John Lewis sued by Brent Cross landlords for cut of online sales
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
A significant legal dispute has emerged between John Lewis and the landlords of its Brent Cross shopping centre location. The property owners claim the retailer has failed to account for substantial online sales revenue in rent calculations under a decades-old lease agreement dating back to 1972. This High Court case raises important questions about how traditional retail leases should adapt to modern e-commerce business models and revenue streams.
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John Lewis sued by Brent Cross landlords for cut of online sales
The current and past landlords of the retailer’s Brent Cross outlet have started a High Court battle over a 1972 lease, claiming to have been underpaid rent
