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John Lewis scraps rental home project amid shifting economic climate

British department store John Lewis has scrapped its build-to-rent property plans, citing a “fundamental shift in the economic conditions” since the venture was initially launched. The company is putting a stop to a project that would have built 1,000 homes across the sites, and is further pulling out of the property management business, which...

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John Lewis increases shop floor staff pay by 6.9 percent

The John Lewis Partnership has announced a 108 million pound pay investment to increase the wages of its shop floor staff by 6.9 percent across department store, John Lewis and supermarket chain, Waitrose. In a statement, the retail group said that the hourly shop floor pay rises from April 1 would be the equivalent of 1,600 pounds a year for...

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Topshop to return to UK high streets through John Lewis partnership

Topshop is continuing its rollout, this time with a physical return to the high street through a new partnership with John Lewis. The label has been introduced to 32 of the department store chain’s locations, building on a broader expansion to John Lewis’ fashion category. While Topshop itself has relaunched at all the aforementioned stores, its...

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John Lewis’ head of women’s brands and own label exits

Claire Miles has announced her departure from John Lewis, where she had served as head of women’s brands and own label for over three and a half years. Miles confirmed her exit in a post on LinkedIn, in which she stated that her time at the retailer had been “deeply rewarding”. “I’m grateful for the trust placed in me to be part of the...

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Bestseller and John Lewis among Circulose’s latest partners

Recycled textile manufacturer Circulose has announced a slew of new partners as it continues to push forward with its renewed strategic direction focused on securing long-term commitments from brands. The latest additions include Bestseller, John Lewis, C&A, Filippa K, Reformation, Faherty, Bobo Choses and Zero. Their commitment comes on the...

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John Lewis: British shoppers turn to joy, colour and comfort in 2025

British consumers shopped for joy in 2025, according to John Lewis’ twelfth annual ‘How we Shop, Live and Look’ report, as they swapped pared-back minimalism for expressive colour, comfort and ‘Nowstalgia’, while embracing repair culture. John Lewis’ annual report, which surveys more than 1,000 John Lewis shoppers, reveals consumer behaviours,...

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John Lewis introduces new supplier platform as it ups focus on premium brands

Department store John Lewis has introduced a new supplier platform that intends to accelerate the launch of new brands, as the retailer doubles down on a mission to expand its premium offering. Launched through a partnership with luxury footwear label Russell & Bromley, the new platform intends to make John Lewis more agile when responding to...

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John Lewis to launch first menswear collaboration in 10 years

British department store John Lewis is continuing its push into menswear with its first designer menswear collaboration in 10 years with London Fashion Week favourite Labrum London. In a statement, John Lewis said the 38-piece menswear collection, which launches on October 21, has been designed by Labrum London’s founder, Foday Dumbuya, in...

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John Lewis names new director of merchandising

Department store John Lewis has appointed Anna Milne as its new director of merchandising. With this, Milne, who is to take up the role from November 17, will also join the company’s management board. Milne, who brings almost 20 years of experience in retail to the role, most recently served as merchandising director for luxury e-tailers...

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John Lewis is betting on menswear with its new own-brand premium line

British department store John Lewis is continuing to strengthen its fashion credentials and menswear offering as part of its elevation strategy, with the launch of its own-brand premium menswear, called J. Lewis. The J. Lewis collection is being billed as a “contemporary addition” to the John Lewis Menswear label. It is part of the department...

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John Lewis Partnership: H1 sales up but loss widens

The John Lewis Partnership, which includes the John Lewis department store chain, has reported a mixed set of results for the first half of the financial year, which ended on July 26, 2025. While the company saw a pre-tax loss of 34 million pounds and, it also reported a 4 percent increase in overall sales, reaching 6.2 billion pounds. This...

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Topshop and Topman to launch in John Lewis stores across the UK

Topshop and Topman announced a new partnership with department store John Lewis to expand their physical retail presence across the UK. Beginning in February 2026, Topshop will be available in 32 John Lewis locations, while Topman will launch in six stores. The collections will feature a curated selection of popular styles, including Topshop’s...