What do debenhams sell

All Debenhams stores have since disappeared from the UK high street but it lives on in shopping centres across the Middle East. Debenhams closes on Saturday after years. More than 20, people have lost their jobs since the group first called in administrators two years ago when it had stores. The brand has now been bought by the Boohoo group, but will only trade online.

Debenhams traces its roots back to when William Clark opened a drapers shop on Wigmore Street in London. In Debenhams became a listed company. The remaining sites will shut on either 12 May or 15 May. Some 12, workers will lose their jobs. In Debenhams had the distinction of being the biggest department store in the UK with stores. Over the years, Debenhams expanded at a rapid rate. In it announced plans to double its number of stores to and was opening new shops as recently as However, the chain had struggled for years with falling profits and rising debts, as more shopping moved online.

It called in administrators twice in two years, most recently in April But the coronavirus pandemic - which saw the enforced closure of non-essential retail outlets - proved to be the final blow for Debenhams and other rival retailers including Top Shop-owner Arcadia.

Businessman Mike Ashley, who founded Sports Direct and also owns House of Fraser, had already made an offer for Debenhams after it was initially put up for sale in April of last year. Before it closes its doors for the final time on 15 May , Debenhams will be reopening 97 of its high street stores in England and Wales on 12 April, when lockdown restrictions will be lifted on all non-essential shops you can find the full list here.

As the retailer prepares to leave the high street permanently, it is offering a huge closing-down sale, with up to 70 per cent off clothing , electricals , kids , beauty and fragrance.

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