The company, which includes John Lewis and Waitrose, offers partners cost of living aid and says it will maintain a focus on value as the country is squeezed by the highest inflation for 40 years.
It said on Thursday that the outlook for the rest of its financial year, including the key Christmas period, was"highly uncertain" due to the subsequent impact on consumers' discretionary spending.Image:It reported a 3% increase in comparable sales at the department store chain over the first half to £2.1bn.
"We are forgoing profit by making choices based on the sort of business we are, led by our Purpose - Working In Partnership For A Happier World - by helping our Partners, customers, communities and suppliers."
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