John Lewis store at West Quay in Southampton to reopen

John Lewis has announced plans to open nine more shops next Thursday, including its branch in Southampton.
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It following the reopening of an initial 13 shops this week, as retailers begin welcoming shoppers back to stores.

The shops to reopen to customers on June 25 include the store at West Quay Shopping Centre in Southampton,

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The other John Lewis department stores will be Cribbs Causeway, Leeds, Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Peter Jones, Tunbridge Wells and York, the retail added.

The John Lewis store at West Quay, Southampton. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesThe John Lewis store at West Quay, Southampton. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
The John Lewis store at West Quay, Southampton. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
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Further announcements on reopenings will be made in the coming weeks, the employee-owned retailer said, and more customers will be allowed in stores following lessons learned from the stores already open.

A spokeswoman for John Lewis said at the time: 'We had various discussions with the council and local MP Stephan Morgan, when we announced our plans and at the time of closure. We have had no further conversations since then.

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The shop will reopen on June 25. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesThe shop will reopen on June 25. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
The shop will reopen on June 25. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

'While we do always keep our estate under continuous review, we have no plans for other shops in this area.’

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