May 10, 2023
John Lewis staff to vote on future plans as anger grows
The boss of John Lewis will face a vote of confidence on Wednesday, amid growing staff anger at her leadership. John Lewis is seeking to revive growth after posting a huge loss last year and suspending its staff bonus. As well as owning a stake in the business, John Lewis staff - also known as partners - have a voice in the way it is run. Dame Sharon has suggested ways the partnership might revive growth, including by developing flats above John Lewis shops. In March, brand expert Mary Portas wrote an open letter to the partnership, saying John Lewis was one of the most "Valued, loved, and trusted retail brands" in the UK but that it had "Let go" of its soul.
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