Diversified retailer John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is Britain's greatest purveyor of the middle-class lifestyle. JLP operates two major upmarket retail businesses: John Lewis, the department store chain that provides homeware, clothing, and electronics; and Waitrose, one of the UK's largest supermarket chains. The company's department stores number around 35, as well as 10 home shops, while it runs 346 Waitrose branches. John Lewis operates an e-commerce site, while Waitrose partners with leading internet grocer
Ocado
to carry out home delivery. John Lewis boasts 1.8 million members, while Waitrose has more than 6 million. John Lewis Partnership is owned by its 68,000 staff, or partners.