Freezing weather melts sales at John Lewis

Gloomy fashion sales weigh on department store chain as icy blast takes toll on high streetThe snow and freezing weather that swept across the UK last week caused a 14% slump in sales at John Lewis, compared with the same week last year.The retailer’s weekly sales data is the first indication of the toll taken by the bitterly cold spell on the high street. Fashion and clothing were particularly hard hit, with sales plummeting nearly 19%. Continue reading…
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