Topshop will return to the High Street, five years after it closed all of its UK stores . The brand is going to be available in 32 John Lewis shops from February 2026, while its menswear brand Topman will be sold in six stores.

"Customers absolutely want to see us back in stores and we want to bring that nationwide," said Michelle Wilson, managing director of Topshop and Topman.

The brand will be given a "prime" position in stores, according to Peter Ruis, managing director at John Lewis. He said he hopes the partnering with the brand will bring new customers through the department store's doors.

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"I think the best fashion brands are multi-generational. The brilliance of Topshop is it is so afforda

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