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News from Norwich

18 November 2011

John Lewis Norwich has recently completed a £7m refurbishment. The new look includes some of the latest concepts and brands spread across plenty of additional selling space. Norwich also now has a smart Customer Collections area and 22 johnlewis.com terminals to help build its multi-channel trade.

First for fashion and beauty 11 May 2012Peter Jones hosts London First event for executive PAs to enjoy beauty and fashion tips.
The final countdown 04 May 2012John Lewis Oxford Street unveils new Menswear and Beauty departments.
A jean 'geanius' event 27 April 2012John Lewis Oxford Street's jean 'genius' highlights shop's extensive denim offer.
Time for tea 20 April 2012John Lewis Oxford Street launches a tea-time treat.
Recipe for success 13 April 2012John Lewis Southampton's catering team take home medals in culinary competition.
Cooking-up success 05 April 2012John Lewis Southampton's catering team is hoping for a win at culinary awards.
A real life-saver 30 March 2012First aider Rachel Evans has been praised for her quick actions in an emergency.
Appetite for Apple 23 March 2012John Lewis Oxford Street sees a rush for the new iPad.
Here come the brides 16 March 2012...and the micropigs, puppies and pampering, all ways in which Partners plan to spend their Bonus.
Sloane Square story 09 March 2012Peter Jones Partners welcome little ones to its literacy hour.
Not your average Jo 02 March 2012John Lewis Oxford Street welcomes new brand Jo Malone to its Beauty floor.
In tune with charity 24 February 2012John Lewis Oxford Street celebrates fundraising efforts for The Charity with No Name.
Good work gong 17 February 2012Peter Jones community links win plaudits.
Sweet smell of success 10 February 2012Manager of perfume brands such as CK and Marc Jacobs wins sales award at Peter Jones.
Great grooming 03 February 2012Gentlemen customers at Peter Jones treated to some old-fashioned pampering.
Flappy shopper 27 January 2012John Lewis Cardiff found an unusually clucky customer on its doorstep.
Hampton courts 20 January 2012Middlesex's good food fans have a new Waitrose to explore.
Clear run 06 January 2012John Lewis Partners reveal how the first day of Clearance went down in their branches.
We have the technology 23 December 2011Partners are using the iPad 2 to help customers with their queries.
VIP it up 16 December 2011Oxford Street celebrates a very special weekend with a packed programme of events.
Festive feeling 09 December 2011John Lewis Brent Cross has helped a local homeless centre get ready for Christmas.
Royal visit to Poundbury 02 December 2011The Prince of Wales officially opens our new Dorset branch.
Toy testers 25 November 2011The FurReal Cookie dog is one of the toys tested by youngsters at JL Cardiff.
News from Norwich 18 November 2011The latest John Lewis refurbishment project is revealed in our Norfolk department store.
Beautiful result 11 November 2011John Lewis Newcastle gets a make-over with a new Beauty Retreat.
Dreaming of a cream tea 04 November 2011Milton Keynes puts one of Heart FM's DJs through her paces in patisserie.
Christmas shop success 28 October 2011Customers are snapping up pre-lit snowy paper at John Lewis Cheadle.
Revamped and fabulous 21 October 2011Two John Lewis shops reveal stunning new looks.
Fashion fundraiser 14 October 2011A catwalk show at JL Solihull raises funds for a charity close to Partners' hearts.
Santa's helpers 07 October 2011The Christmas shop opens at John Lewis Oxford Street, selling exclusive festive products.
Sleepless in High Wycombe 30 September 2011Partners in High Wycombe sleep rough for local charity, Wycombe Homeless Connection.
Keep on running 23 September 2011John Lewis Aberdeen Partner powers ahead at this week's Great North Run.
Eating, treating Cheadle 16 September 2011John Lewis Cheadle is treating customers with new eaterie The Kitchen and a Beauty Retreat.
Three year high 09 September 2011John Lewis Leicester celebrate their shop's anniversary.
Flagship fashion 02 September 2011JL Oxford Street prepares for a big Vogue Night Out later this month.
Stocking up Stratford 26 August 2011Partners from across the country are helping to prepare John Lewis Stratford City for opening.
Tree-licious 19 August 2011Oxford Street's foodhall has exclusive chocolate trees are sweet treets with a difference.
A jean-ius plan 12 August 2011Oxford Street's windows, created in collaboration with style magazines, show off new designer denims.
Fred's dawn chorus 05 August 2011Waitrose Partner Fred Clark has released his third album Good Morning Sunshine.
In the saddle 29 July 2011Head office Partners are embarking on a European cycle challenge for baby charity Bliss.
On your marks… 22 July 2011John Lewis Watford Partners are on starters orders in the run-up to London 2012.
Get physical 15 July 2011John Lewis Oxford Street's sports day was for everyone - including Olympians and 2012 hopefuls
Fashion favourite 08 July 2011John Lewis Norwich's fashion show was a must-see event at the Royal Norfolk Show.
Upping sticks 01 July 2011After 16 years in the branch's coffee shop, John Lewis Cheadle's 'weeping fig' tree will move to Cheadle Zoo.
Sporting chance 24 June 2011A team of cyclists from John Lewis Leicester are raising funds for charity with a 133-mile cross-country trek.
On a high 17 June 2011John Lewis High Wycombe wins CSR prize for the second time in a row.
Catwalk courage 10 June 2011John Lewis Cheadle Partners take part in a fashion show close to their hearts.
We love it! 03 June 2011John Lewis at home branches unveil innovative new display walls.
Tea time 27 May 2011John Lewis branches are helping to kick off Marie Curie Cancer Care's tea party fundraising season.
Peak performance 20 May 2011Partners faced appalling weather as they challenged the Three Peaks to raise money for charity.
The art of giving 13 May 2011John Lewis is helping a former homeless man to sell his art to the public.
Place to Treat 06 May 2011Partners across the business celebrated William and Kate's big day in style.
Football crazy 21 April 2011Partners donned their shin pads for national heats of the Partnership five-a-side tournament
Woolly wedding 15 April 2011John Lewis Partners create a woolly tribute to the Royal Wedding – and all for a good cause.
Who cut the dogs out? 08 April 2011A John Lewis Partner has created a right royal window while on secondment to a charity shop.
TV heaven 01 April 2011John Lewis Leicester's window display contrasts the newest technology with TVs confined to the scrapheap.
Back to School 25 March 2011John Lewis Solihull Partners take a trip to the classroom to teach pupils about life in retail.
On the ball 18 March 2011John Lewis Glasgow Partners get qualified to coach kids' football with the Partnership's help.
Pedal power 04 March 2011John Lewis Bluewater Partners get on their exercise bikes to raise money for a homelessness charity.
Waxing lyrical 25 February 2011Style guru Gok Wan is waxed and back at John Lewis Liverpool, courtesy of Madame Tussauds.
Green Zone 04 February 2011Waitrose is the first UK supermarket to use eco-friendly vans to reduce its carbon footprint.
Nottingham's Gift 28 January 2011The branch donates to good causes in honour of a late colleague and a Partner's daughter.
Flashdance 21 January 2011Partners at John Lewis Cardiff have been 'overwhelmed' with the reaction to their flashmob dance.
Presents of mind 07 January 2011Partners at John Lewis at home in Swindon donate gifts to a local family who were burgled before Christmas.
Chef's special 12 November 2010John Lewis Liverpool played host to local boy-made-good, celebrity chef, Aiden Byrne.
Pedal power 05 November 2010Solihull's Chris Davies meets Fern Britton in charity cycle challenge in Beijing.
A Star Is Born? 22 October 2010Kingston Partner has made it to the live auditions of the Retail Trust's 'Search for a Star' competition.
Making an entrance 01 October 2010Peter Jones dresses the entrance to Decorex, the international design show in Chelsea.
Cheggars' Knockout day 10 September 2010Keith Chegwin provided the laughs during the thrills and spills of the It's a Partnership Knockout day.
Cambridge is on the Beat 20 August 2010John Lewis Cambridge Partners give BBC Radio 1 listeners the lowdown on university.
Star shop enterprise 06 August 2010Peter Jones from Dragon's Den presents Partner Louis John with an enterprise award.
Chernobyl's children 30 July 2010Belarussian children still effected by the nuclear disaster visit John Lewis Peterborough every year.
Lights, camera, Action! 21 May 2010Partners from Milton Keynes and Cardiff are extras in the new Robin Hood movie starring Russell Crowe.
A right royal welcome 26 March 2010Partners met Princess Anne in her role as President of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
Beauty queen 26 February 2010John Lewis Cambridge beauty consultant Sophie Woodward makes up stars at the BAFTAs.
Sleeping partners 05 February 2010John Lewis Kingston Partners support the YMCA's Sleep Easy campaign.
One happy bunny 15 January 2010John Lewis Partner and artist Chris Phillip's creations, Mischief Bunnies, are making a name for themselves.
A family affair 08 January 2010Kingston Partner is latest in line for St John Ambulance Brigade award.
Caring catwalk 13 November 2009Breast cancer patients take to the catwalk and Brian May from Queen's booksigning.
Generous helpings 11 September 2009Marco Pierre White has teamed up with a Partner to raise money for charity.

Highlight

Every week, Shop Talk brings you the latest news from our branches. Partners report on everything from in-store events and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives to how they're going to extra mile on customer service or running the extra mile for charity.

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