Glendinning, Victoria

Family Business: An Intimate History of John Lewis and the Partnership

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ISBN 13:: 9780008273750
author:: Glendinning, Victoria
format:: Hardback
publisher:: William Collins
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 24 x 15.9 x 3.1 centimeters (0.2
Genre:: Biography, Business, Business,
Condition:: New
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John Lewis: An Intimate History of the Partnership by Victoria Glendinning The story of John Lewis is one of retail revolution and family conflict. Born into poverty, John Lewis's journey from humble beginnings to building a retail empire is a fascinating tale of entrepreneurship and family dynamics. Victoria Glendinning, a prize-winning biographer, has had full access to the company and family archives to write this eye-opening story. She reveals the toxic relationships that unfolded between John Lewis and his two sons, Spedan and Oswald, as they clashed over the future of their retail empire. From emotional blackmail to face-slapping, the family's worst moments are laid bare. Despite the conflicts, the family never broke up, and Spedan's vision of a Partnership model to foster a community of happier, more productive workers was eventually realised. This book offers a unique insight into the inner workings of the John Lewis Partnership and the enduring legacy of its founder.

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