Alex Bummer says that John Lewis has a retail lift with the help of a veteran like Tarry

Jason Tarry will replace Sharon White at the helm of the employee-owned partnership in September. Tesco veteran to steer John Lewis turnaround months earlier than expected. Tarry replaces Sharon White, who will take over in September from Sharon White. John Lewis has been in the news for more than two years.

Jason Tarry will succeed Sharon White at John Lewis, says Alexis Brummer. Tarry gives John Lewis a retail lift, says Brummer. Tarry is smart amid the different forces buffeting department stores and grocery stores, he says. Brummers: Tarry's appointment looks smart amid a changing landscape of retail.