Last mentioned: Mar 8, 2026
Decision Point
Board meets to determine if 2025/26 performance justifies a return to profit-sharing.
Three-Year Hiatus
Bonuses are suspended as the company focuses on cost-cutting and debt reduction.
Brief Reinstatement
A 2% bonus is paid alongside a 3% pay rise as profits recover slightly.
First Bonus Suspension
Bonus scrapped for the first time since 1948 following a £517m pre-tax loss.
Pre-Pandemic Bonus
JLP pays a 2% bonus, the lowest since 1953, before the full impact of COVID-19.
The John Lewis Partnership is poised to announce whether it will reinstate its iconic annual staff bonus after a multi-year hiatus. This decision serves as a critical indicator of the retail giant's financial recovery and the long-term viability of its unique employee-ownership structure.