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11/03/2010
John Lewis Sales Up
Gross profits at John Lewis have grown by 9.7% generating over £300m for the chain.
The firm said it would distribute more than £151m in staff bonuses.
John Lewis, which owns Waitrose, said the incentives would equate to nearly eight weeks' pay for workers.
Gross sales were up £454.0m, or 6.5%, to £7.4bn.
A like-for-like store growth of 3.6% was reported, excluding petrol.
John Lewis opened 25 new shops in 2009 in additional to other expansions.
Charlie Mayfield, Chairman of John Lewis Partnership, said: "We have continued to invest, innovate and grow, emerging from the recession in a stronger competitive position."
He said Waitrose has made enormous progress in the year with significant investment in both price and in the development of new shops, new formats and strategic partnerships.
"This combined with the tremendous success of essential Waitrose has made the Waitrose brand more accessible to more customers in more parts of the United Kingdom."
Mr Mayfield added: "Momentum in John Lewis built through the year as our uncompromising commitment to quality, service and value throughout the recession paid dividends.
"This, together with strong growth in multichannel and online operations and our increasing strength and reputation in fashion were key contributors to a successful year."
(PR/GK)
The firm said it would distribute more than £151m in staff bonuses.
John Lewis, which owns Waitrose, said the incentives would equate to nearly eight weeks' pay for workers.
Gross sales were up £454.0m, or 6.5%, to £7.4bn.
A like-for-like store growth of 3.6% was reported, excluding petrol.
John Lewis opened 25 new shops in 2009 in additional to other expansions.
Charlie Mayfield, Chairman of John Lewis Partnership, said: "We have continued to invest, innovate and grow, emerging from the recession in a stronger competitive position."
He said Waitrose has made enormous progress in the year with significant investment in both price and in the development of new shops, new formats and strategic partnerships.
"This combined with the tremendous success of essential Waitrose has made the Waitrose brand more accessible to more customers in more parts of the United Kingdom."
Mr Mayfield added: "Momentum in John Lewis built through the year as our uncompromising commitment to quality, service and value throughout the recession paid dividends.
"This, together with strong growth in multichannel and online operations and our increasing strength and reputation in fashion were key contributors to a successful year."
(PR/GK)
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