John Lewis’ new boss faces a battle to boost online sales

Another cloud appeared in an already gloomy sky for John Lewis on Monday, when its managing director, Peter Ruis, announced his surprise departure. Just days before, an internal interview with the group’s chair, Jason Tarry, was leaked to the press, in which he warned of a “really tough” period for the firm.  Ruis’s de

Peter Ruis is set to leave his role as managing director of John Lewis next month

Mr Ruis will be replaced by Will Kernan, the former boss of high street retailers River Island and The White Company.

Mr Ruis will be replaced by Will Kernan, the former boss of high street retailers River Island and The White Company.

Department store’s managing director leaves less than three years after taking up position