John Lewis may turn surplus stores into affordable homes

Partnership also plans to close some supermarkets and sell own-brand food at other retailersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe owner of John Lewis and Waitrose is exploring turning its surplus retail space into affordable housing as the growth of online shopping forces it to close or scale back stores.Sharon White, who took over as John Lewis chairman in February, has embarked on an overhaul of the retail group, which has suffered a collapse in profits. Continu