All John Lewis & Partners articles – Page 13
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NewsJohn Lewis moves into clothing rental with Thelittleloop tie-up
John Lewis is dipping its toe into clothing rental after kicking off a trial with kidswear rental platform Thelittleloop.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership drafts in new people boss from Post Office
John Lewis Partnership has appointed Lisa Cherry as executive director for people.
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NewsJohn Lewis chair White calls for cost-of-living aid from government
The chair of John Lewis Partnership, Dame Sharon White, has called on the government to launch a financial package of support to help families navigate the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches tech recruitment drive to ramp up digital capabilities
John Lewis Partnership, the owner of the Waitrose grocery business as well as the eponymous department store group, has unveiled a tech talent recruitment drive.
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NewsJohn Lewis to relaunch Partnership Card with added services
John Lewis Partnership is to overhaul its credit and rewards card and introduce new services as it seeks to bolster the appeal of the “flagship product”.
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NewsFormer John Lewis fashion boss joins Nickolds at Sainsbury’s
A former senior member of the John Lewis leadership team has joined Sainsbury’s as it seeks to build its non-food operations.
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AnalysisDeep dive: How the cost-of-living crisis will hit retailers and their customers
Retail Week explores the impact of the current world crisis on each customer and business and asks what, if anything, can be done.
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Opinion‘A website is not enough for bricks-and-mortar retailers to call themselves multichannel’
A digital-first mindset is not simply about accelerating the growth of online, argues AlixPartners’ Brian Kalms
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AnalysisThe bonus is back – but is John Lewis back on form, too?
With profits at John Lewis’ department stores on the up and partners in line for a bonus again, just how bright is the future for JLP?
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NewsJohn Lewis restores staff bonus and ups pay as turnaround strategy gathers pace
John Lewis has reinstated its staff bonus package after the business delivered rising sales and profits this year.
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NewsJohn Lewis chair Dame Sharon White: ‘Making a profit is a passport to doing good’
John Lewis Partnership boss Dame Sharon White has doubled down on comments that businesses should not let social and environmental goals distract them from making profits.
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Opinion‘John Lewis may have ditched Never Knowingly Undersold but it must keep service promise’
How many John Lewis customers took advantage of its Never Knowingly Undersold price promise last year?
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NewsJohn Lewis retires Never Knowingly Undersold as it invests £500m in price
John Lewis will remove its Never Knowingly Undersold pledge this summer as executive director Pippa Wicks says the promise “doesn’t fit with how customers shop today”.
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NewsJohn Lewis raises hopes of restoring staff bonus after bumper Christmas sales
The John Lewis Partnership has reignited hopes that it will restore its staff bonus after “fantastic” Christmas sales led it to smash its £100m annual profit target.
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NewsJohn Lewis poaches Co-op executive as first ‘pan-Partnership’ customer director
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed its first customer director with responsibility across the entire business.
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DataRanking: The top 20 companies bossing customer service
The Institute of Customer Service has released data ranking the top companies in the UK for customer service. Retail Week explores what the sector could learn from these businesses.
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NewsJohn Lewis to offer full sick pay regardless of Covid vaccination status
John Lewis has stated that it is wrong to create a link between vaccination status and pay, pledging that all staff will receive full sick pay.
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AnalysisThe 12 stories that rocked retail in 2021
2021 was a huge year for retail news. From surprise acquisitions and shock departures to new arrivals and supply chain woes, here are the stories that shook the industry
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DataFragrances and miniatures dominate John Lewis' post-lockdown beauty sales
John Lewis has noted a transformation in beauty purchasing habits in 2021 as social gatherings and travel returned after periods of lockdown restrictions.
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AnalysisLights, camera, retail: How M&S, Boots and TikTok are merging content with commerce
From Singles’ Day livestreams to shoppable reality TV shows, the worlds of entertainment and retail are becoming more intertwined than ever. How can retailers win in the battle for consumer attention both in-store and on-screen?