Paddington becomes a bear necessity after tea with Her Majesty
The nation’s favourite bear, Paddington, is in hot demand - after featuring in the most talked about moment of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.
John Lewis and Waitrose Partners to become EnergyAware with Energy Institute
The John Lewis Partnership is set to embark on an immersive online training course available for their Partners to help reduce energy consumption, energy use and carbon emissions in their home and working lives.
Bonuses make a return as John Lewis drives growth at the Partnership, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of John Lewis & Partners’ figures for FY2021/22; Zoe Mills, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “This financial year has been one of significant change for John Lewis &
John Lewis Partnership to remove products made in Russia
The John Lewis Partnership is removing from sale products in Waitrose and John Lewis that are made in Russia.
John Lewis to invest £500m in price and retire Never Knowingly Undersold
John Lewis is today pledging a £500m investment to give John Lewis quality at great value prices - as shoppers become more cost conscious this year.
John Lewis trials new electric vehicles across its Home Services fleet
The Partnership is being supported by EV technology specialists Flexible Power Systems, (FPS), which is establishing a mixed charging solution incorporating depot, public network and home charging.
John Lewis launches ANYDAY store at Highcross
Hammerson has announced that John Lewis has launched a new experiential store featuring its ANYDAY range at its flagship destination, Highcross, Leicester.
John Lewis to open driver academy to train up more LGV drivers
Next month (November), the John Lewis Partnership will open an LGV Driver Academy to train drivers in 13 weeks to sit the DVLA LGV theory and practical safety tests, helping to reduce the industry shortage of LGV drivers.
John Lewis Partnership to recruit 7,000 temporary roles this festive season
The John Lewis Partnership is recruiting more than 7,000 temporary roles across the country this Christmas - 2,000 more than last year - to meet increased demand over the busy festive period and to help customers get what they need to celebrate.
John Lewis opens new pop-up showroom experience, ANYDAY, at St David’s, Cardiff
The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s in Cardiff, one of the UK’s premier retail and leisure destinations, has announced the launch of John Lewis’ new pop-up showroom experience, ANYDAY.
John Lewis and Waitrose launch initiative to save good wool from going to waste
John Lewis, in partnership with suppliers Hypnos, H.Dawson and Dalehead, is launching a new range of mattresses this week that, for the first time ever, will be made with wool provided by Waitrose sheep farmers.
John Lewis opens the door to easy-to-use investing as customers look to the future
John Lewis is launching its very first investment products to customers after teaming up with Nutmeg - the UK’s largest digital wealth manager.
John Lewis Partnership acquires new 1m sq ft distribution centre to support growth of Johnlewis.com
The John Lewis Partnership has today announced that it has signed an agreement with Tesco to lease a 1 million sq ft distribution centre at Fenny Lock in Milton Keynes.
John Lewis expands furniture rental service following successful trial
It’s not just frocks which are seeing a rental boom, with John Lewis announcing today that it will be expanding its first furniture rental service - doubling the range to offer over 200 lines - following last year’s hugely
John Lewis plans to add more than 100 fashion brands in next 12 months by bringing fashion products direct to customers online
John Lewis has announced that it will launch more than 40 new brands in the next six months by allowing, for the first time, fashion brands to sell their products directly on johnlewis.com. In addition, customers will be able
John Lewis Partnership becomes first UK retailer to launch six months’ equal parenthood paid leave and two weeks’ pregnancy loss paid leave
The John Lewis Partnership will become the first UK retailer to launch six months’ equal parenthood paid leave and two weeks’ paid leave for any Partner who experiences the loss of a pregnancy.
John Lewis to trial removing single use plastic carrier bags
From 21 May John Lewis shops in Cheltenham, Kingston and Leeds will trial removing single use plastic carrier bags. Customers will be asked to bring their own bags, or buy a reusable bag made from 100% recyclable material. The reusable
John Lewis to start work on a renovation of Peter Jones façade
John Lewis will start work on a renovation of the façade of its Peter Jones shop, in Chelsea, on Monday 19 April.
Glassware proves popular as shoppers return to John Lewis shops post lockdown
John Lewis has today reopened its shops in England and Wales after three months of being closed, with glassware proving by far the most popular purchase by returning shoppers as they prepare to host friends and families once again.
John Lewis launches ANYDAY, a new own brand range
John Lewis has today announced plans to appeal to a broader group of shoppers and their wide range of needs with the launch of a competitively priced, own brand range called ‘ANYDAY’ spanning homeware, technology, baby care and baby clothing.
John Lewis confirms plans to reopen shops on 12 April along with key services
John Lewis has today confirmed that it will reopen its shops in England and Wales on 12 April following the latest Government guidance. It will also reopen its newly refurbished Edinburgh shop on 14 May and plans to reopen its
John Lewis to close four At Home shops and four department stores
The John Lewis Partnership has today announced that it is not planning to reopen eight of its 42 John Lewis shops from lockdown, as it rebalances its store estate to reflect how customers want to shop.
A tale of two fascias for the John Lewis Partnership as Waitrose strides ahead, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of John Lewis Partnership results for FY2020/21; Zoe Mills, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “The John Lewis Partnership’s full-year results highlight parallels to Marks & Spencer, as its food &
Birmingham careers initiative to support aspirations amongst 8,000 students
Social enterprise Ahead Partnership is launching a focused, year-round initiative set to support the career aspirations and opportunities of 8,000 secondary school students across Birmingham over the next 18 months.
John Lewis donates warm clothing to thousands of families during the UK’s cold spell
John Lewis is donating nearly 5000 items of warm clothing to families in need as the UK’s freezing temperatures continue this week.
