John Lewis to open at Heathrow

Department store John Lewis has announced plans to open a store at Heathrow’s Terminal 2

next year. Set to create around 40 new jobs, the retailer is investing more than 1 million pounds in the 3,600 square foot shop at the airport, which is expected to open on June 4, 2014.

The store, which will be located on the top floor of the departure lounge in Terminal 2, will house a curated selection of John Lewis’s own-brand products, designer collaborations and exclusives across fashion, homeware, gifting and seasonal ranges.

Andy Street, managing director, John Lewis said: “This new opening is a huge and exciting step forward in developing our international strategy, giving us access to one of the most concentrated, valuable and influential markets in the world.

“We recently made clear our ambition to further develop our online presence internationally in addition to increasing our international wholesale business. This opportunity at Heathrow perfectly complements and enhances these initiatives.”

John Lewis currently delivers to 33 countries outside the UK and Ireland, which equates to 75 percent of Terminal 2 destinations.

The retailer is also expanding its international wholesale business developing a specific offer focused on bed, bath and tableware in partnership with four Shinsegae department stores in South Korea, with plans to roll out the offer to more of their stores.