Department store John Lewis has agreed a deal with Irish department store Arnotts to introduce its own-brand homeware products as part of its international expansion plans.

Since being acquired by the Selfridges Group in November last year, this will be Arnotts first major new brand initiative and will be part of its existing and extensive homeware range including bath, cook and dine, furniture and lighting and bed products which will launch in store on the 6th October as well as being available on arnotts.ie.

Home buying director at John Lewis, Christine Kasoulis, said: “We're really pleased to be debuting John Lewis own brand Home and lifestyle products within Arnotts department store in Ireland. This is a great opportunity to bring the John Lewis Home assortment to our existing customer base in Ireland as well as new customers who are looking for great quality and inspiring products for their home.”

Managing director at Arnotts, Donald McDonald, commented: “We're delighted to introduce John Lewis own brand Home products to our customers. The new range will enhance Arnotts existing position as the largest and only full line department store in Ireland. We look forward to introducing other exciting new brands to Arnotts over the coming months.”