Debenhams

Selfridges managing director exits

Simon Forster, managing director of Selfridges has departed from the department store after just over a year in the position.…

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10,000 retail jobs lost in 2020

Almost 10,000 retail jobs have been lost in 2020 amid a “torrid” start to the new year, according to the…

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Why retailers need to take sonic branding seriously

Retail is undergoing something of a paradigm shift. This is a sector that faces unprecedented challenges as it adapts to…

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Debenhams in talks to offload executive pension scheme

Embattled department store chain Debenhams is reportedly in talks over the buyout of its executive pension scheme, which holds over…

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Debenhams announces 19 store closures

Debenhams has announced the closure of 19 of its UK stores, resulting in 660 job losses.   The department store, which…

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Finally, a government addressing the business rates fiasco

Regardless of your political colours, small businesses up and down the land will be pleased to hear of at least…

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Debenhams landlord challenges High Court CVA decision

A Debenhams landlord has decided to appeal against a recent High Court ruling which paved the way for the embattled…

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Debenhams appoints John Walden and Kevin Conroy as non-executive directors

Department store Debenhams has appointed John Walden and Kevin Conroy as non-executive directors of Celine Jersey Topco, the parent company…

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Topshop appoints ex-M&S buying director as fashion head

Topshop has appointed former Marks and Spencer buying director, Gillian Ridley Whittle, as its new fashion director.  Whittle began her…

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Debenhams poised to name Mark Gifford as new chairman

Debenhams is reportedly about to name Mark Gifford, former chief financial officer at House of Fraser, as its new chairman.…

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