John Lewis fashion drives weekly sales

John Lewis is continuing its sales momentum well into the new year as its latest weekly report saw sales increase 15.6 percent, with fashion particularly strong for January.

The UK department store stalwart maintained its run of strong weekly sales jumping 15.6 percent year-on-year in the seven days to January 9, hitting 99.5 million pounds.

Online sales were up 25.8 percent, with double-digit percentage growth across all of the assortment areas.

Fashion sales jumped 15.4 percent with Home up 13.3 percent year-on-year and EHT (electricals) 18.8 percent ahead.