John Lewis losses widen to £124m as shopper confidence dips
What to know about John Lewis losses widen to £124m as shopper confidence dips
Losses at the owner of John Lewis and Waitrose widened by more than 40% in the first half of the year as it struggled with higher costs and shoppers feeling less confident about their money.
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What happened
Losses at the owner of John Lewis and Waitrose widened by more than 40% in the first half of the year as it struggled with higher costs and shoppers feeling less confident about their money.
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Common ground
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Follow-up questions
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