The Emporium at Bluewater is roughly the size of three tennis courts. It\u2019s so large that it\u2019s split into sections, each offering different treats based on a person\u2019s hobbies or interests. Whether you\u2019re buying for a foodie, a child, someone who loves their health and wellness, or a coworker you barely know; you\u2019re sure to find something they\u2019ll like.<\/p>\n
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If customers like the concept, emporiums could be rolled out in John Lewis stores across the UK.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere in the store, the home and furniture department has been completely redone. Instead of selling individual items, chairs, tables, and decorations are now being grouped by style. There are five different designs on offer: Heritage, Modern Lux, Scandi, Rustic, and Timeless.<\/p>\n
John Lewis is calling this a \u2018shop by style\u2019 approach, and hopes that it will enable customers to find pieces they love with more ease, as well as making it easy to create a cohesive look across the home.<\/p>\n
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The rest of the store has also had a makeover. The beauty hall has a new look and is now home to more premium brands including Fenty, Byredo, and Medik8, and a small Waterstones bookshop has also popped up on the ground floor. Both the men and women\u2019s fashion sections have also been expanded.<\/p>\n
Bluewater is only an hour or so\u2019s drive from London. In other news about the shopping centre, it was recently awarded a major prize for its green initiatives, which you can read about here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 9 greatest Christmas markets in the UK in 2025 have just been crowned by Which?<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Plus:\u00a0The long-range UK weather forecast for Christmas 2025 revealed<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n