John Lewis Partnership

The John Lewis Partnership is a British company that owns a chain of department stores, including John Lewis and Waitrose supermarkets. Unlike typical businesses, it operates as a cooperative where employees, called partners, share in the profits and have a say in how the company is run. This means staff are both workers and owners, promoting a culture of collaboration and shared success. The partnership emphasizes high-quality service, ethical practices, and fair treatment of employees, aiming to benefit not just shareholders but also its partners and customers.