John Lewis is closing 8 shops permanently - these are the locations

By Stephanie Rendall
Published 9th Jul 2020, 12:24 BST
Updated 14th Jul 2020, 13:12 BST
Even before the pandemic, the eight branches facing permanent closure were already considered "financially challenged". (Credit: Shutterstock)Even before the pandemic, the eight branches facing permanent closure were already considered "financially challenged". (Credit: Shutterstock)
Even before the pandemic, the eight branches facing permanent closure were already considered "financially challenged". (Credit: Shutterstock)

John Lewis has revealed plans to permanently close eight of its stores, putting thousands of jobs at risk across the UK.

The department store chain announced plans to enter into consultation with staff and approximately 1,300 partners across its affected stores.

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The decision came after a dramatic drop in sales since the start of the pandemic in March. The company has explained that the cuts will help "secure the business’s long-term future and respond to customers' shopping needs".

Full list of John Lewis stores closing down permanently

Croydon, opened in August 2010

Swindon, opened in October 2010

Tamworth, opened in October 2011

Newbury, opened in April 2012

Heathrow Terminal Two, opened in June 2014

London St Pancras Train Station, opened in October 2014

Birmingham, Bullring Shopping Centre, opened in September 2015

Watford, Harlequin Shopping Centre, opened in August 1990

Financial difficulties