I find the frequent claim of lateness of notice odd. I knew for at
least the week before that it was going to be closed, and I know that
it was publicised before that.

Where did you learn so soon of the closure please? I ask as various
reports in the mainstream press I saw referred to 24 hours' notice;
retailers in Westfield were also quoted in trade journals as saying they
had found out only on Thursday 2 August; and John Lewis didn't warn me
I'd not be able to collect from them that weekend when I bought online
at the start of the week for collection in the Westfield store.

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Robin
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