John Lewis

John Lewis Partnership appoints non-executive director

The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Nish Kankiwala will join the board as a non-executive director. Kankiwala will succeed…

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Santander announces 111 branch closures

Santander has announced plans to close 111 of its branches by the end of August 2021, impacting 5,000 jobs and…

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Over 50 retailers pledge to improve diversity

Over 50 retailers have signed up to a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) charter led by the British Retail Consortium (BRC)…

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John Lewis to close eight stores placing 1,465 jobs at risk

The John Lewis Partnership has announced that it will not reopen eight of its 42 John Lewis shops from lockdown,…

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Oxford Street kicks off £150m regeneration plan

Westminster City Council has launched its “ambitious” £150m plans to renovate Oxford Street, beginning with a series of temporary interventions…

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Covid-19 forced over 17,500 chain stores to close in 2020

More than 17,500 chain stores were forced to close last year across the UK, as Covid-19 has created one of…

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John Lewis swings to £517m loss, warns of further closures

The John Lewis Partnership has swung to a pre-tax loss of £517m in the full-year ended 31 January 2021, down…

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British Land appoints new non-executive director

The British Land Company has announced the appointment of Loraine Woodhouse as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 March…

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John Lewis to shutter up to eight stores

John Lewis is reportedly considering the closure of up to eight of its stores in a bid to further cut…

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E-commerce: The benefits and hidden dangers for an independent retailer

Over the past year, repeated lockdowns and tiered restrictions have forced retailers to close their premises and halt trading. Customers…

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