All Debenhams articles – Page 54
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Analysis
Promoted to death?
As retailers rely more and more on promotions it seems customers are less willing to pay full price. Is it too late to turn the tide, asks George MacDonald
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NewsDebenhams to up performance with IT overhaul
Debenhams is to roll out a new computer network across its UK and Ireland department stores to save money and time when sending data between stores and the supply chain.
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NewsSolid updates ensure retail shares pick up
Store shares shifted off the shelf last week as a raft of decent updates - albeit with the usual caveats about prospects - left investors wondering whether retailers had been oversold.
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NewsDebenhams profits will trump City expectations
Department store group Debenhams expects headline profit before tax and exceptional items to hit £150m in the year to August 28, ahead of market expectations.
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OpinionDon’t read the last rites yet
Store stocks are enveloped in as deep a gloom as the Addams family’s mansion. But retail shares are not zombie investments and it’s too early to call in the undertakers.
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AnalysisThe law on Sales
Debenhams’ latest Sale has raised eyebrows, and not just for its early timing. What are the rules when it comes to sales promotions?
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OpinionPromotions are vital in today’s retail world
Promotions have never been more important in retailing than in today’s ultra-competitive market.
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NewsProfits to climb at Debenhams
Department store group Debenhams expects profits to rise strongly this year after a product mix shift lifted margins.
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AnalysisPrint advertising remains central to retailers
Despite the growth of digital media, print advertising remains core to many retailers’ communications
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NewsEncouraging signs for general retailers
General retailers were up again over the week, outpacing their food peers and just about keeping pace with the All-Share Index. They are still down over the year, though.
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NewsBhs is latest department store to kick off Sale
Arcadia-owned department store chain Bhs has launched a three-day Sale on autumn stock just days after rival Debenhams marked the arrival of its autumn collection with an in-season Sale.
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NewsDebenhams launches surprise in-season Sale
Debenhams has launched a four day Sale Spectacular on new autumn stock, a highly unusual move for the department store.
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AnalysisIn-store branded areas: In the zone
Branded areas have many benefits, introducing real theatre and increasing sales, but how can retailers make the most of them, asks Joanne Ellul
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NewsWigan to pilot town centre trading push
A scheme to promote town centre trading and boost local economies will be piloted in Wigan this autumn and rolled out if successful.
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NewsDebenhams considers sale and leaseback deals
Department store group Debenhams is reportedly considering a sale and leaseback deal over nine of its stores as it looks to pay off debt and invest further in the company.
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NewsBaugur boss transfers assets after freezing order
Former Baugur boss Jon Asgeir Johannesson transferred more than half a million pounds out of his accounts after the High Court issued a worldwide freezing order on his assets, according to reports.
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NewsDebenhams refinances £650m of debt early
Debenhams has completed a £650m refinancing ahead of schedule.
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OpinionDebenhams feels the love
Department store Debenhams took another step towards improving its capital structure this week when it completed a £650m refinancing, which will cut the cost of borrowing and extend debt maturity.
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NewsDebenhams completes refinancing
Debenhams has confirmed that it has completed the refinancing of its borrowing facilities, with the signing of a new £650m credit facility.