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John Lewis suspends click-and-collect services to avoid non-essential travel
The retailer said it is taking action to avoid non-essential travel
Updated
John Lewis Nottingham (Image: Joseph Raynor)
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John Lewis has said it is suspending its click-and-collect services.
The retailer, which has a store in Nottingham s Victoria Centre, said it is taking action and suspended click-and-collect services based within John Lewis department stores to avoid non-essential travel, while in-home services will be carried out only if “essential” to customers’ wellbeing.
Key change for shoppers parking at Nottingham s Victoria Centre
Victoria Centre is currently operating on a partially open basis due to national restrictions
12:28, 13 JAN 2021
Nottingham Victoria Centre car park
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The Victoria Centre stores still open as John Lewis suspends click and collect service
Essential retail stores such as Boots and Tesco remain open in the centre
13:50, 13 JAN 2021
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A view of the John Lewis store at Victoria Centre in Milton Street, Nottingham (Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)
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