Swindon John Lewis store to close permanently

Due to COVID-19, John Lewis and Partners have sadly had to close the doors on some of their stores permanently, with Swindon's John Lewis At Home store unfortunately being one of them.

Earlier today (9th July), John Lewis & Partners released an official statement saying they don't plan to re-open eight of their stores across the country, including Swindon's store at Mannington Retail Park. 

Their official statement made this morning reads:

"We’d like to thank you for your loyalty and support throughout these uncertain times. The last few months have been challenging for us all.

Prior to COVID-19 some of our shops were already financially challenged, despite the drive and determination of our Partners. The pandemic has accelerated the shift from shopping in-store to online, and in order to navigate these changes, we are having to make some difficult decisions. As a result, we are not planning to reopen the following shops: Birmingham, Croydon, Heathrow, Newbury, St Pancras, Swindon, Tamworth and Watford.

Our commitment to serve you remains as strong as ever and there are plenty of ways to continue shopping with us. We would love to welcome you to your nearest alternative John Lewis shop. You can also visit us online at johnlewis.com or download our app. We’ve also developed new ways to offer you expert advice and inspiration whenever you need it through our new virtual services.

Our priority now is the wellbeing and future of the Partners affected, and if job losses are confirmed, we will explore opportunities for anyone who wishes to stay in the John Lewis Partnership.

We know this is difficult news to hear and it is with a heavy heart that we have come to this conclusion. Some of our shops may be closing, but we hope your journey with us continues."

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