John Lewis says Jubilee making an impact

LONDON - John Lewis, Britain's biggest department store group, said the approaching national holiday to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II was driving gift sales as the firm posted another double digit rise in weekly trade. Photo: John LewisThe employee-owned retailer said on Friday its sales increased 16.6 percent year-on-year to 62.2 million pounds ($98.4 million) in the week to May 12. "With three weeks to go, the Jubilee celebrations are driving fantastic gift sales,"

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