John Lewis chair White wins backing for future amid investment row

John Lewis Chelmsford store exterior

John Lewis chair Dame Sharon White has won the backing of the partnership council in what was widely seen as a vote of confidence in her leadership.

Today’s meeting of the council, which passed judgement on recent performance and support going forward, condemned the former but gave White a thumbs up as she seeks to turn around the troubled retail institution.

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