I don’t know what to think about this.
There’s nothing more to say about The Smiths, they are beyond criticism, and John Lewis are one of the more ethical retailers on the High Street (relative I know, but they are).
So you could argue there is no harm, but why would Morrissey and Marr say yes? Unless it’s something that they are whole heartedly promoting - and as good as John Lewis is I can’t image M&M are actually passionate about supporting their corporate enterprises (albeit operated on a quasi cooperative basis).
So why?
On balance, as a fan of The Smiths who grew up with them, and even now as a target John Lewis customer, I’m disappointed.
But it could be worse, I’ve just seen a Tesco ad with a James Corden voice over.
Sigh.
