John Lewis closes shops for first time in 155-year history over coronavirus

Decision to close stores was made ‘with a heavy heart’, says company’s chair

“The food halls within John Lewis Oxford Street and Waitrose shops which share premises with John Lewis space at Kingston, Ipswich, Stratford, Horsham, Basingstoke and Canary Wharf will remain open, along with all other Waitrose branches and Waitrose.com grocery deliveries,” the statement added.

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