John Lewis unveiled as Commonwealth Games sponsor

John Lewis has been unveiled as the Official Department Store Provider of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The partnership will see the retailer provide bedding and white goods for the Athletes' Village.

Glasgow 2014 merchandise is also available to buy on johnlewis.com now, and, later in the year, dedicated Glasgow 2014 shops will open within John Lewis's Scottish shops, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

The partnership with Glasgow 2014 also continues John Lewis’s commitment to providing unique experiences for customers. Selected “my John Lewis” customers will have the chance to obtain tickets to Commonwealth Games events.

John Lewis's sponsorship of the Games builds on the success of the department store's support of London 2012. Across the country, John Lewis's sales of London 2012 official merchandise exceeded expectations by 25%, says the company, while sales of its own-brand celebratory range, Celebration of Britain, were 44% higher than expectations.

Chief Executive of Glasgow 2014, David Grevemberg, said: "The John Lewis brand is synonymous with strong values and great quality, making it a great fit within the Glasgow 2014 sponsor family. With the support of such an excellent household name in the Official Department Store Provider category, Glasgow 2014 will continue to build towards success in what will be a truly memorable year".

John Lewis Retail Director, Andrew Murphy, commented: "We've been supporting Glasgow 2014 since the bid stage, and are delighted to continue our support by becoming the Official Department Store Provider of the Commonwealth Games. There was so much excitement around the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, and I think Glasgow 2014 will build on this to create a true legacy for our Partners*, Scotland and wider UK.

"We want our shops to be a central part of the celebrations: not only with the merchandise we will sell, but through some of the great events we’ve got planned for customers and Partners alike".

Minister for Sport and Commonwealth Games, Shona Robison, said: "I am pleased to welcome John Lewis to the Games family, one of a growing number of Games sponsors committed to delivering the best ever Commonwealth Games. By showcasing Glasgow 2014 merchandise, John Lewis will help to build excitement and help people enjoy the Games experience".