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The Collective's items

17 February 2012

A new project called Design Collective brings together John Lewis buyers with new and established names in the homeware design world. Together, they have collaborated on an exclusive collection of beautiful things, creating practical, commercial products that are attractive as well as functional.

Net gains 04 May 2012John Lewis and Waitrose embrace social media to connect with customers.
London here we come 27 April 2012Partners are getting ready for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A man of property 20 April 2012Meet the team that is pivotal in the delivery of every new shop in the Partnership.
Sussex success story 13 April 2012Chichester welcomes John Lewis at home to the Portfield Retail Park.
Feeling at home 23 March 2012There are now six new format John Lewis at home shops, with two more due to open next month.
Home grown renown 09 March 2012John Lewis is introducing a 'Made in UK' logo for home-produced goods.
Style and substance 02 March 2012John Lewis own-brand fashion is on trend and on budget - without skimping on quality.
Fashion hits town 24 February 2012London Fashion Week is a big event in Head of Womenswear Buying Jo Hooper's calendar.
The Collective's items 17 February 2012John Lewis's new Design Collective are turning their talents to homeware.
First among equals... 10 February 2012John Lewis Glasgow has won the division's Branch of the Year Award.
The future looks bright 03 February 2012John Lewis Reading is steeped in history, but its recent refurbishment has moved it into the future.
The appliance of science 06 January 2012The John Spedan Lewis Foundation has supported PhD studies of the natural sciences.
It's a small world 06 January 2012Why Partners are attracted by the dynamism and the pace of trade in our smaller format shops.
Homing instincts 23 December 2011Homelessness is JL's charity theme this year, so Partners have been supporting the cause nationwide.
Appetite for success 16 December 2011Waitrose's Michelle Gibbs works with Heston Blumenthal on Christmas dishes that have a delicious twist.
Gravy training 16 December 2011Discover the secret to cooking the perfect stress-free Christmas dinner at the Waitrose Cookery School.
Good wood 09 December 2011Ruth Wasserman, Head of Design at Ercol, has worked on an exclusive furniture range at John Lewis.
Christmas cheers 09 December 2011Oxford Street's foodhall wine expert recommends some top festive tipples.
Home turf 02 December 2011Its special features make Waitrose's newest branch our 'greenest' supermarket to date.
Local heroes 25 November 2011Stocking Waitrose shelves with local wares is important to the supermarket's success.
Cool, calm & collected 18 November 2011Investment in a slicker customer collection operation is improving John Lewis's multi channel offer.
Music matters 11 November 2011The Partnership is supporting a range of music-making ventures, both national and local.
Design Council 04 November 2011Meet the Brand Creative team, the crack squad responsible for the good name of John Lewis.
Fourth dimension 04 November 2011The new toy department at John Lewis Oxford Street is out of this world.
Crystal class 28 October 2011John Lewis Cheadle's Project Crystal delivers a Beauty Retreat and a waitress-service restaurant.
Made in Britain 21 October 2011John Lewis has the best of home-grown goods and indigenous designer talent.
Acton stations 14 October 2011Waitrose opens its Dotcom Fulfillment Centre in West London, the first of its kind for the business.
Home makers 07 October 2011John Lewis's latest shop offers everything customers need for their ideal home.
Saving honey 30 September 2011The Partnership is supporting studies into the survival of honeybees.
It's the business 30 September 2011From show homes to Christmas gifts, John Lewis is a 'one stop shop' for corporate customers, too.
Plan bee 30 September 2011Waitrose is supporting supplier farms in sustaining and growing their honeybee populations.
Shopfloor style 23 September 2011John Lewis Stratford City is showcasing brands including Michel Roux, Archipelago and Eames.
Eastern promise 23 September 2011John Lewis and Waitrose Stratford City are making their mark on the local community.
Docklands dazzle 16 September 2011Waitrose Canary Wharf Food, Fashion & Home gives customers a seamless shopping experience.
Building insights 09 September 2011Partners such as Martyn Haydon are involved in bringing concrete plans for Waitrose branches to life.
A blast from the past 26 August 2011John Lewis & Co JL's latest Own Brand menswear range, has been inspired by the Partnership's archives.
Down on the farm 19 August 2011Waitrose's working farm at Leckford supplies the supermarket with eggs, chickens, milk and more...
Winter wonders 22 July 2011John Lewis's showcase included collaborations with Clements Ribeiro and archive-inspired menswear.
Golden opportunity 08 July 2011Teresa Dolley worked at a local centre for youngsters with the help of the Golden Jubilee Trust.
Art ascending 17 June 2011The new John Lewis Stratford will house some striking contemporary art.
Helping hands 03 June 2011Volunteering brings its own rewards for some remarkable Partners.
Meet the parents 27 May 2011For these John Lewis and Waitrose suppliers, parenthood led to some innovative new products.
Five alive 27 May 2011Partners compete in the final rounds of the 5-a-side football tournament.
Scottish growth 20 May 2011With the opening in Newton Mearns, shoppers there can now enjoy Waitrose products.
Set of Skills 06 May 2011John Lewis Stratford opens in the autumn and is helping the long-term unemployed of Newham.
Design counsel 08 April 2011John Lewis is collaborating with top names including Raymond Blanc and Orla Kiely.
Hip hip Rohais 18 March 2011Guernsey's first Waitrose supermarket mixes the latest concepts with local flavour.
Joined up thinking 04 March 2011A new Waitrose.com is set to offer customers a clearer, cleaner website.
Island life 25 February 2011Waitrose St Saviour is the first of five branches to open in the Channel Islands.
Northern exposure 18 February 2011Waitrose is under-represented in the North but now things are changing.
Foundation course 11 February 2011Waitrose Foundation products such as soft fruit and flowers benefit farming communities in Africa.
A commute that works 14 January 2011Meet three Partners who've lost pounds (and saved a few) since changing their daily commute.
Stella performance 22 December 2010The Apprentice finalist Stella English checked out the spirits aisle at Waitrose Bloomsbury.
Full of character 17 December 2010Illustrator Zara Picken likens being shortlisted for Waitrose's Christmas scheme to an X Factor audition.
Drawing on inspiration 22 October 2010Quentin Blake, who has a range of cards in John Lewis, talks about his partnership with Roald Dahl.
Cuisine, cookshop and cuppas 08 October 2010Waitrose Meanwood combines food, homeware and cookware under one roof.
Original thinking 10 September 2010The Duchy Originals from Waitrose range offers the highest standards in organically-produced food.
Winning ways 27 August 2010Cheadle Hulme is Waitrose's only four-time winner of the Grocer's coveted Store of the Week award.
Rare vintage 20 August 2010John Lewis's 'pop-up' shop provides some retro retail indulgence at the Vintage at Goodwood festival.
Target 2012 30 July 2010Competing in the London 2012 Games is a possible dream come true for our sporting hopefuls.
The big chill 09 July 2010Waitrose's new 114,000 sq ft Chilled Warehouse makes for a more efficient business.
Community works 18 June 2010John Lewis is providing employment opportunities to people with physical and learning difficulties.
Athletic build 04 June 2010The new John Lewis Stratford City is shaping up nicely in time for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Material world 21 May 2010The Partnership's factory, Herbert Parkinson, makes exclusive furnishings for John Lewis.
Buttoned up 30 April 2010Buttoned up – One Button jewellery.
Inside story 10 March 2010The BBC documentary inside John Lewis, takes the viewer behind the scenes of the department store.
The joys of springs 12 February 2010John Lewis is leading the way in eco-friendly mattresses made from UK wool and hemp.
Great aspirations 08 January 2010Partners learn new skills or revive old passions with the Partnership's social clubs.
Northern territory 04 December 2009John Lewis Aberdeen has a range of customers, from locals to Texas oilmen and Norwegian tourists.
A real gem 23 October 2009Bluewater customers are enjoying more brands and a bigger shop after a £21.9m makeover.
Total recall 31 July 2009The Partnership's archive is a valuable resource for everyone from the BBC to designers.
All systems go! 29 May 2009Magna Park, John Lewis's new distribution centre in Milton Keynes, is no ordinary warehouse.
Strong foundation 01 February 2008John Spedan Lewis was born to be a naturalist. A foundation in his name continues his passion.

Highlight

John Spedan Lewis, who founded the Partnership, wanted Partners to have access to a lifestyle that perhaps they wouldn't have been able to enjoy in another company. As a result, he encouraged Partners to set up subsidised clubs and societies where they could paint, create, sail and play golf.

Now Partners can take part in a range of activities from abseiling and climbing, football and gliding to racquet sports, riding, skiing, surfing and swimming. The Sailing Club, for example, is one of the biggest, and many members recently sailed all five Partnership yachts – which are based near the Solent in Hampshire – in memory of its former Commodore, Robert Fraser (see Now, Voyager).

For the cultured, there are drama, photography, music and art clubs where Partners can develop their talents. In fact, Partners have found or rediscovered cultural leanings – and made some friends along the way – and you can find out more in our Great aspirations feature.