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The John Lewis Partnership is planning to cut 1,000 jobs across its John Lewis and Waitrose stores in a move to simplify its management structures and cut costs. The business’s owners have said they will aim to find new jobs for those losing their store management roles and would aim …
Read More »Waitrose bans kids’ magazines with ‘pointless plastic’ free toys in fight against pollution
Waitrose has confirmed that it will no longer sell children’s magazines with plastic disposable toys in a move to help combat the issue of pollution and plastic waste. The retailer’s decision was inspired by a campaign launched by the ten year old Skye from Gwynedd, who has made it a …
Read More »Edgar the excitable Dragon is the star of John Lewis’ Christmas ad
When the John Lewis Christmas ad dropped at 7am this morning, it became apparent that the retailer – now known for causing the media sensation of the year each November in the run up to the festive season – was going back to what it does best. One year on …
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