE as an independent external member of the audit and risk committee. Swindell was most recently the co-chief executive for National Lottery operator Camelot, while Hanson has over 30 years of experience…
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Jan- 2024 -31 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief-31/1/24
The Body Shop is set to sell parts of its business in Europe and Asia. The deal involves an agreement with an international family office, covering around 14% of the business. This move is part of The Body Shop’s strategy to prioritise key markets and global franchise partner relationships. The…
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31 JanuaryDepartment Stores
John Lewis ‘will return to profit this year’, White insists
John Lewis Partnership chair, Dame Sharon White, has said the business will return to profit this year, The Telegraph has reported, following reports that up to 11,000 jobs could be cut under the retailer’s turnaround plan. White reportedly told workers that the retail business would “more than break-even” after suffering…
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22 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief- 22/1/24
John Lewis, as part of its turnaround strategy, has reportedly alerted employees to the possibility of smaller pay rises. The retailer is considering changes in salary policies, aiming for more flexibility and sustainability. Dame Sharon White’s management team would gain control over performance-linked pay rises, potentially leading to fewer staff…
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22 JanuaryHigh Street
John Lewis warns staff could face smaller pay rises
John Lewis has reportedly warned staff that they may face smaller pay rises under new salary policies as it continues its turnaround strategy, according to The Telegraph. The outlet reported that the John Lewis Partnership is consulting on the changes that it believes would allow for more “flexibility” and allow…
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Dec- 2023 -4 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief-4/12/23
The owner of Jollyes, private equity firm Kester Capital, is reportedly considering a sale of the UK pet retailer for around £100m, according to sources. City insiders revealed that Kester Capital is collaborating with financial advisors at Houlihan Lokey to explore various “strategic options” for the business. Jollyes, currently operating…
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