'Don't ditch it, fix it': John Lewis rolls our repair service to all UK stores

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Following a successful trial in five stores John Lewis has extended its repair and alterations across the UK in a bid to boost the circular economy and keep items in use for longer

John Lewis customers can now have a range of items repaired or altered in all of its department stores across the UK, the retailer announced yesterday. Following a successful trial last summer across...

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