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John Lewis Norwich after refurbishment.
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more fabulous, John Lewis Norwich‘s £7 million pound refurbishment is almost complete, ready for a special free launch event on Saturday 12th November.
When you visit the store you will instantly see a big change in the flooring, lighting and new fixturing throughout the shop which has been transformed to offer a much more contemporary, fresh look.
Other big differences include;
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Haberdashery is now located on the Lower Ground Floor with a fresh new, bright layout. The area is much larger with more space to hold craft events and demonstrations.
Luggage has also moved to this floor to join sports.
GROUND FLOOR
The refit sees a new concept for women’s accessories which has now moved to the ground floor. Jewellery and watches are housed in stunning black, marble counters and shoes and handbags look even more desirable on high glass fixtures. There are a long list of new jewellery brands including Links of London and second-hand jewellery.
Handbags at John Lewis Norwich.
Jewellery at John Lewis Norwich.
In beauty you will find a 50% larger space with new, modern counters and all the top make-up houses. New brands to John Lewis Norwich are Decleor, Bare Escentuals and Yves Saint Laurent.
New. Bare Escentuals at John Lewis Norwich.
Cookshop, china and glass and electrical have merged to bring cooking and dining side by side for ease of shopping.
A new internal Customer Collection Point is now available on the Ground floor (in addition to the existing Ber Street collection area). The area also has two online shopping points so customers can simply place an order on johnlewis.com and collect the next day via the Click and Collect service.
Customer Collections.
In furnishings the Home Design Team have a new consultation room in a prominent, easy-to-find location.
In the Christmas department you will notice that the original Georgian cottage wall has been painted and the original windows have been revealed.
Christmas department at John Lewis Norwich.
FIRST FLOOR
A new larger, menswear department is now located on the first floor, and houses new brands Tommy Hilfiger denim, Ralph Lauren Polo and Bertie shoes.
Menswear at John Lewis Norwich.
The Women’s fashion area now includes a designer section, denim wall, new luxury fashion advice suite, new extended lingerie department, extended fitting rooms and new brands Oasis, Reiss and Whistles.
SECOND FLOOR
The Audio and TV department has been greatly expanded, and offers customers the chance to interact with many of the products, allowing them to try before they buy.
Audio & TV department at John Lewis Norwich.
Floor coverings has been extended into a new larger area, and John Lewis Norwich now offers a wide selection of rugs displayed on sliding hangers.
The bright new Furniture department now benefits from natural light from the unveiling of the windows which look out onto All Saints Green. The new room sets really show off the stylish Home assortment.
The customer toilets have been totally refurbished and now look nice and new!
Throughout the shop 22 customer online shopping points have been installed to allow customers to shop a wider assortment of brands.
The people of Norwich are all invited to come along and celebrate the official ‘revealing’ of the new-look John Lewis Norwich, with complimentary refreshments and live music on John Lewis Norwich Launch Day – Saturday 12 November 9am-6pm.
On the day there will also be;
Live ice sculpture carving outside
Fashion workshops & Calvin Klein models
Beauty demonstrations
Children’s activities
Technology workshops
And much more.
John Lewis Norwich.
All Saints Green,
Norwich, NR1 3LX.
Tel: 01603 660021.
One of our favourite stores from North/West Norfolk, Norfolk Home & Garden is in residence in the Castle Mall, Norwich city centre from now until December 2nd.
Norfolk Home & Garden has been carefully sourcing distinctive decorations for the home and garden since 2008. A business run by family and friends, Norfolk Home & Garden is passionate about quality and being able to offer accessories and gifts that are ‘just that little bit different’. Some items are locally made, while others come from as far a field as Indonesia, where they are Fair Trade, being bought directly from the woodcarvers themselves. Around 90% of what you’ll find on offer is hand crafted, making for a really unique gift or talking point for your home or living space.
Wood, and natural materials feature quite heavily on the ranges stocked at Norfolk Home & Garden. The fabulous ‘Driftwood’ collection (as featured on TVs ’60 Minute Makeover’) comprises one-off pieces such as mirrors, clocks and candleholders that are, as the name suggests, formed from genuine driftwood washed up on the North Norfolk Coast.
Perfect for picking out something beautiful and special to give as a Christmas gift, Norfolk Home & Garden in the Castle Mall is well worth a visit.
www.norfolkhomeandgarden.co.uk
It has been a busy and exciting year for Norwich’s independent Gents style boutique, Philip Browne.
Blazing the trails of fashion since they opened in 1986, 2011 saw Philip Browne receive a runners-up award for being shortlisted in the final 3 in the ‘Best Men’s Fashion’ category, The Telegraph Best Small Shops in Britain Awards 2011. This past few weeks, Philip Browne has been busy relocating to a new position on Guildhall Hill in Norwich city centre. Just two doors along, the new corner-site enables a spacious open-plan layout, as well as a large basement dressing room. There are plans to open up the top floor as well.
Stocking some bold and fabulous labels, one of our favorite lines at the moment has to be the Barbour Steve McQueen™ collection.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the “International” motorcycle clothing range, Barbour launched a limited edition Barbour Steve McQueen™ capsule collection that pays homage to one of the most famous wearers of the International jacket.
Steve McQueen lived and raced in his Barbour, most notably when he represented the United States team in the 1964 International Six Day Trials (ISDT) in East Germany. The ISDT is one of the most challenging racing events in the world with each rider covering 200 miles a day over various types of terrain. Recognising the jacket as the best defence against the European weather, the US team stopped off in London to buy their Barbour Internationals. The uncomplicated way the jacket design coped with rain and mud made it the perfect choice, while the ergonomic design of the cargo pockets was ideal for storage.
The Barbour Steve McQueen™ collection features a selection of unique jackets, shirts, tees and knitwear inspired by photos of Steve McQueen racing on his motorbike and relaxing at leisure, taken from the archives. The jackets in particular are real investment pieces that, like their inspirational namesake, will deliver timeless, effortless style for years to come.
Items from the Barbour Steve McQueen™ collection range from £35 for a T-shirt to £699 for the Enduro leather jacket. The collection is available at Philip Browne now.
Philip Browne Menswear.
3 Guildhall Hill, Norwich, NR2 1JH.
Tel: 01603 664886.
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