Blow for hundreds of John Lewis Partnership staff as its annual bonus is axed for first time in 67 years

Hundreds of John Lewis staff in Peterborough were left disappointed today after the retailer axed its annual bonus payout.
Happy day as John Lewis staff in Peterboroug celebrate their 17% bonus in 2013.  ENGEMN00120130703094547Happy day as John Lewis staff in Peterboroug celebrate their 17% bonus in 2013.  ENGEMN00120130703094547
Happy day as John Lewis staff in Peterboroug celebrate their 17% bonus in 2013. ENGEMN00120130703094547

The Partnership, which employs about 500 staff across its John Lewis store in Quewensgate, and at Waitrose, in Mayor’s Walk, announced the bonus would not be paid for the first time since 1953.