John Lewis retreats from build-to-rent market

John Lewis superstore

The John Lewis Partnership is turning its back on ambitions to be a player in the build-to-rent housing market as it doubles down on its core retail operations.

The retailer said there had been ā€œa fundamental shift in the economic conditions that underpinned the ventureā€ since then. It has subsequently refocused on retail and is investing Ā£1.8bn in John Lewis and Waitrose to bolster their appeal and capabilities. 

 

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