Person: John Lewis

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business

Stores in Ireland not impacted by Boots plan to cut 4,000 jobs

The move will affect around 7% of the company’s workforce and will particularly affect staff in its Nottingham support office.

business

UK retail job losses: 24,000 and rising

business

British retailers round off worst year as M&S shares slide

columnists

The focus should not be on what a woman wears

general

Sorry John Lewis, this €60 budget advert has won Christmas

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John Lewis, the internet's most patient man, finally got the Christmas ad he deserves

BULLETIN: May hit by resignations as Commons debates Brexit deal; Peadar Tóibín leaves Sinn Féin 'with heavy heart' following suspension

Here are all the latest headlines this lunchtime...

Thu, 15 Nov, 2018

BULLETIN: May facing Commons struggle over Brexit plan; California wildfires death toll rises to 56

Here are all the latest headlines this morning...

Thu, 15 Nov, 2018

Homebase names Irish stores in closure plan

British DIY retailer Homebase has identified three Irish stores for potential closure as part of its cost- cutting plans.

Wed, 15 Aug, 2018

UK retailer shares drop

UK retailer, John Lewis Partnership, said the weak pound and higher costs will squeeze its profit this year, in the latest sign of the deepening crisis on Britain’s shopping streets.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2018

Poor UK sales hit Debenhams shares

The performance of its Irish stores was one of the only bright notes for Debenhams as it slashed its profit forecast following a poor Christmas period in the UK.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2018

Opening Lines: I find it very hard to watch children being cute now without tearing up

I finally saw the John Lewis ad. This will come as a relief to the John Lewis people as they may have been wondering if all the right “influencers” have seen it. It’s OK, John Lewis People. You can close the door because I’m safely in anyway.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2017

Forget the Christmas adverts - it’s all about Tom Fletcher's new festive hit

The song one of 14 tracks on his CD The Christmasaurus, The Musical Edition.

Fri, 17 Nov, 2017

Some mothers aren’t happy about the John Lewis Christmas ad

Since it was released it has received an abundance of ‘meh’ reviews for not pulling on the heartstrings as much as their past adverts, such as Buster the bouncing boxer, a man on the moon and Monty the penguin.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Leo Varadkar to address first FG conference as Taoiseach, TV and device fee to rise to €175

Here's your lunchtime news bulletin...

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

Northern Irish town gives John Lewis a run for its money with this Christmas ad

The world might be gushing over the latest John Lewis Christmas advert but a town in Northern Ireland wants to give the company a run for its money.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

LATEST: Monster magic for boy in just-launched John Lewis Christmas ad

A young boy and his imaginary monster under the bed are the stars of this year's eagerly anticipated John Lewis Christmas campaign.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

MORNING BULLETIN: Hard border avoided if NI stay in single market; Labour Court to issue Irish Rail recommendation

Catch up on this morning's headlines...

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

This year’s M&S Christmas advert stars a very familiar face

The battle of the Christmas ads has officially begun.

Tue, 07 Nov, 2017

Wish list: Camper vans, funky cushions and a gold metallic jewellery tree

Esther N McCarthy dreams of buying a cool camper van — just for the bedroom, though.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

Time to pick the right fight, Mr President

In bringing up the ravages of inner city crime, Donald Trump is highlighting an area where the US has been pretty successful in the past 20 years, writes Timothy L O’Brien

Tue, 17 Jan, 2017

Impulsive Trump does not understand Russian threat -CIA chief

The CIA's outgoing director has said Donald Trump lacks a full understanding of the threat Moscow poses to the United States.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Fury as Donald Trump unleashes Twitter rant against civil rights leader John Lewis

Donald Trump has sparked fury after tearing into renowned civil rights leader John Lewis for questioning the legitimacy of the Republican billionaire's White House victory.

Sun, 15 Jan, 2017

Tesco, M&S and Debenhams in strong UK sales

Shares of UK supermarket leader Tesco fell despite the grocer’s strongest quarterly sales growth for more than five years, while Marks & Spencer rose as it reported its best clothing sales in more than five years.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017

Next shares plunge on Christmas scare for UK shops

Shares in fashion retailer Next plummeted yesterday as it cut its profit forecast after a poor Christmas and warned of a further decline.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2017

Looking back at the year that was 2016

The only good thing about 2016 is that it ends tonight, says Suzanne Harrington. She looks back at a year of break ups, celebrity deaths – and Donald Trump.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2016

Remembering the Christmas ads that touched our hearts

Forget about the Christmas movies – these days it’s the big budget ads we want to see, writes Suzanne Harrington

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016

Evening briefing: Maynooth University 'very disturbed' by vicious attack on student. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Mon, 21 Nov, 2016

Lunchtime briefing: HSE fails to assess 2,500 kids for disability. Catch up on the headlines

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2016

Morning briefing: HSE fails to assess 2,500 kids for disability. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2016

This real-world boxer jumps HIGH for John Lewis Christmas ad

You’ve all seen the John Lewis Christmas ad my now, right?

Sun, 13 Nov, 2016

Watch all the best 2016 Christmas ads and vote for your favourite

This year, the big retail companies have been quicker off the mark than ever before and more and more Christmas adverts are being released daily. We'll post the latest ones as they come out right here.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

Lunchtime briefing: Public 'being double-charged for health system'. Catch up on the headlines

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2016

Your showbiz catch-up: We've noticed one problem with the John Lewis ad…

Meet Buster the Boxer.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Mackelmore’s post election Instagram post will bring you to tears

The post is a simple photo of his sleeping 1-year-old daughter, Sloane but it’s the caption of the photo that has us in an emotional state.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Lunchtime briefing: Kenny discussed immigration with Trump. Catch up on the headlines

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Opinions are mixed towards this year's John Lewis ad featuring #BusterTheBoxer

In a week that has many people feeling like an emotional wreck, John Lewis chose to add to the rollercoaster of feels by releasing their annual tear-jerking Christmas ad - but this time it was a little different.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

How to make the most of your home storage

Drowning in the dratted domestic necessities or still mismanaging those beautiful collections? Make a logical cull of what’s not answering your needs, and then let the best of this season’s easily introduced storage solutions get you back on top ...

Sun, 25 Sep, 2016

Britain to avoid recession but poll shows Brexit concerns remain

Britain is now expected to narrowly dodge a mild recession that was widely predicted after the country voted to leave the EU, but the UK government will still need to add fiscal stimulus to support growth, a Reuters poll has found.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2016

UK retail spend cut back

Consumers cut back on spending in August after a surprise post-Brexit splurge in July as hot weather put shoppers off going to the high streets, a survey showed yesterday.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2016

Bank of England survey provides nuanced view of Brexit hit

Growth slowed across British business services and consumer spending eased last month, a Bank of England survey has shown. It offered a more mixed picture of the economy than some of the gloomier indicators since June’s Brexit vote.

Thu, 11 Aug, 2016

British retail sales bounce back

British retail spending bounced back in July as sales promotions and good weather outweighed concerns that its vote to leave the EU would immediately hurt the economy.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2016

Man claiming disability benefits spotted appearing as extra on Sherlock, The Cafe and Torchwood

A TV extra who featured in a host of shows including Casualty has been jailed after swindling almost £72,000 in benefits in the UK.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Fri, 01 Jul, 2016

1960s-era civil rights leader is inspiring a new generation

John Lewis was a disciple of Martin Luther King and marched on Washington in 1963. Last week, he led a sit-down protest in Congress, says Peniel Joseph

Fri, 01 Jul, 2016

Congress sit-in may finally lead to new gun laws

Growing number of politicians from both parties believe action needed to prevent more massacres.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

Democrats end 25-hour protest to demand House gun votes

House Democrats have ended their more than 25-hour sit-in on the chamber's floor that they have been staging to demand votes on gun control.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2016

Democrats vow to continue #NoBillNoBreak sit-in on gun control 'until hell freezes over'

Democrats demanding action on gun control continue to stage a sit-in on the floor of the US House of Representatives with one saying she would stay "until hell freezes over".

Thu, 23 Jun, 2016

Should couples ask for cash as a wedding present?

Giving big is back in vogue after the lean years and couples are now expecting their guests to flash the cash and dig deep when they tie the knot, writes Arlene Harris

Wed, 04 May, 2016

Debenhams chief Michael Sharp to step down as profit rises 5.5%

Debenhams, Britain’s second-largest department store group, expects to announce a new CEO to succeed Michael Sharp, in the next few weeks.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2016