Overview
- The retailer will invest £800m through 2029 to transform its 36 remaining locations into experiential, lifestyle‑focused destinations.
- Management says there are no plans to close stores and confirms expansion is under consideration for new parts of the country.
- A 45‑minute delivery tie‑up with Uber Eats, currently on trial in two stores, is slated for wider rollout to speed purchases like headphones and beauty items.
- John Lewis is deepening brand partnerships, with Topshop set to return to high streets via its stores from February 2026 alongside labels such as Carhartt and Charlotte Tilbury.
- The partnership posted a £10m profit in the year to January but reported a half‑year loss and is working to stay out of the red in the current financial year.