Sharon White: What went wrong at John Lewis — and who might pick up the pieces? October 2, 2023 Appointed with no retail experience, Sharon White's time at the top of John Lewis will come to an end after just five years
John Lewis: Under-pressure Sharon White to step down at end of five-year term October 2, 2023 Dame Sharon White will not seek a second five-year term as boss of John Lewis Partnership and will step down next year, according to reports.
The Notebook: Victoria Scholar on the future of supermarkets September 26, 2023 Interactive Investor's Victoria Scholar on supermarkets, China's growth and a new podcast in the City A.M. notebook
‘Like a Burgundy that’s hit the gym’: Rugby World Cup players on their favourite wine September 20, 2023 The Rugby World Cup is in full swing and though wine pairs with almost everything, it is especially good with rugby. In my wine career I have been surprised by how many professional rugby players love it, collect it, and even get into the wine industry themselves. When filming a series in the Rhone one [...]
M&S turned it around and is now in FTSE 100. Here’s why John Lewis is so far off September 14, 2023 The John Lewis Partnership has had a torrid day, following an announcement it will push its turnaround plan back by two years. It’s the latest bit of bad news that has seen it fall further behind rival Marks and Spencer, whose high street revival recently raised its profit outlook after pivoting towards clothing and homeware. [...]
John Lewis pushes turnaround plan back two years as losses narrow September 14, 2023 Losses at John Lewis have shrunk but the struggling retailer warned that its ambitious partnership plans have been pushed back two years.
John Lewis boss: Fix high street or risk “looting grounds” in city centres September 11, 2023 A lack of attention will see "embolden shoplifters and organised gangs" take over the high street, Sharon White reckons
Waitrose warns of jobs cuts as it shakes up staff hours September 7, 2023 Waitrose workers have been warned that some jobs are at risk as the business looks to ramp up productivity and reduce costs.
John Lewis’ property punt already leaving more questions than answers September 4, 2023 The retailers' flagship property scheme appears set for a £57m paper loss
John Lewis Partnership on the hunt for over 8,000 Christmas staff August 25, 2023 John Lewis Partnership is recruiting for more than 10,000 roles, 8,400 of which are seasonal Christmas positions. The employee owned business, which owns department store John Lewis and grocery store Waitrose, said that successful candidates will receive a competitive salary and training. “We’re hugely proud of the way our two brands have become part of [...]