200 new jobs will be created in Chester when a brand new John Lewis store opens next year - the first of its kind in the North of England.
The "At Home" store will open on the Greyhound Retail Park on the outskirts of Chester in time for Christmas shoppers in 2011.
The company will spend £7 million on the new store on the city - one of two they will open next year, the other will be in Exeter.
Andy Street, managing director, John Lewis, said:
"We're thrilled to be bringing a John Lewis at home shop to Chester which is a great fit for us in terms of location and catchment, and gives shoppers in Cheshire more convenient access to a John Lewis.
"We've been keen on opening in Chester for some time and we look forward to giving local people a broader shopping offer."
Head of format development, Tim Harrison commented:
"We look forward to providing Chester shoppers with our differentiated service, inspiring products and great value."
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