All John Lewis Partnership articles – Page 16
-
Opinion
Leader: Tumultuous times demand unconventional thinking
The surprise appointment of Ofcom boss Sharon White to succeed Sir Charlie Mayfield as chair of the John Lewis Partnership was unforeseen, but not unwelcome.
-
News
John Lewis merges home improvement businesses
John Lewis & Partners is to merge its home improvement businesses Home Solutions and Opun as part of a push to “create a truly differentiated home improvement offer”.
-
Analysis
John Lewis 'tears up rule book' with new chair White
Even in an industry where surprise hires have, strangely, become less surprising, Sharon White’s appointment as chair of the John Lewis Partnership, succeeding Sir Charlie Mayfield, is a leftfield choice.
-
News
John Lewis Partnership names Ofcom boss White as chair
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Ofcom boss Sharon White as its new chair.
-
News
John Lewis to partner with Co-op on click-and-collect trial
John Lewis has announced it is partnering with the Co-op to launch a click-and-collect trial in six of its food stores.
-
Opinion
Opinion: Julian Richer’s gift shows retail at its best
Retail entrepreneur Julian Richer showed the retail industry in the best light when he passed control of his business to staff last week.
-
Video
Watch: John Lewis vs Richer Sounds - who's the best employer?
As Richer Sounds owner Julian Richer gives control of his business to staff, John Lewis Partnership has scrapped its final salary pension. We ask what it means to be a good retail employer.
-
Analysis
Analysis: Is DNA sharing the ultimate in retail personalisation?
Consumers are increasingly comfortable with sharing personal information, but would they share DNA? And what could retailers do with it? George MacDonald reports
-
News
John Lewis targets zero carbon emissions by 2050
The John Lewis Partnership has pledged to reduce its operational carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 at the latest.
-
Analysis
Retail Week Awards 2019: John Lewis' department store for the future
Since John Lewis first opened its doors over 150 years ago, the retailer has been at the forefront of what to expect from a department store. Its White City branch goes beyond expectations
-
Video
Watch: As JLP's profits fall can difference beat scale?
As John Lewis Partnership profits crash, chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield has said that retailers need to decide whether they compete on scale or difference.
-
Analysis
Analysis: How John Lewis is investing in being different
After a full-year profits plunge, John Lewis Partnership (JLP) outlined how it plans to win through being different. We delve into its strategy.
-
News
John Lewis profits plunge in 'challenging year'
John Lewis Partnership has posted a steep fall in full-year profits as tough trading conditions took a toll on its eponymous department store business in particular.
-
News
Waitrose considers opening in-store 'urban farms'
John Lewis-owned grocer Waitrose is pondering the opening of in-store ‘allotments’ where shoppers can pick their own produce.
-
News
Kate Swann, Patrick Lewis among John Lewis chair contenders
Former WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann and John Lewis finance director Patrick Lewis are in the running to become the retailer’s next chairman.
-
Opinion
Opinion: Don't blame private equity for retailers' woes
Who can we trust as owners and custodians of our great retail brands?
-
Opinion
Opinion: Retail won't be valued if jobs aren't
As far as retail jobs are concerned, it hasn’t been a happy new year so far.
-
News
John Lewis to close first store since 2006
John Lewis & Partners is set to shut its smallest shop by the summer, as it continues restructuring its estate.
-
Opinion
Opinion: Retail's winners show how to beat tough times
Now that the bulk of the numbers are in, what to make of retail’s Christmas and the outlook for this year?
-
News
John Lewis Christmas sales boost driven by fashion
John Lewis has posted an increase in festive sales bolstered by record Black Friday and Christmas Eve sales.