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Baukjen and John Lewis collaborate on an exclusive collection

Sustainably and ethically conscious womenswear brand Baukjen is launching an exclusive Earth Day collection in collaboration with John Lewis. The seven-piece collection features timeless wardrobe classics including dresses, tops, and trousers crafted from planet-friendly materials. The pieces will be available exclusively on the John Lewis...

21 Apr 2022

Business

John Lewis boss warns UK could be facing double-digit inflation

The chair of John Lewis Partnership Sharon White has predicted a double-digit inflation in the UK as a potential result of the war in Ukraine, which is currently causing a price rise in supply chains and on in-store products. White’s statement comes as the UK currently faces an inflation at a 30-year high of 5.5 percent, with an additional...

21 Mar 2022

Retail

John Lewis switches Never Knowingly Undersold pledge with 500 million pound investment

British department store retailer John Lewis has ditched its price assurance pledge, Never Knowingly Undersold, as it announced an investment of 500 million pounds into the quality and value of its products. In a release, the retailer said the century-old Never Knowingly Undersold pledge, which was launched to ensure good value on its products...

25 Feb 2022

BusinessFeatured

Profits surge at John Lewis Partnership, according to leaked memo

John Lewis Partnership has reportedly seen a surge in profits thanks to its ongoing cost-cutting measures as well as bumper Christmas sales at Waitrose. The partnership was “well ahead” of its 100 million pounds annual profit target by the end of December, with still a month of its financial year left, according to a leaked memo seen by The Mail...

14 Feb 2022

Culture

British and international brands join Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Burberry, M&S, and John Lewis are among the British and international brands supporting the Platinum Jubilee in celebration of The Queen’s 70-year reign. The full line-up of Platinum Jubilee partners features 16 businesses representing retail, fashion, hospitality, culture, media, travel and business. Burberry, Moët & Chandon, M&S and St James’s...

19 Jan 2022

Retail |Beauty Featured

John Lewis shares 2022 beauty trends

John Lewis is predicting that the “great British glow up” is here to stay as consumer lifestyles continue to shift, as people use their beauty expertise learnt over lockdown in their everyday routines. In the John Lewis’ ‘Beauty Bets’ report, the retailer reveals that collagen, lip liner, perfume and beauty miniatures were among the beauty...

8 Dec 2021

Culture

John Lewis takes on metaverse with in-game Fortnite partnership

In a new chapter of unlikely partnerships, John Lewis has partnered with British broadcaster ITV on an ‘I’m a Celebrity’ experience as part of the popular video game, Fortnite. Within a recreation of the reality programme’s castle set, John Lewis & Partners will be integrated into the in-game map, brokered by media agency Manning Gottlieb OMD...

25 Nov 2021

Fashion

John Lewis launches million pound challenge for circular future

The John Lewis Partnership has launched a 1 million pound Circular Future Fund to counter the high street’s throwaway culture. The parent of John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets will be offering grants between 150,000 pounds and 300,000 pounds to social enterprises, charities and academia who have workable ideas to reduce the...

23 Nov 2021

Business

John Lewis releases Christmas advert

John Lewis has launched its 2021 Christmas advertising campaign. The advert, titled Unexpected Guest, premiered at 6:30 am, November 4, UK time on the John Lewis website and its social media sites. The advert will begin airing at 8:15 pm on ITV, during The Pride of Britain Awards. The story depicts the friendship between a young boy named Nathan...

4 Nov 2021

Business

John Lewis signs credit facility linked to environmental goals

The John Lewis Partnership has signed a new 420 million pound revolving credit facility linked to environmental targets in reducing carbon emissions and food waste, and cutting down on its use of fossil fuels. The five-year facility is being provided by seven banks, with the financing replacing existing facilities of 500 million pounds, which...

1 Nov 2021

Retail

John Lewis promotes Anyday through pop-ups

John Lewis is promoting its new Anyday range through pop ups in shopping centres. Set in temporary showrooms in John Lewis stores, the pop ups have already appeared in Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Oxford and Manchester. Currently, there are pop ups in Cardiff and Leicester. Originally a homeware brand, Anyday recently released its first fashion...

26 Oct 2021

RetailFeatured

John Lewis opens Christmas Emporiums

Christmas has come to John Lewis, with the department store opening its one-stop-festive emporiums and experiences for families across 10 of its stores. The Christmas Emporiums have been designed to be “fun and inspirational” and will host in-store events and festive workshops, alongside offering personalised gifting experiences, as well as...

20 Oct 2021