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Waitrose outpaces John Lewis as it pushes ahead with £800m overhaul

Published 17 August 2026, 7:52am

Waitrose is the financial powerhouse of the John Lewis Partnership, as its department store sister battles tougher trading conditions and presses ahead with an £800m transformation programme.

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