Topshop returns to UK high streets amid John Lewis partnership - Hampshire store impacted

John Lewis is set to bring back the Topshop brand as announces a partnership with the fashion brand to draw in younger demographics to its stores.

From February next year, Topshop and Topman stock will be sold in 32 John Lewis stores across the UK, with Southampton part of the first wave.

Mr Ruis, managing director of John Lewis, said: “We think this is something people will queue outside the door for.

“We have younger customers, beauty is a classic example of that, and John Lewis is multi-generational, but I think it will bring in more.

“It will bring more of those ‘family day out’ shoppers and as the only place to go for it, we will hopefully be driving customers who don’t always come through the door, across all age groups.”

Topshop shut all of its stores back in 2021 after its parent firm, Arcadia, fell into administration, leaving a gap in many high streets.