World Cup scores with John Lewis
John Lewis said department store sales jumped 20 per cent last week as World Cup fever encouraged more customers to splash out on new flat-screen TVs.
The electricals and technology department was the busiest of the group's three divisions during the week to last Saturday, with sales up 27 per cent on a year ago.
All but one of its 28 department stores saw overall sales growth, with Aberdeen the only outlet to miss out.
The fashion and home departments posted growth of 19 per cent and 18 per cent respectively, with World Cup stock selling well in sports and children's departments.