John Lewis Partnership losses more than double in tougher trading

JLP said it was reorganising its head office, which had led to some job losses (John Lewis/PA) - (PA Media)

The John Lewis Partnership has seen half-year losses more than double amid tougher trading and said it remained cautious over the final six months.

The employee-owned group, which owns the department store chain and Waitrose supermarkets, reported losses before tax and exceptional items of £89 million for the six months to August 1, up from £34 million a year earlier.