John Lewis profits to bounce back
 
Mon, 6th September 2010
 
 

John Lewis profits to bounce back

6 September, 2010 | By Amy Shields

John Lewis is expected to say that profits at the department store chain have returned to pre-recession levels when it updates on its half-year results this month.

 
 
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