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John Lewis and Waitrose to axe around 1,000 store workers

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has told staff that it is proposing around 1,000 redundancies across its department stores and Waitrose supermarkets. The company said...

Steve Rowe: The Marks and Spencer boss departing after almost 40 years at the...

Marks & Spencer veteran Steve Rowe is stepping down from the high street stalwart almost 40 years after first joining the business as a...

John Lewis signs deal with Tesco for warehouse space in online sales push

The John Lewis Partnership has signed a deal with Tesco to lease a million square foot distribution centre to meet demand for online orders,...

M&S launch scan and pay service, Mobile, Pay, Go

Mobile, Pay, Go is the simple way customers can pay for items without approaching a till. Customers simply open the M&S app, scan products...

Former John Lewis boss Paula Nickolds joins Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s has hired the former boss of John Lewis to take charge of its clothing and homeware operations. The supermarket giant said Paula Nickolds will...

Klarna announces partnership with Harrods

Klarna has announced a partnership with luxury retailer Harrods, offering customers more flexible and convenient payment options throughout Harrods Knightsbridge, H beauty and Harrods.com. Harrods...

John Lewis to introduce flexible working for all HQ staff

Bosses at John Lewis and Waitrose have confirmed they will introduce flexible working for staff at the employee-owned retailer based at the company’s head...

High Court Rules Against Government in Marks & Spencer Marble Arch Store Dispute

In a pivotal legal battle over the future of Marks & Spencer's flagship store at Marble Arch, London, the High Court has ruled in...

M&S Returns to Bristol City Centre with New Flagship Store at Cabot Circus

M&S opens a new 80,000 square foot flagship store at Cabot Circus, bringing food, fashion, homeware and beauty to Bristol city centre

Debenhams reveals closing details for final 49 stores

Debenhams has said that its last stores will close on May 15 for the final time as it encouraged shoppers to take advantage of...