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Sheffield’s historic John Lewis store is set to close after the retailer announced that eight of their nationwide shops will not be reopening when non-essential retailers can once again open their doors.<\/p>\n

Much to the disappointment of local residents, the city centre store in Barkers Pool will remain closed from 12 April.<\/p>\n

Formerly known as Cole Brothers, the landmark building has been at the heart of the city since the 19th century.<\/p>\n

Devastated customers stormed to Twitter and Facebook to share their shock and upset at the decision, with many referring to it as a \u2018nail in the coffin\u2019 for Sheffield city centre.<\/p>\n

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Emily Pollock, 19, worked at the John Lewis store in Sheffield as a retail assistant over Christmas.<\/p>\n

Emily said: \u201c I absolutely loved my time there. Everyone was so lovely and friendly and helped me settle in quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe whole concept of being a partner instead of just an employee made me feel part of a special community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emily was hoping she would be able to return to work at the store when it reopened.<\/p>\n

She said: \u201cIt\u2019s such a shame that they\u2019re closing and I feel sad for all the members of staff who were working there full-time.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of the people I worked with had worked there for over 20 years and they truly loved their job. I find it particularly upsetting for them as the job was such a huge part of their lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just hope they can get support and are all able to find employment because I can imagine how lost they must be feeling right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sharon White, chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, said: \u201cWe appreciate this is incredibly difficult news for our partners and the people of Sheffield.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the shop was financially challenged prior to the pandemic, we were determined that with additional investment, we would be able to play a key role in the regeneration of the city centre.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, the pandemic has had an irreversible impact on retail and we must make difficult decisions to ensure the Partnership is sustainable in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The closure of the eight stores across the UK will be putting almost 1,500 jobs at risk.<\/p>\n

Not alone in the closure of stores around Sheffield, Next in Fox Valley, and Cow on West Street are also due to close permanently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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