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How John Lewis Found Fashion

Peter Ruis in the John Lewis chain's Peter Jones store, Sloane Square | Photo: David Levene
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  • Vikram Alexei Kansara
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"As 84,700 partners working at the department stores celebrate their 17% bonus this weekend, they can rest assured they are back in fashion in a big way. A 9% rise in clothing sales helped drive a bumper year for John Lewis as it increased its market share, mainly at Marks & Spencer's expense."

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