John Lewis closure: Peterborough s new plan to revamp the city centre amid high street turmoil
A plan has been formed to improve the lives of Peterborough residents after shops and major employers like John Lewis and Next closed
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Peterborough was rocked by the recent news that retail giants John Lewis and Next would not be reopening their stores in Queensgate Shopping Centre.
John Lewis analysis shows 20 per cent of customers must now drive more than 45 minutes to their nearest store. Those from Hull face a 148-minute round-trip to Leeds. From Aberdeen, it is five hours to Edinburgh.
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John Lewis will reopen stores with an affordable range designed to attract younger customers to the department store.
The Anyday brand will focus on homeware, technology and babycare and promises to bring quality and style at everyday prices .
The items will be targeted at students moving to university, renters, first-time home owners and young parents as the store tries to shift away from wealthy, older customers.
Bosses hope the younger shoppers will become customers for life, upgrading to pricier ranges as they get older and helping turn the stricken department store around.
Innovation?: The Anyday brand will focus on homeware, technology and babycare and promises to bring quality and style at everyday prices .