Debenhams

The new Debenhams branding might be ‘joyous’ – but is the in-store experience?

This is a pivotal moment for department stores. The ongoing House of Fraser (HoF) crisis has shown the perils of…

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How Wesfarmers’ takeover strategy almost sent Homebase ‘down under’

There are few home comforts for Homebase right now. The DIY chain confirmed on August 31 that it will close…

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Sports Direct rules out Debenhams takeover

Sports Direct has quashed speculation that it could increase its 30% stake in embattled department store Debenhams with a buyout…

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Debenhams releases statement amid closure rumours to calm investors

Debenhams has released an official statement in response to rumours it was preparing to shutter stores and enter a CVA…

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CVA and closure rumours loom as Debenhams appoints KPMG

Debenhams has reportedly appointed audit advisors KPMG to explore restructuring plans, prompting rumours of stores closures and a CVA. The…

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Marketing your business for annual events

If you haven’t started already, now is the time to begin planning your marketing campaign for some of the biggest…

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Amazon named ‘most reputable UK retailer’ in consumer survey

Amazon, Boots and John Lewis have topped the 2018 UK Retail RepTrak ranking of the most reputable retailers, the Reputation…

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How can physical retailers out-convenience the online giants?

With the likes of Amazon and other online giants seemingly dominating the landscape and creating challenges for physical retailers, there…

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Debenhams to axe 90 jobs

Debenhams has announced it is to cut 90 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to focus the business on…

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The end of the High Street as we know it? Part II

Like many other Retail Sector readers, I found Kareena Uttamchandani’s post this week about the end of high street fascinating…

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