Former John Lewis Sheffield worker opens The Woman In Me lingerie shop in Crookes with redundancy money

Lana Barker has launched lingerie specialist The Woman In Me in Crookes after spotting a gap in the market following the loss of a string of department stores.

She saw the empty unit on Crookes Road and decided to turn her misfortune into a new venture.

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She said: “It was perfect timing, having been made redundant from John Lewis, so I funded it with my redundancy money and started liaising with suppliers.

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“Sheffield has lost House of Fraser, John Lewis and Debenhams for places to buy affordable lingerie, so I am filling a gap.

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“I saw the shop was available and an inquisitive glance turned into a business opportunity.”

Sheffield's Wake Smith Solicitors advised on the lease.

Laura Sanderson, of Wake Smith, said: “Lana’s redundancy has led to a great opportunity for her, and a very positive outcome.”

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