Setback for John Lewis as department store chief steps down after less than three years in the job

This leadership change announcement comes weeks after the chair of John Lewis Partnership warned of tough trading conditions.

Surprise departure comes after department store chain’s chair warned of ‘really tough trading conditions’ Business live – latest updates The managing director of John Lewis has quit the job after less than three years in charge of the British department store chain, as the company faces “really tough” trading conditi

The boss of John Lewis’ department stores has quit after less than three years in charge, days after the group’s chair warned of “really tough” trading at the retail giant. Peter Ruis has said he will step down as managing director of John Lewis at the start of September, less than three years after he…

This leadership change announcement comes weeks after the chair of John Lewis Partnership warned of tough trading conditions.

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