John Lewis top brass leaves ‘partners’ and customers seriously underwhelmed

Incoming boss Sharon White, inheriting a management in disarray, will have little room for error as she tries to cut costs but preserve the institution’s ethosWhat note will Sir Charlie Mayfield, the outgoing chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, leave for his successor, Dame Sharon White, when she takes over next month?If it begins “there’s no money left”, Liam Byrne-style, it wouldn’t be a surprise, such is the chaotic state of affairs he is leaving behind. Afte