UK's John Lewis sees "solid" week to September 12

By

Cajsa Lykke Carlson

Published
Sep 20, 2015

British department store giant John Lewis saw a "solid" week to September 12, with sales rising 5% to £75.77m. The company said this was due to the momentum of its Bank Holiday campaign, combined with the change in temperature.

Online sales were especially strong in the week, up 17.5%. The lower temperatures and start of autumn also helped fashion sales, which rose 8.7% year-on-year. The retailer's cold weather assortments were up on 2014, and John Lewis' Own Brand lines also performed well.

"We also received a fabulous customer reaction to the launch of the new Bruce Oldfield collection which bodes well for the season ahead," John Lewis said.

Johnathan Marsh,Buying Director, Electricals and Home Technology, John Lewis, added: "Following the softer August trading conditions we are buoyed by the start to September and the rate at which our newness is growing within the assortment. This week is no exception with high profile launches from Charlotte Tilbury and Apple."