John Lewis may never reopen some stores post lockdown

// John Lewis is considering an outside investor to finance a joint venture
// Some department stores may never reopen after coronavirus lockdownJohn Lewis Partnership is reportedly considering an outside investor to help to finance and launch a joint venture that would reduce its reliance on retailing.
It is also mulling the possibility of never reopening some of its less profitable department stores once the coronavirus lockdown is lifted.
The group’s chairwoman Dame Sharon White is behi