GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS
John Lewis enjoys strong pre Christmas
9 December, 2005 | by Retail Bulletin
John Lewis department store sales grew 7.3 per cent in the week to December 3, against the same period last year.
In large electrical, sales were ahead by 30 per cent on last year. Audio and TV saw a high level of turnover supported by demand for flat-panel televisions. MP3 players alone accounted for a sizeable share of trade.