Waterstones is the UK’s last remaining national high street bookseller, with more than 290 stores throughout the country and branches in Ireland. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Watersones and the books and gifts sector.
Retailers are taking heed of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, and in many cases are also realising the commercial benefits that come with focusing on these issues as opposed to solely chasing profit at all costs.
Bookseller Waterstones has opened a branch in John Lewis’ flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.
Waterstones has announced its return to London’s Oxford Street in a “significant new partnership” with John Lewis Partnership.
Waterstones’ full-year profits declined despite a boost in sales as issues with stock distribution technology caused a backlog of orders.
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