STRONG sales of clothes and electrical items helped department store John Lewis take more than half a billion pounds in an “outstanding” Christmas.
The retailer, which operates 35 stores, said sales rose by 9.3% to £596m in the five weeks to December 31.
Online revenues rose by 28% – boosted by a near doubling in the number of shoppers using its click and collect service. Like-for-like sales were up by 6%.
The chain claimed it gained market share in all categories with the help of a pledge to match prices elsewhere.
