Hundreds of John Lewis jobs at risk as retailer confirms major changes

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAround 200 John Lewis employees are at risk of redundancy (PA Archive)John Lewis is proposing to cut approximately 200 jobs as part of plans to close its in-store foreign exchange bureaux and specialist gift-wrapping services. The department store chain has initiated a consultation process with affected staff regarding the closure of bureau de change counters in 30 stores and dedicated gift-wrapping desks in 25 locations. These changes, expected to take effect this autumn, are attributed by John Lewis to evolving customer shopping habits, including increased online currency purchases and a preference for card payments abroad. While dedicated gift-wrapping desks will close, the service will still be available at store tills, which the retailer states will make it more accessible for customers. The proposals come as John Lewis continues its business reshaping efforts under chairman Jason Tarry, following a pre-tax loss of £21 million, although underlying profits showed a 6 per cent increase. In fullJohn Lewis puts hundreds of jobs at risk as foreign exchange and gift wrapping counters axedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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