John Lewis posts 11.5% sales increase in strong trading week

By

Cajsa Lykke Carlson

Published
Jun 7, 2016

John Lewis, the British department store retailer, posted an 11.5% increase in sales, up to £82.2m, in the week to June 4.

The strong trading was helped by a rise in footfall during the half term holiday week, which fell a week later than in 2015. Fashion sales in the week were up 10.1%, helped by a "very good week" for beauty sales, which were boosted by the launch of Charlotte Tilbury in John Lewis Cardiff.

Paula Nickolds, commercial director at John Lewis, said: "Wellbeing and sports items also drove growth in this category, perhaps suggesting that customers are seeking to get in shape before their summer holidays."

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The warmer weather helped outdoor living sales, which rose 45.4% year-on-year.