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After a successful first few days’ trading in England, Debenhams will reopen its eight stores in Wales on Tuesday 23 June as trading restrictions are eased. The revised guidance from the Scottish Government means that Debenhams will be able to open six of its Scottish stores on Monday 29 June. …
Read More »Debenhams files NOI to appoint Administrator
In a statement today, Debenhams announced that it has filed a Notice of Intent (“NOI”) to appoint an Administrator in the UK. This move will protect the retailer from the threat of legal action that could have the effect of pushing the business into liquidation while its 142 UK stores …
Read More »Lucy Tiffney launches Cook & Dine collection in partnership with Debenhams
Debenhams has introduced award-winning designer Lucy Tiffney to its home portfolio for Spring/Summer 2020. This new partnership sees the launch of Lucy’s exclusive Cook & Dine collection, which includes teapots, plates and tea towels featuring Lucy’s signature jungle prints. The department store group said the range is aimed at consumers …
Read More »CVA challenge update from Debenhams
Department store group Debenhams issued the following statement today (Wednesday March 11): “The Debenhams Group confirms that all relevant procedural matters dealt with at the recent CVA challenge hearing in February have been concluded in its favour, and that the time period for any appeal to be lodged has now …
Read More »Debenhams recruits 7,000 staff for Christmas
Debenhams has filled 7,000 Christmas jobs across its 165 UK stores ‘to help give the best customer service possible at Christmas’. The department store group is also mobilising volunteers from its central functions, with 500 people from its London HQ going out to their local stores to help over the …
Read More »Fleur East teams up with Debenhams for Christmas advert
Department store group Debenhams has launched its 2019 Christmas campaign, which focuses on thoughtful gifting for all the family and features ‘The X Factor’ and ‘I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here’ star Fleur East, who also provides the soundtrack with her new single ‘Size’. The two Christmas adverts …
Read More »Diamond Day returns to Debenhams
Following a successful trial run in September, Debenhams is launching its second ‘Diamond Day’ at stores nationwide next Wednesday (October 30). The event offers customers aged over 60 special offers and treats for one day only. These include 20% off selected lines, 10% off Beauty and Fragrance, a selection of …
Read More »Debenhams marks milestone
Debenhams is commemorating 40 years of trading in Blackburn. The department store group’s branch at The Mall Blackburn Shopping Centre in Lancashire is holding a variety of events this weekend (October 19-20) to help its 120 staff celebrate with customers including 20% off in the store restaurant, a special cardholder promotion, …
Read More »Debenhams expands in Middle East
Debenhams has opened two new stores in the Middle East, taking its store total in the region to 29 across eight countries. On September 5, the department store group launched a branch trading on 34,374sq ft in Oman within the newly-opened Mall Of Muscat. On September 4, the retailer opened …
Read More »Debenhams appoints new ceo
Debenhams Group announced the appointment of Stefaan Vansteenkiste as chief executive officer (ceo) on August 8 Stefaan joined the department store chain in April 2019 as chief restructuring officer and has been working closely with the executive team on a new business plan to deliver a turnaround. The retailer said: …
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