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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...

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John Lewis marketing channel director to exit

Andreas Nicolaides, John Lewis’ director of marketing channels, is stepping down from the British retailer nearly two years on from his initial appointment. Nicolaides had joined the company in October 2023, first taking on the role of head of customer planning and channels. In his most recent position, he was responsible for driving trade and...

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John Lewis hires Dom McBrien to head digital and omnichannel strategy

John Lewis has appointed Dom McBrien as its new chief digital & omnichannel officer. The company announced that this appointment will strengthen its leadership and is a crucial part of its digital transformation and omnichannel goals. McBrien will also join the John Lewis management board. McBrien brings over 20 years of digital transformation...

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Backing British and exclusive entries: John Lewis adds 100 fashion brands to range

John Lewis is doubling down on fashion. The British department store has confirmed it is expanding its clothing range through the addition of over 100 brands this year, a strategy that has been further enhanced by a collaboration with the British Fashion Council (BFC). At the crux is the intention to create a “carefully curated range that offers...

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John Lewis makes ‘multi-million’ pound investment in beauty with new dedicated halls

John Lewis has said it is ushering in a “new era for beauty” through a multi-million pound investment into the category. The British department store will use the investment to roll out six Beauty Halls within existing stores across the UK, starting with its site in Liverpool. Here, the dedicated Beauty Hall has now reopened and will serve as...