Community Matters, the John Lewis Partnership’s flagship charitable giving programme, donates over £2 million annually to local causes and organisations. Supporting local communities is fundamental to their Partnership’s values. John Lewis Cheadle is also proud of its strong relationships with … [Read more...]
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New car registrations surpassed 2 million in 2025
Annual new car registrations reached a post-pandemic high of 2.02 million in 2025, up 3.5% year-on-year, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed. 2025 marked the third consecutive year of growth for the UK’s new car market, with a December surge in registrations taking … [Read more...]
All sections of Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion super terminal open to the public
A new section of the departure lounge at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 has welcomed its first passengers, who now have access to a “Boutique Mall” that is home to an airport-first Fever Tree cocktail and champagne bar. The area leads to a new World Duty Free store, which brings a host of new … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle confirms extended Christmas opening times
In the approach to Christmas, John Lewis Cheadle has confirmed its opening times for the festive season. From Thursday 11th December to Tuesday 23rd December, the store will open 9am to 9pm on weekdays, 9am to 8pm on Saturdays, and 10.30am to 5pm Sundays (10.30am – 11am, browsing only). The … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership reveals impact of programme for care experienced people
The John Lewis Partnership has revealed its third annual Impact Report for its Building Happier Futures (BHF) programme to support care experienced people. Part of the John Lewis Partnership Foundation, the BHF fund awards grants for UK projects to provide education, connection, experience and … [Read more...]
John Lewis unveils 2025 Christmas advert
Retailer, John Lewis, has unveiled its 2025 Christmas advert, which explores using thoughtful gifting to express feelings without words. The ad, created by Saatchi & Saatchi, focuses on a teenage son who uses music as a medium to express the feelings for his dad he can’t find the words for, … [Read more...]
Major online marketplaces pledge fair treatment for small businesses
Leading online marketplaces and payment providers, including eBay, PayPal and Temu, have collectively signed a pledge that promotes fair treatment for small businesses. The new 10-point pledge, centred on cashflow and payments, includes commitments to communicate effectively with small businesses … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership appoints new Chief People Officer
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Helen Webb OBE as Chief People Officer across its John Lewis and Waitrose retail brands. With more than 30 years in senior people roles, including with a number of national retail brands, Helen brings significant experience in people … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership to recruit 13,700 seasonal staff
The John Lewis Partnership has launched a recruitment drive to take on 13,700 seasonal staff across John Lewis and Waitrose stores and their distribution network in the run to Christmas. Across the group’s 35 John Lewis branches including at John Lewis Cheadle, 3,000 seasonal roles are being … [Read more...]
John Lewis celebrates 100 years of ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ promise
Retailer John Lewis is celebrating 100 years since its ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ (NKU) promise was first introduced in 1925. To mark the centenary, the retailer has launched a major new multi-media campaign on 4th September. From car boot picnic to festival and fete, ‘Tableau’ is a celebration … [Read more...]
UK retailers write to Chancellor ahead of Autumn Budget
Chief Executives of more than 60 UK retailers, along with leaders of industry bodies, have written to the Chancellor ahead of her Autumn Budget. Signatories include bosses of major supermarkets, long-standing high street brands such as John Lewis and Boots, fast food chains and industry bodies … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle hosts Interior Design Master for Q&A
John Lewis Cheadle is to host John Cooper, winner of the 2025 series of the BBC’s Interior Design Masters competition, for an exclusive Q&A event. John is the winner of this year’s Interior Design Masters and a teacher at Wilmslow High School. His prize was a collaboration with John Lewis to … [Read more...]