For the first time this year John Lewis notched up its weekly sales in excess of £100 million in the week ending 17 November.
John Lewis saw sales rise by 10.7% to £101.4 million, which marked the earliest week in any one year that the retailer's sales have exceeded £100 million.
John Lewis said the good results were due to the onset of cold weather which has led to an increase in sales of outerwear, boots, slippers and hot water bottles.
Sales in the home section were also on the up as customers began preparing their homes for Christmas Day by buying items such as folding chairs, napkins, coffee machines and towels.
Andrew Murphy, retail director, John Lewis said: "All directorates have put in an impressive performance and the online share result is a great testament to the strength of our omni-channel model.
"As we approach Christmas we've never been clearer on the need to provide the excellent service and expert advice that we're known for and we recognise the crucial role we play in continuing to ensure that our customers have an enjoyable and hassle-free experience, however they choose to shop with us." .
