John Lewis Partnership Launches Largest Festive Hiring Drive
The retail giant plans to hire 12,500 temporary workers to meet increased demand during the holiday season.
Overview
- John Lewis Partnership is preparing to hire 12,500 temporary staff, marking its largest seasonal recruitment effort to date.
- The company aims to recruit 4,100 more workers than last year across its John Lewis stores and Waitrose supermarkets.
- Recruitment includes 7,700 roles at Waitrose and 2,000 positions at John Lewis, with additional supply chain roles to support online demand.
- The hiring surge is timed to manage peak trading periods like Black Friday, Christmas, and January sales.
- Early demand for Christmas products is already strong, with Waitrose's Christmas range sales up 25% and John Lewis decorations sales up 20% year-on-year.