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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Dec- 2023 -4 DecemberHigh Street
Lush CEO blames govt for high street decline
Lush CEO Mark Constantine has attributed the decline of the high street to the Conservative government’s decision to cut council finances, The Times has reported. Constantine told The Times that high streets in Britain are “deserted” due to more local councils being pushed into a state of bankruptcy by a…
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Oct- 2023 -17 OctoberDepartment Stores
John Lewis Partnership unveils new lifestyle brand
The John Lewis Partnership has unveiled Made With Care, the first design for a new lifestyle brand that will be curated with designers and creators who have grown up in the care system. A year since the Partnership used its biggest platform – the annual Christmas advert – to help…
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9 OctoberFeatures
Examining Dame Sharon White’s term as John Lewis chair
Current chair of the John Lewis Partnership Dame Sharon White has announced that she will be stepping down at the end of her term in February 2025, bringing to an end an eventful six-year term. While the six-year stint will make her the shortest serving chair in its history,in her…
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9 OctoberSupermarkets
John Lewis to persist with housing venture despite ‘extreme challenges’
John Lewis strategy director Nina Bhatia has maintained that the retailer’s commitment to its housing venture was “unwavering” in The Telegraph, regardless of who will succeed Dame Sharon White as chairman. This comes after last December, the retailer revealed plans to build 1,000 rental properties on its land as part…
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3 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-3/10/23
Next announced the retirement of its CFO, Amanda James, after 28 years of service. This transition is aligned with James’ long-standing plans and is set for September 26 2024, following the release of interim results. Jonathan Blanchard of Reiss is slated to succeed her, bringing over three decades of financial…
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3 OctoberPeople Moves
John Lewis’ next chairman could be part-time
John Lewis’ next chairman could reportedly be offered a part-time role following suggestions from Dame Sharon White in order to help attract high-level talent as her successor, according to The Telegraph. It comes as White is expected to step down from her role in early 2025 after she told the…
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2 OctoberNews
Dame Sharon White to step down as John Lewis Chair next year
John Lewis Partnership chair Dame Sharon White is reportedly set to step down from her role next year, according to BBC News. The outlet has reported that White has begun talks with the firm’s board in order to start the search for her successor. She has been in the role…
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Sep- 2023 -14 SeptemberDepartment Stores
John Lewis losses narrow in H1
The John Lewis Partnership has revealed that its losses before tax fell 41% to £59m for the 26 weeks ended 29 July 2023. Alongside this the company’s losses before tax and exceptional items fell 14% to £57.3m down from £66.8m in the same period last year. Sales at the company…
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11 SeptemberHigh Street
John Lewis boss calls for review into town centres amid looting fears
The boss of John Lewis has warned that high streets could become a “looting ground” for criminals if change is not implemented, calling for a royal commission review into dying town centres. Dame Sharon White has warned that years of shop closures have led to a rise in shoplifting and…
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6 SeptemberNews
John Lewis appoints former River Island CEO to board
John Lewis has announced the appointment of Will Kernan as non-executive director of the partnership board, to be effective from 12 September. Kernan will succeed Nish Kankiwala, who took the role of partnership’s chief executive officer in March 2023 after being non-executive director on the partnership board for two years. …
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