Summary
The boss of John Lewis, Peter Ruis, has abruptly departed the company, prompting questions about the future direction of the struggling department store chain. This follows a tough week for the retail sector, including the acquisition of Harvey Nichols by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group.
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