The Latest Breaking News from the John Lewis Partnership

John Lewis Partnership losses more than double in tougher trading

The retailer reported underlying first half losses of £89 million, up from £34 million a year earlier.

Evening Standard · Sep 10

Christmas hiring drive aims to help young workers, John Lewis Partnership says

Of the roles, around 6,000 are with Waitrose’s 320 shops and 2,600 will be across John Lewis’s 36 shops.

The Independent UK · Sep 7

John Lewis says staff should be working ‘more in person than not’ in latest blow to work-from-home culture

The company says the directive is aimed at fostering ‘better outcomes’

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Will John Lewis pay staff an annual bonus for first time four years?

The John Lewis Partnership will also shed light on its recent trading and progress in its transformation strategy in an update next week.

Evening Standard · Mar 6

John Lewis pulls plug on affordable homes venture after costs soar

In 2020, the John Lewis Partnership first announced efforts to expand into build-to-rent properties.

Evening Standard · Feb 25

John Lewis and Waitrose staff set for pay hike amid £108m investment

JLP’s latest pay increase will surpass the increase in the national minimum wage announced in last November’s autumn budget.

Evening Standard · Feb 18

Topshop returns to high streets across UK in John Lewis partnership

The fashion brand, which closed its final standalone high street stores in 2021, will appear in all of John Lewis’s 32 department stores on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Feb 17

John Lewis and Waitrose owner loses £88m after national insurance hike

The retail giant reports a substantial half-year loss but ‘optimistic’ it can turn it around with Christmas trading

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

Losses widen at John Lewis Partnership after Budget tax increases

However, the employee-owned group said it is still ‘well positioned’ to deliver profit growth for the full year.

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025

Major UK retailer to hire more than 13,000 workers for Christmas

The retailer is expecting around 30 million visitors to its shops ahead of the festive season

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025