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30/06/2004
John Lewis to open store in Sprucefield
It is reported that the top retail department store John Lewis is to open a store at the Sprucefield complex on the outskirts of Lisburn.
The retail chain was previously believed to be considering Tallaght in Dublin, but in a move yet to be confirmed the chain have opted for the Sprucefield site in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland.
The major store development, which is expected to create hundreds of jobs, has been hailed as a major coup for Lisburn City.
Employing 59,000 people, the John Lewis Partnership, which trades under the names John Lewis and Waitrose, is the oldest surviving co-operative retail organisation in the UK.
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The retail chain was previously believed to be considering Tallaght in Dublin, but in a move yet to be confirmed the chain have opted for the Sprucefield site in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland.
The major store development, which is expected to create hundreds of jobs, has been hailed as a major coup for Lisburn City.
Employing 59,000 people, the John Lewis Partnership, which trades under the names John Lewis and Waitrose, is the oldest surviving co-operative retail organisation in the UK.
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10 May 2006
John Lewis planning permission overturned
The High Court in Belfast has today overturned a decision to grant planning permission for a John Lewis store in County Antrim. Today's decision rejects the application for the £40 million development, which had previously been given the go ahead to be built at Sprucefield, just outside Lisburn in County Antrim.
John Lewis planning permission overturned
The High Court in Belfast has today overturned a decision to grant planning permission for a John Lewis store in County Antrim. Today's decision rejects the application for the £40 million development, which had previously been given the go ahead to be built at Sprucefield, just outside Lisburn in County Antrim.
20 October 2005
John Lewis objectors take their case to court
The planning approval for a new John Lewis superstore in Lisburn has been challenged at the High Court on Thursday. Belfast City Council and the Chamber of Trade and Commerce combined to mount the joint challenge to the planning approval, which was given in June despite going against the advice of Planning Service officials.
John Lewis objectors take their case to court
The planning approval for a new John Lewis superstore in Lisburn has been challenged at the High Court on Thursday. Belfast City Council and the Chamber of Trade and Commerce combined to mount the joint challenge to the planning approval, which was given in June despite going against the advice of Planning Service officials.
10 September 2008
Lisburn Council Backing John Lewis Sprucefield Bid
In an unprecedented move, Lisburn City Council has launched a campaign urging people, from across Northern Ireland, to show their support for the proposed John Lewis store at Sprucefield.
Lisburn Council Backing John Lewis Sprucefield Bid
In an unprecedented move, Lisburn City Council has launched a campaign urging people, from across Northern Ireland, to show their support for the proposed John Lewis store at Sprucefield.
11 November 2008
Dublin John Lewis Should Push Sprucefield Decision, Says Mayor
Lisburn Mayor Ronnie Crawford has insisted that national retailer John Lewis's decision to build a Dublin store should act as a fillip for increased political support for a Northern Ireland site. He said: "This will be a test of the seriousness with which our politicians treat our Northern Ireland economy.
Dublin John Lewis Should Push Sprucefield Decision, Says Mayor
Lisburn Mayor Ronnie Crawford has insisted that national retailer John Lewis's decision to build a Dublin store should act as a fillip for increased political support for a Northern Ireland site. He said: "This will be a test of the seriousness with which our politicians treat our Northern Ireland economy.
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