John Lewis faces fresh backlash for Ealing build-to-rent scheme August 24, 2023 John Lewis is facing renewed backlash from Ealing locals for its attempts to build hundreds of rental homes in two block towers within the London borough as part of its push to diversify from retail. The struggling department and grocery brand has submitted its finalised development plans to Ealing Council, with an ongoing consultation process [...]
John Lewis boss vows to keep employee-owned retailer ‘unique’ April 26, 2023 Dame Sharon White has vowed to preserve what makes the John Lewis Partnership “unique,” as the chief of the struggling retail chain outlines how the company plans to navigate the cost of living crisis and retain its customer base. Dame Sharon told The Telegraph retailers were continuing to see the “effects of the pandemic” and [...]
Dunelm chief backs calls for greater protection of shop workers as cost of crime for retailers more than doubles February 14, 2024 The head of homeware giant Dunelm has backed calls from industry bodies to create a specific law to protect shop workers.
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 faces fresh defiance from Ealing residents over build-to-rent tower October 9, 2023 The John Lewis Partnership is facing further resistance from Ealing residents over the retailer‘s attempt to erect a build-to-rent tower of 428 homes over a Waitrose supermarket in the west London borough. A campaign group, Stop the Towers, has made fresh calls to the council urging it to listen to residents’ concerns and reject the [...]
Why it may not be all doom and gloom for John Lewis March 10, 2024 Employee-owned John Lewis Partnership has faced a series of dilemmas over the past few years, but analysts are “cautiously optimistic” a refresh of its top table will help aid its balance sheet ahead of its results next week.
John Lewis hires Google Cloud to supercharge digital revamp in £100m deal August 9, 2023 John Lewis is trying to get back on its feet by partnering with Google to drive its digital revamp, and shift away from high-street reliance. Valued at £100m, the partnership aims to improve the efficiency of John Lewis and Waitrose employees, enabling them to provide a better customer experience. Struggling high street favourite John Lewis [...]
Retailers demand urgent action from government as crime soars October 1, 2023 Dozens of UK retailers have written to Suella Braverman demanding urgent action over the soaring number of crimes made in stores. Some 86 retail leaders, including the bosses of Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s, have signed a letter to the home secretary demanding the government clamp down on rising levels of theft and abuse towards [...]
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.
The Square Mile and Me with BeZero Carbon’s Tommy Ricketts October 26, 2023 If you don't ask, you don't get: Tommy Ricketts talks to us about City life, from carbon credits to brown shoes