John Lewis staff celebrate 15% bonus
The 91,000 staff of the John Lewis Partnership have been celebrating after news they will receive an annual bonus worth 15% of their salaries - or almost eight weeks' pay.
It is lower than last year's 17% - but the group, which encompasses both the John Lewis and Waitrose stores, saw its annual pre-tax profits fall by 4%, to £329.1m.
The partnership's chairman, Charlie Mayfield, spoke about the challenges faced by retailers including online competition and tougher economic times.
06 Mar 2014