Debenhams
This coverage examines Debenhams’ trajectory, strategies, and impact within the UK retail sector. Reporting focuses on store operations, online developments, financial performance, brand repositioning, product ranges, and executive changes. Designed for retail professionals, it offers analysis of commercial decisions, market challenges, and opportunities relevant to department store management and broader apparel and homeware retailing.
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Feb- 2018 -13 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Insolvency cracks showing with one in five fashion retailers
Some 19% of UK clothing retailers are currently exhibiting early warning signs that they are at risk of going insolvent, according to research by accountancy firm Moore Stephens. Out of 35,078 fashion retailers analysed, 6,580 are showing early signs of financial distress, which can include a large fall in revenue…
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8 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Debenhams puts 320 jobs at risk with new cost-cutting drive
Fashion retailer Debenhams has announced a new cost cutting drive that could put 320 positions at risk of redundancy. The firm said the employee reshuffle will improve the company’s finances, after the group’s shares plunged by 20% due to a ‘disappointing’ Christmas trading period. A profit warning was issued due…
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Jan- 2018 -4 JanuaryUncategorized
Debenhams shares plunge 20% amid profit warning
Debenhams’ share price has lost a fifth of its value as the retailer warned full year earnings could fall to as little as £55m after a “disappointing” Christmas trading period. In a trading update for the 17 weeks to December 30, the firm said pre-tax profit would “probably” fall to…
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