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Constitution: Our Constitution establishes a system of rights and responsibilities, which places on all Partners the obligation to work for the improvement of our business - in the knowledge that we share the rewards of success.
CSR Achievements 2006: Public perception of our work is an important indicator of our CSR performance. We are therefore delighted to be recognised for the efforts of our Partners and those we work with in delivering our CSR programmes.
Speeches: Download transcripts of speeches given by our Chairman and directors. You can also listen to speeches that have been recorded.
Contact Greenbee: Whether you have an enquiry about something you have bought from us, or a comment about an experience you've had, please get in touch.
JLP e-zine Business articles: Business articles published in the JLP e-zine which takes a look inside the John Lewis Partnership.
Weekly sales figures to 21 November: Weekly trading figures to 21 November. John Lewis - brisk trading as Christmas shopping picks up the pace. Waitrose - a month to go and shoppers stock up on seasonal treats.
Our communities: Our communities: The direction and trend in our quantitative CSR performance are measured against a set of key performance indicators.
PDF search: PDF search listing.
John Lewis Contact Form: Use our John Lewis Contact Form to send us your queries and comments about John Lewis department stores.
Working for us: In the John Lewis Partnership, employees are Partners, which means we are all owners of the business and share in its success.
Weekly sales figures to 19 September: Weekly trading figures to 19 September. John Lewis - some brisk trading as the nights start drawing in. Waitrose - students stock up their store cupboards as term starts.
Your views - Poll: CSR issues: Submit your answer to an online poll on the question 'Which issue is most important to you?'.
John Lewis Partnership History Contact Form: Use our John Lewis Partnership History Contact Form to send your queries and comments about the history of the John Lewis Partnership.
Water: As a responsible retailer, the Partnership recognises that we should monitor how much water we use and should aim to use less of this precious and increasingly scarce resource.
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Management bodies: Our top level of management includes the Chairman and the Partnership Board. The other Partnership management bodies are the Group Executive and the Business Strategy Group.
Corporate Social Responsibility reports 2004: John Lewis Partnership CSR performance is publicly reported with detailed reports for each of our businesses, John Lewis and Waitrose publishing every two years. Read our 2004 reports.
Weekly sales figures to 28 March: Weekly trading figures to 28 March 2009. John Lewis - a pleasing week's trade with fashion at the forefront. Waitrose - the start of summer puts a spring in sales for Waitrose.
John Lewis features: Throughout the year, the editorial team responsible for the JLP e-zine, write articles about a range of topics including information about new branches, charity events held in branches and the latest hot products on sale. Read some of the recent articles about John Lewis.
Annual reports: The John Lewis Partnership produces annual reports for the benefit of our shareholders, the Partners. Download our latest and previous annual reports.
Partnership Council: The Partnership Council represents Partners as a whole with most of its members elected by the Partners. Find out more about how it holds our management to account.
What is new: Find out what's new on our website and the latest news from the Partnership and the wider retail world.
John Lewis Partnership - Key performance data: The direction and trend in our quantitative CSR performance are measured against a set of key performance indicators which cover all the major areas of CSR.
website: The John Lewis Partnership's Partners own the leading UK retail businesses - Waitrose, John Lewis and Greenbee. Our founder’s vision of a successful business powered by its people and its principles defines our unique company today. The profits and benefits created by our success are shared by all our Partners.
Retail industry leaders: Fiona Moriarty, Director, Scottish Retail Consortium: As Director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, Fiona Moiarty is the authoritative voice of a multi-billion pound industry.
Contact John Lewis: Whether you have an enquiry about something you have bought from us, or a comment about an experience you've had, please get in touch.
JLP e-zine Hot products: JLP e-zine has details of the latest hot products available from John Lewis and Waitrose.
Privacy: We will treat all your Personal Information as confidential.
John Lewis Supplier Contact Form: Use our John Lewis Supplier Contact Form if you are a supplier with a query or comment about John Lewis department stores.
Weekly sales figures to 27 June: Weekly trading figures to 27 June. John Lewis - start of Clearance coincides with heatwave in many areas. Waitrose - sunny Wimbledon week drives the alfresco trend.
Weekly sales figures to 12 September: Weekly trading figures to 12 September. John Lewis - tough yearly comparisons as Indian summer has an impact. Waitrose - sunny return to school sees a surge in lunch-box fillings.
Consumer research: Consumer research informs the business on a number of levels across a wide spectrum of issues. If a problem has been detected but we are not sure of the cause or if a number of options are on the table and help is needed to narrow them down to a recommendation - customer research can play a vital role in providing some of the answers.
Partnership websites: The Partnership's first presence on the Internet, johnlewis.com and waitrose.com were launched in October 1995. As you will see from the list the number of Partnership and associated websites has grown over the last few years.
Chairman: The Chairman, Charlie Mayfield, is responsible both for performance and for keeping the Partnership true to its founding principles.
CSR case studies - Environment: Our initiatives around transport, water, waste and recycling.
Managing CSR: As a Partnership we recognise that the management of social, ethical and environmental issues involves everyone.
Greenbee: Greenbee offers a distinctive range of online products and services specially chosen with Partnership customers in mind.
Weekly sales figures to 6 February 2010: Weekly trading figures to 6 February. John Lewis - New financial year starts with brisk trading. Waitrose - Love is in the air... and in shopping baskets.
Weekly sales figures to 28 November 2009: Weekly trading figures to 28 November 2009. John Lewis - Records broken in a great week right across the board. Waitrose - Shoppers begin countdown to Christmas in earnest.
Social bookmarking links: Some of the pages on our website have links to a range of social bookmarking / sharing websites.
Our history text version: From a single shop in 1864 to today’s nationwide business: read the text version of our history timeline.
JLP e-zine real lives articles: Articles about people working in or associated with the Partnership and published in the JLP e-zine.
John Lewis Management team: The John Lewis Board is responsible for and manages John Lewis’s commercial activity and develops the strategy and business plan for the company.
Press releases 2009: The Partnership press releases issued in 2009. Search by date and subject.
Greenbee Contact Form: Use our Greenbee Contact Form to send us your queries and comments about Greenbee.com.
Weekly sales figures to 2 May 2009: Weekly trading figures to 2 May. John Lewis - consistent level of trading and a strong Saturday. Waitrose - celebratory theme puts a positive spring in sales.
Webcasts and videos: Watch webcasts of presentations given by our Chairman and directors. We also publish videos and audiocasts about our business and Partners that you may find of interest.
Weekly sales figures to 11 July: Weekly trading figures to 11 July. John Lewis - outdoor living powers ahead as the summer advances. Waitrose - regional food sales rocket in response to customer demand.
Articles: From time to time our Chairman and directors contribute pieces for public journals, while we publish articles on many aspects of retail in our in-house magazine, the Gazette.
Weekly sales figures to 3 October 2009: Weekly trading figures to 3 October 2009. John Lewis - Robust trading against some tough yearly comparisons. Waitrose - Fruit and veg helps drive healthy growth in sales.
Alert Service Box: Alert Service Box
Placements and work experience: How to apply for summer placements and work experience opportunities.
Engaging our stakeholders: We engage our stakeholders by listening to them, responding to their concerns, being honest in our expectations and by being fair in how we report our performance.
Our customers products and suppliers: Our customers products and suppliers: The direction and trend in our quantitative CSR performance are measured against a set of key performance indicators.
Employee ownership: The John Lewis Partnership is the largest employee-owned company in the UK. The John Lewis Partnership has produced a guide to employee ownership, for those who want to find out more about our business model.
partnership card Contact Form: Use our partnership card Contact Form to send us your comments and enquiries about the partnership card.
Weekly sales figures to 30 January: Weekly trading figures to 30 January. John Lewis - we're in fine form as the trading year ends. Waitrose - a strong momentum builds in second half.
Weekly sales figures to 6 June: Weekly trading figures to 6 June. John Lewis - supply chain is transformed behind the scenes. Waitrose - marketing campaign boosts essential Waitrose sales.
Business in the community: The John Lewis Partnership is a committed member of Business in the Community.
Customer service: As Partners in the business, we want to provide the best possible choice, value and service to customers.
Perspectives: Perspectives is aimed at political audiences and outlines the John Lewis Partnership's current thinking on issues such as regeneration, sustainability and skills.
Principles: Our seven business principles set out how we see our responsibilities in terms of community investment, environmental protection, responsible sourcing and trading and workplace dignity, diversity and equality.
Corporate Social Responsibility reports 2002: John Lewis Partnership CSR performance is publicly reported with detailed reports for each of our businesses, John Lewis and Waitrose publishing every two years. Read our 2002 reports.
Weekly sales figures to 17 October: Weekly trading figures to 17 October. John Lewis - multi-channel trading makes solid growth across the board. Waitrose - storming sales of comfort foods in wintry weather.
Your views - Poll: Eating poll: Submit your answer to an online poll on the question 'What do you eat too much of'.
Site services: Site services
Leckford Estate: A unique part of the Waitrose story is that we run our own farm, Leckford Estate, in Hampshire. The estate includes Leckford Farm and Longstock Park Nursery.
Appointed directors: The Partnership Board is responsible for the management of the Partnership's commercial activity. Read the biographies of the directors.
Minimising packaging: Each year we must ensure that 55-80 per cent by weight of all packaging we place on the market is recycled.
Partnership head office: Parrtnership head office - address, telephone number and map showing location of our head office.
Energy: As a responsible retailer, the Partnership aims to use energy as efficiently as possible.
Weekly sales figures to 10 October: Weekly trading figures to 10 October. John Lewis - well into the foothills of the steady climb to Christmas. Waitrose - come dine with me as dinner party season gets into swing.
Corporate Social Responsibility reports 2008: John Lewis Partnership CSR performance is publicly reported with detailed reports for each of our businesses, John Lewis and Waitrose publishing every two years. Read our 2008 reports.
FAQs about the Partnership - Employment: Frequently asked questions to help you find the answer you’re looking for quickly and easily.
Downloads - Other documents: Download John Lewis Partnership leaflets in PDF format.
Your views - Poll:Cooking: Submit your answer to an online poll on the question 'When do you cook from scratch?'.
Your views: Your views are important to us and one way in which we can find these out is through our online polls.
Pay and benefits: Our policy is to pay Partners according to the market rate for the job they are doing, and as much above that as is justified by performance. Added to that our Partners enjoy a range of benefits.
Press releases 2007: The Partnership press releases issued in 2007. Search by date and subject.
Weekly sales figures to 21 March 2009: Weekly trading figures to 21 March. John Lewis - weather and Easter against us in a challenging week. Waitrose - the first barbecues of the season get under way.
CSR case studies - Community: How Partners are working to give something back to their comunity. For example through the Golden Jubilee Trust.
Weekly sales figures to 16 May: Weekly trading figures to 16 May. John Lewis - an encouraging week for the John Lewis division. Waitrose - customers return to meat and veg as weather cools.
Weekly sales figures to 2 January: Weekly trading figures to 2 January. John Lewis - a Clearance milestone passed for the first time. Waitrose - making a squeaky clean start to the New Year.
The Partners champions: Registrars and the Partners' Counsellor ensure the integrity of the Partnership remains intact.
JLP e-zine Feature articles: Feature articles published in the JLP e-zine which takes a look inside the John Lewis Partnership.
CSR: Our views M - R: Find out our key policies and positions on issues related to Corporate Social Responsibility. Our views M - R
Media: Learn more about the John Lewis Partnership from press releases and other resources.
Weekly sales to 25 July: Weekly trading figures to 25 July. John Lewis - strong Sunday marks a great end to Clearance period. Waitrose - winter warmers surge as summer holiday starts.
CSR Case studies: Find out how Partners around the business and at all levels are working hard to bring the idea of good citizenship to life.
CSR Achievements 2005: Public perception of our work is an important indicator of our CSR performance. We are therefore delighted to be recognised for the efforts of our Partners and those we work with in delivering our CSR programmes.
Waitrose - Products and services: Waitrose's reputation for quality, safety and provenance of the food we sell is second to none and is well supported by the services we can offer in and out of the shops.
Officers and advisers: Names and where appropriate address of our financial officers and advisers including auditors, solicitors and bankers.
Our approach: Our approach to Corporate social responsibility’ (CSR) is the cornerstone of our business.
Our suppliers: Hear from our suppliers what they think of the Partnership and the retail industry.
JLP e-zine: JLP e-zine is full of news and features from around the John Lewis Partnership. From the latest product ranges to what Partners are achieving in individual branches, it distills what is different about the Partnership into one easy-to-read microsite.
Contact us: Use the form to contact the GoldenJubilee Trust.
Responsible Sourcing Programme: Helping suppliers comply with the Responsible Sourcing Code.
The Partnership Spirit: Our Partners will tell you that the John Lewis Partnership is a very special place to work. We believe our distinctive culture – our spirit – lies at the heart of this feeling.
Weekly figures archive: Weekly figures archive for the Partnership, John Lewis and Waitrose.
Calendar: Calendar of CSR events throughout the year.
John Lewis: From it's beginnings in London's Oxford Street in 1864, John Lewis is the UK's largest department store retailer with 28 department stores, one John Lewis at home shop and a growing online business, johnlewis.com.
Text versions: List of multimedia pages with a link to the text alterative version.
Making our own textiles: John Lewis has one production unit Herbert Parkinson in Lancashire, where we make our own-brand furnishings, fabrics and curtains.
Weekly sales figures to 29 August 2009: Weekly trading figures to 29 August 2009. John Lewis - Customers attracted by the appeal of new-season stock. Waitrose - Alfresco eating prompts shining sales performance.
Account Card Contact Form: Use our Account Card Contact Form to send your queries and comments about the John Lewis Account Card.
Archives collection: Although we started with a single shop in 1864 and are now a nationwide business, our archives collection contains material dating back to the 18th century.
John Spedan Lewis Trust for the Advancement of the Natural Sciences: The John Spedan Lewis Trust for the Advancement of the Natural Sciences (JSLTANS) aims to promote an interest in natural history among Partners, and is named after the Partnership's Founder, John Spedan Lewis, who was an enthusiastic naturalist and studied the plants and animals of the Leckford Estate in his spare time.
Our responsibilities: Our environmental policies, involvement with local communities and approach to responsible sourcing and trading.
Your views - Poll: Afternoon tea: Submit your answer to an online poll on the question 'Is afternoon tea and cake...?'.
Consolidated income statement: While the John Lewis Partnership has no external shareholders to report to, we believe in providing clear, comprehensive information about our financial performance to all interested parties. View the Partnership's consolidated income statement for the half year ended August 2009.
Corporate Social Responsibility reports 2006: John Lewis Partnership CSR performance is publicly reported with detailed reports for each of our businesses, John Lewis and Waitrose publishing every two years. Read our 2006 reports.
Weekly sales to 15 August: Weekly trading figures to 15 August. John Lewis - week sees a return to form for beds and white goods. Waitrose - customers enjoy a baking summer - in the kitchen.
Weekly sales figures to 13 June: Weekly trading figures to 13 June. John Lewis - a mixed bag of trading conditions across the country. Waitrose - Troy branches continue to exceed their expectations.
CSR Policy: Our CSR policy sets out the principles we follow and the programmes we have developed to focus on the areas where we have significant impact or influence.
Commitments and targets - Our communities: Our communities: 2008-09 progress made against targets and commitments.
Greenbee products and services: As part of the John Lewis Partnership, here at Greenbee we believe that everything we do should be straightforward, great value and come with an extra level of service that's always reassuring.
Corporate Social Responsibility reports 2003: John Lewis Partnership CSR performance is publicly reported with detailed reports for each of our businesses, John Lewis and Waitrose publishing every two years. Read our 2003 reports.
JLP e-zine survey: JLP e-zine survey.
Partnership Board: The Board is responsible for the management of the Partnership's commercial activity. Read the biographies of the board members.
Risk management: The Partnership Board has overall responsibility for internal control and risk management throughout the business.
Waitrose future expansion: Waitrose aims to extend its store presence whilst improving price perceptions and developing an integrated multi-channel offer.
Weekly sales figures to 4 April: Weekly trading figures to 4 April 2009. John Lewis - fashion and beauty doing well as Easter approaches. Waitrose - promotions boost sales in a week of Waitrose milestones.
Our employees: Our employees: The direction and trend in our quantitative CSR performance are measured against a set of key performance indicators.
John Lewis weekly figures: Latest weekly sales figures for John Lewis selling branches and buying offices. Also read the trading comments by a John Lewis director.
Waitrose Press Office: Contact details for the Waitrose Press Office team.
Trusting our products: Our customers want to know they can trust our products and we have worked hard to build strong relationships with the trusted suppliers of our high quality products.
Waitrose Contact Form: Use our Waitrose Contact Form to send us your queries and comments about Waitrose supermarkets.
Waitrose: Waitrose joined the John Lewis Partnership in 1937 as a chain of 10 specialist food shops, with the first supermarket opening in 1955. This has grown to a network of supermarkets around the UK, and a growing online business.
Commitments and targets: 2008-09 progress made against targets and commitments.
Employer of distinction: With the happiness of all members at the heart of the John Lewis Partnership, we aim to be an employer of distinction.
Partnership Board - non-executive directors: The Partnership Board is responsible for the management of the Partnership's commercial activity. Read the biographies of the non-executive directors.
Compliance: The Partnership is committed to obeying the spirit as well as the letter of the law and this applies equally to all national and international social and environmental regulations.
Consolidated cash flow statement: While the John Lewis Partnership has no external shareholders to report to, we believe in providing clear, comprehensive information about our financial performance to all interested parties. View the Partnership's consolidated cash flow statement for the half year ended 1 August 2009.
Financial reports: Download our latest and previous annual and interim reports
Weekly sales figures to 5 September: Weekly trading figures to 5 September. John Lewis - strong trading patterns exceed all our expectations. Waitrose - Waitrose customers beat the post-holiday blues.
Weekly sales figures to 11 April: Weekly trading figures to 11 April. John Lewis - Easter assortment proves popular with customers. Waitrose - a strong performance over the long holiday weekend.
Weekly sales figures to 31 October 2009: Weekly trading figures to 31 October 2009. John Lewis - October our most successful month of the year so far. Waitrose - Halloween celebrations and half term see sales jump.
Shop: Looking to buy online? Here you'll find all the online shopping services from John Lewis, Waitrose and Greenbee.
Corporate Social Responsibility Contact Form: Use our Corporate Social Responsibility Contact Form to to send your comments and queries about Corporate Social Responsibility in the John Lewis Partnership.
Weekly figures: Latest weekly figures for the Partnership, John Lewis and Waitrose.
Press releases 2005: The Partnership press releases issued in 2005. Search by date and subject.
Weekly sales figures to 4 July: Weekly trading figures to 4 July. John Lewis - customer service is still outstanding in Clearance. Waitrose - heatwave across the country sees record-breaking sales.
Corporate Social Responsibility reports 2001: John Lewis Partnership CSR performance is publicly reported with detailed reports for each of our businesses, John Lewis and Waitrose publishing every two years. Read our 2001 reports.
Weekly sales figures to 9 May: Weekly sales figures to 9 May. John Lewis home assortments shine in best week so far this year. Waitrose - mixed weather drives sales and other comfort foods.
Commitments and targets - Our customers products and suppliers: Our customers products and suppliers: 2008-09 progress made against targets and commitments.
The Music Society: The Music Society is one the largest and most active of the Partnership's societies. It has a full time Musical Director and Co-ordinator.
JLP e-zine interviews: Interviews published in the JLP e-zine which takes a look inside the John Lewis Partnership.
John Lewis Press Office: Contact details for the John Lewis Press Office team.
Democratic bodies: All Partners have a say in how we run the business through a set of councils and committees.
Weekly sales figures to 9 January 2010: Weekly trading figures to 9 January. John Lewis - Multi-channel delivers in a weather-hit week. Waitrose - New year diet on hold as shoppers opt for comfort.
Contact Us: Use our Contact us form to send your queries and comments to us.
Legal: The terms and conditions which apply to the use of this website.
CSR: Our suppliers: The partnerships we have with suppliers from around the world help us to offer customers over 350,000 product lines in John Lewis and around 18,000 high quality food products in Waitrose.
Weekly sales figures to 19 December: Weekly trading figures to 19 December. John Lewis - third successive record week is source of pride. Waitrose - premium seasonal food still in strong demand.
Emissions: We believe we must act now to combat climate change by reducing our contribution to its causes. We are committed to reducing our carbon emissions.
Your views - Poll: Best Sporting ambassador: Submit your answer to an online poll on the question ' Who is Britain's best sporting ambassador?'
Weekly sales figures to 18 April: Weekly trading figures to 18 April . John Lewis - focus on good shopkeeping as trading climate remains challenging. Waitrose - sales trip down memory lane as customers shop for home.
The Partner survey: Giving our Partners a voice is central to the principles of co-ownership, and we engage their views and opinions in a number of ways, including the annual Partner Survey.
John Lewis products and services: John Lewis's name is synonymous with breadth and width of assortment plus excellent service from skilled and knowledgeable Partners.
Weekly sales figures to 20 February: Weekly trading figures to 20 February John Lewis - good form continues through half-term break. Waitrose - our bacon butties are on a winning streak.
Our customers: The John Lewis Partnership aims to deal honestly with customers, securing their loyalty and trust by providing outstanding choice, value and service.
Weekly sales figures to 24 October: Weekly trading figures to 24 October. John Lewis - Christmas trade begins to build in another strong week. Waitrose - treat sales up as shoppers get into the Halloween spirit.
Our strategy: Our strategy is based on three interdependent objectives – Partners, customers, profit – which together will make us a successful business.
General Enquiry Contact Form: Use our General Enquiry Contact Form to send your queries and comments to us.
Look and listen - all: View and listen to the latest John Lewis Partnership interactive content.
CSR Achievements: Public perception of our work is an important indicator of our CSR performance. We are therefore delighted to be recognised for the efforts of our Partners and those we work with in delivering our CSR programmes.
Weekly sales figures to 25 April: Weekly trading figures to 25 April. John Lewis - fashions and outdoor living make most of sunny weather. Waitrose - Waitrose imporoves its green credentials on food waste.
Our results: Download results presentations of our yearly and interim results.
What you can do: What you can do to reduce your impact on the natural environment by adopting good environmental practices both at work and at home.
Scottish e-newsletter: Updates on areas of our business that touch on significant areas of Scottish Government policy.
CSR: Our views E - H: Find out our key policies and positions on issues related to Corporate Social Responsibility. Our views E - H
Weekly sales figures to 26 September: Weekly trading figures to 26 September. John Lewis - return to growth continues as fashion steals the show. Waitrose - customers enjoy alfresco eating in late summer sun.
Completion of Bond Issue: John Lewis plc announces completion of £275 million Bond Issue.
Weekly sales figures to 5 December: Weekly trading figures to 5 December. John Lewis - John Lewis delivers the biggest week in its history. Waitrose - the Christmas party season gets under way in style.
Waitrose Supplier Contact Form: Use our Waitrose Supplier Contact Form if you are a supplier with a query or comment about Waitrose supermarkets.
Waitrose Foundation: The Waitrose Foundation aims to improve the lives of workers in South Africa who grow and pick the fruit we sell.
Charitable giving: Financial support is an important part of our commitment to local communities, and we contribute both as a company and as individuals.
CSR Achievements 2009: Public perception of our work is an important indicator of our CSR performance. We are therefore delighted to be recognised for the efforts of our Partners and those we work with in delivering our CSR programmes.
Home page text version: The John Lewis Partnership's Partners own the leading UK retail businesses - Waitrose, John Lewis and Greenbee. Our founder’s vision of of a successful business powered by its people and its principles defines our unique company today. The profits and benefits created by our success are shared by all our Partners.
Weekly sales figures to 8 August: Weekly trading figures to 8 August. John Lewis - Bluewater proves highlight in a thinner week's trading. Waitrose - return to summer spurs a surge in outdoor eating.
Contact Waitrose: Whether you have an enquiry about something you have bought from us, or a comment about an experience you've had, please get in touch.
Supporting British producers: The Partnership is committed to bringing customers the best products at the best prices and we support British producers and manufacturers where we can.
JLP e-zine Appetite articles: Neil Nugent is Executive Chef for Waitrose, where he develops dishes and product ranges for the food division. Read his monthly column for JLP e-zine when he talks about his work, what he loves about food, spots new trends and serves up the occasional tasty recipe.
Retail industry leaders: Patrick Holden CBE, Director of the Soil Association: Organic farmer and Director of the Soil Association, Patrick was awarded a CBE in 2005 for services to organic farming. Prince Charles, the Association's Patron, attributes much of the recent 'staggering' development of the organic market to Patrick’s 'unique determination and commitment'.
Partnership Board - elected directors: The Partnership Board is responsible for the management of the Partnership's commercial activity. Read the biographies of the elected directors.
Weekly sales figures to 12 December 2009: Weekly trading figures to 12 December. John Lewis - Records broken as sales reach £110m. Waitrose - Customers really getting into the festive spirit.
CSR: Our views I - L: Find out our key policies and positions on issues related to Corporate Social Responsibility. Our views I - L
Waitrose features: Throughout the year, the editorial team responsible for the JLP e-zine, write articles about a range of topics including information about new branches, charity events held in branches and the latest hot products on sale. Read some of the recent articles about Waitrose.
Key financials: Comprehensive information about our current and past financial performance, including our balance sheet, cash flow statement and income statement.
Weekly sales figures to 7 November: Weekly sales figures to 7 November 2009. John Lewis - seven weeks to Christmas and things are hotting up. Waitrose - week sees the strongest sales growth for three years.
Weekly sales figures to 20 June 2009: Weekly trading figures to 20 June 2009. John Lewis - Brisk trading in the run-up to the start of Clearance. Waitrose - Successful week as Father's Day helps drive healthy sales.
CSR: Our views A-D: Find out our key policies and positions on issues related to Corporate Social Responsibility.
Textile archive: The Cummersdale Design Collection is the textile archive of the fabrics created at the Stead McAlpin textile factory over the past two hundred years.
Weekly sales figures to 26 December: Weekly trading figures to 26 December.
Retail industry sources: Online information sources about the retail industry.
Waitrose weekly figures: Latest weekly sales figures for Waitrose operations groups. Also read the trading comments by a Waitrose director.
Consolidated statement of comprehensive (expense)/income: While the John Lewis Partnership has no external shareholders to report to, we believe in providing clear, comprehensive information about our financial performance to all interested parties. View the Partnership's Consolidated statement of comprehensive (expense)/income for the half year ended August 2009.
FAQs about the Partnership - Environment: Frequently asked questions to help you find the answer you’re looking for quickly and easily.
CSR: Our views S - Z: Find out our key policies and positions on issues related to Corporate Social Responsibility. Our views S - Z
John Spedan Lewis Foundation: The John Spedan Lewis Foundation was set up in 1964 at the instigation of the Central (now Partnership) Council to commemorate the life of the Founder of the Partnership, John Spedan Lewis.
The CSR team: Our Corporate Social Responsibility team is responsible for developing the Partnership’s CSR strategy and objectives.
JLP e-zine Search: Search the articles published in the JLP e-zine which takes a look inside the John Lewis Partnership.
Weekly sales figurest to 22 August: Weekly trading figures to 22 August. John Lewis - trade picks up towards the end of week of two halves. Waitrose - strong sales as shoppers slow down in the sunshine.
Contact us: Contact us - send us your enquiry or comments on a variety of topics.
Retail industry leaders: Philip Lymbery, Chief Executive, Compassion in World Farming: As Chief Executive of Compassion in World Farming (CIWF), Philip knows more about farm animal welfare than most. In the 40 years since the organisation was established, CIWF has grown into the leading international farm animal welfare organisation with a strong campaigning brief.
Interim reports: Download our latest and previous interim reports.
Our founder's BBC broadcast: Voice of history: hear John Spedan Lewis talking to the BBC about his vision for the Partnership.
CSR case studies - Suppliers: Our suppliers work with us not for us and we strive to maintain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with them.
Weekly sales figures to 16 January: Weekly trading figures to 16 January. John Lewis - pent-up demand results in great Saturday trade. Waitrose - shoppers return to the Ice Age at Waitrose.
Employee volunteering: Contributing to the wellbeing of our communities is about much more than just money. Our Partners getting involved and giving their time and skills is vital to building strong relationships and making a genuine difference to local people's lives.
Waitrose Management team: The Waitrose Board is responsible for and manages Waitrose's commercial activity and develops the strategy and business plan for the company.
Our Partners: Our 69,000 Partners come from many backgrounds and walks of life. What unites all of us is our pride in the Partnership and our commitment to providing the best quality goods and services to our customers.
Greenbee Management team: The Greenbee management team is responsible for Greenbee's commercial activity and develops its strategy and business plan.
CSR Achievements 2007: Public perception of our work is an important indicator of our CSR performance. We are therefore delighted to be recognised for the efforts of our Partners and those we work with in delivering our CSR programmes.
Downloads - leaflets: Download John Lewis Partnership leaflets in PDF format.
FAQs about the Partnership - Community: Frequently asked questions to help you find the answer you’re looking for quickly and easily.
Weekly sales figures to 30 May: Weekly trading figures to 30 May. John Lewis - exceptionally warm weather impacts on weekend footfall. Waitrose - barbecue products storming ahead in their best-ever week.
JLP e-zine Shop talk articles: Every week, Shop Talk, a section of the JLP e-zine, brings you the latest news from our branches.
Our environment: We recognise that growth must not come at the expense of the environment which we all share, and as a Partnership, we believe that managing environmental issues should involve everybody.
Charity Secondee Request Contact Form: Use our Charity Secondee Request Contact Form to contact us with your request for a Partner to be seconded to your organisation.
Your views - Poll: Archives: Submit your answer to an online poll on the question 'What would you archive for future generations?'.
Commitments and targets - Our employees: Our employees: 2008-09 progress made against targets and commitments.
CSR reports: John Lewis Partnership CSR performance is publicly reported with detailed reports for each of our businesses, John Lewis and Waitrose publishing every two years.
Accessibility: We have made a commitment to make this website accessible to all users. This page describes the accessibility features which are available.
Principles: The John Lewis Partnership's seven principles define how we run our business. Find out what these principles are and what they mean to Partners.
Waitrose head office: Waitrose head office - Address, telephone and map showing location of offices.
Our progress and performance: The direction and trend in our quantitative CSR performance are measured against a set of key performance indicators which cover all the major areas of CSR.
Transport: Our view is that sustainable transport means avoiding unnecessary mileage, using the cleanest vehicle technology and working with our drivers to promote safe and economical driving.
Weekly sales figures to 14 March: Weekly trading figures to 14 March. John Lewis - all set for the womenswear spring marketing campaign. Waitrose - warm-weather foods find favour with spring in the air.
Site help: We want to make your experience of using this website as informative as possible, so have put together some general information to help.
RSS feeds: Create and customise your own RSS feeds
Your views - Poll: Recycling: Submit your answer to an online poll on the question 'What do you do with your leftovers?'
Corporate Social Responsobility reports 2005: John Lewis Partnership CSR performance is publicly reported with detailed reports for each of our businesses, John Lewis and Waitrose publishing every two years. Read our 2005 reports.
Site map: List of all the pages on this website. Use to find the information you are looking for at a glance.
Calendar: This calendar includes important Partnership dates, details of future branch openings and Partnership events, some of which you may like to attend.
Town centre investment: The John Lewis Partnership is a firm believer in keeping town centres vibrant and economically sustainable.
Retail industry leaders: Interviews with retail industry leaders.
About us: The structure and spirit of the John Lewis Partnership have evolved from our Founder's ambitious vision of co-ownership.
JLP e-zine newsroom articles: Visit the newsroom for articles published in the JLP e-zine which takes a look inside the John Lewis Partnership.
Employee ownership report: The John Lewis Partnership has published research into the performance of employee-owned companies. The report Model Growth: Do employee-owned businesses deliver sustainable performance? is based on research by Cass Business School.
Responsible sourcing: Responsible sourcing is our name for ethical trading.
Weekly sales figures to 13 February: Weekly trading figures to 13 February. John Lewis - fashion on top form in a strong trading week. Waitrose - Shoppers in celebratory mood over the weekend
Governing authorities: The Partnership Council, the Partnership Board, and the Chairman are our three governing authorities.
Our founder: Our founder, John Spedan Lewis, had an ambitious vision of co-ownership. After more than 75 years he remains our inspiration.
Consolidated balance sheet: While the John Lewis Partnership has no external shareholders to report to, we believe in providing clear, comprehensive information about our financial performance to all interested parties. View the Partnership's consolidated balance sheet as at 1 August 2009.
Weekly sales figures to 14 November 2009: Weekly trading figures to 14 November 2009. John Lewis - Massive efforts by Partners across the business pay off. Waitrose - Customers ignore storms to shop for winter comfort food.
Weekly sales figures to 7 March 2009: Weekly trading figures to 7 March. John Lewis sterling take up despite the uncertain economic climate. Waitrose - a mixed week as weather and sport impact on trading.
Our community: Being a force for good in the community was an important part of our founder's vision when he set up the John Lewis Partnership. Partners all around the UK have taken that to heart, both individually and collectively, since our foundation.
CSR Achievements 2008: Public perception of our work is an important indicator of our CSR performance. We are therefore delighted to be recognised for the efforts of our Partners and those we work with in delivering our CSR programmes.
Look and listen - latest: View and listen to the latest John Lewis Partnership interactive content.
Downloads: Download the latest John Lewis Partnership reports, leaflets and other documents in PDF format.
Safety and health: We set and maintain high standards of safety and health, and aim to minimise, and, where possible, eliminate risks to safety and health from people, plant or processes.
Weekly sales figures to 18 July: Weekly trading figures to 18 July. John Lewis - a strong performance amid mixed trading conditions. Waitrose - the summer holiday exodus fails to dampen our sales.
Our history: From a single shop in 1864 to today’s nationwide business: launch our history timeline.
Retail industry leaders: Nigel Burton, Chairman, Civic Trust: There's much more to the Civic Trust than giving out awards for good buildings, explains it's Chairman, Nigel Burton.
Financials: While the John Lewis Partnership has no external shareholders to report to, we believe in providing clear, comprehensive information about our financial performance to all interested parties.
Press releases: The latest news about the Partnership and an archive of press releases. Search by date and subject.
Environment quiz: Most of us could make small changes to our lifestyles which would help minimise our contribution to climate change. This fun quiz will have you analysing your lifestyle.
Opportunities for all: Embracing diversity helps us to attract, retain and develop Partners while developing a creative and innovative culture that appeals to a wide range of customers.
JLP e-zine Contact Form: JLP e-zine Contact form.
Waste and recycling: The Partnership's long-standing objective is to reduce waste wherever possible, and to reuse or recycle more of the waste we produce.
Our employees: At the John Lewis Partnership, all our employees are Partners, which means we are all owners of the business and share in its success.
John Lewis head office: John Lewis head office - address, telephone number and map showing location of John Lewis head office.
The Partnership: The Partnership has a governance structure that is both commercial and democratic, allowing the company to maintain a leading position in a competitive industry and giving every Partner a voice in the business they own.
Media contacts: Contact information for the Partnership's communications team, the John Lewis press team and the Waitrose press team.
Parliamentary e-newsletter: Updates on areas of our business that touch on significant areas of UK Government policy.
Corporate Social Responsibility reports 2007: John Lewis Partnership CSR performance is publicly reported with detailed reports for each of our businesses, John Lewis and Waitrose publishing every two years. Read our 2007 reports.
Weekly sales figures to 1 August: Weekly trading figures to 1 August. John Lewis - half-year ends with strong results across the board. Waitrose - wintry shopping habits help create robust summer sales.
FAQs about the Partnership: Frequently asked questions to help you find the answer you’re looking for quickly and easily.
Resources: A selection of information about the retail industry in general.
Hilary Knight, Co-ordinator, Taste of Sussex: Hilary Knight is Co-ordinator of A Taste of Sussex, part of a network of food groups through which supermarkets such as Waitrose have identified some of their most promising local and regional producers.
Press releases 2008: The Partnership press releases issued in 2008. Search by date and subject.
Weekly sales figures to 28 February 2009: Weekly trading figures to 28 February. John Lewis - fall of Easter makes sales comparisons difficult. Waitrose - after half term, Waitrose enjoys a week of accolades.
Governance: The role of the CSR committees is to maintain a sound system of internal control, agree CSR policies and programmes, regularly review performance, and report and provide assurance to the Partnership Board.
Weekly sales figures to 23 May: Weekly trading figures to 23 May. John Lewis - brisk start to the week sets trading on the right track. Waitrose - customers enjoy staying at home for the bank holiday.
Golden Jubilee Trust: We set up the Golden Jubilee Trust as a charity in April 2000 as part of the Partnership's Golden Jubilee celebrations. Through the charity any Partner, regardless of age, seniority or length of service, can apply for a full- or part-time volunteering secondment with a UK registered charity for up to six months.
Raising standards: Through our Responsible Sourcing Programme we aim to raise awareness of the issues, share best practice and generate feedback so that by working together, we and our suppliers can raise standards in the supply chain.
John Lewis future expansion: John Lewis remains committed to offering outstanding service and competitive pricing, and to investing in existing and new shops and formats.
Weekly sales figures to 23 January: Weekly trading figures to 23 January. John Lewis - customers eager to get back to the shops. Waitrose - shoppers' thoughts turn to home, sweet home
Retail industry leaders: Rosemary Moon, food writer and Waitrose consultant: 'Food and drink are my life', says Rosemary, author of 18 books, frequent face on TV food programmes and consultant for Waitrose for the past eight years.
Press releases 2006: The Partnership press releases issued in 2006. Search by date and subject.