All Debenhams articles – Page 7
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OpinionOpinion: Supporting suppliers now will pay dividends tomorrow
The coronavirus pandemic has not only decimated retailers’ performance, its effects are being felt by the industry’s suppliers too.
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NewsDebenhams intends to appoint administrators
Debenhams has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in a bid to protect the business from liquidation.
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NewsCoronavirus: Arcadia store closures loom as Cath Kidston and Debenhams teeter on brink
Topshop owner Arcadia is likely to close many more shops as it reels under the blow of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsDebenhams puts administrators on standby amid coronavirus disruption
Debenhams stakeholders are understood to be preparing to place the department store chain into administration as soon as next week.
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OpinionCoronavirus: Cash, agility and customer focus will mark retail’s winners
The likely collapse into administration of Laura Ashley is not solely the result of coronavirus. The pandemic was sadly the last nail in the coffin of a retailer that has struggled to appeal to shoppers for some time.
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AnalysisData analysis: Opportunities and challenges for department stores
As John Lewis embarks upon a strategic review of its business and coronavirus hammers department store sales, Retail Week takes a deeper dive to investigate the challenges and opportunities across the UK department store sector.
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NewsDebenhams demands rent holiday as coronavirus dents footfall
Embattled department store chain Debenhams has heaped further misery on its landlords by requesting a rent holiday of up to five months as fears over coronavirus dent high street footfall.
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NewsDebenhams boss to step down amid hunt for successor
The boss of Debenhams, Stefaan Vansteenkiste, is to step down from the business after less than a year at the helm.
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NewsDebenhams rejects claims that lender commitment is in doubt
Debenhams has slammed down suggestions that the commitment of its lenders to a debt for equity swap is in question and that debt restructuring was reliant upon more deep rent reductions.
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NewsDebenhams streamlines top team and issues challenge on business rates
Debenhams director of stores, technology and supply chain Angela Morrison is to leave the department store group.
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NewsFormer Gap boss joins Debenhams parent company board
The former global president of Gap has been appointed as a non-executive director of Celine Jersey Topco, the parent company of the Debenhams Group of operating companies.
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NewsHamleys hires former Debenhams exec as new boss
Hamleys has appointed former Debenhams and The Body Shop executive David Smith as its new chief executive.
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NewsLoaf raids Debenhams for new chief financial officer
Furniture retailer Loaf has poached its new chief financial officer from Debenhams as it embarks on a new five-year growth strategy.
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NewsDebenhams to offload £200m executive pension scheme
Debenhams is reportedly in talks with Aviva about a buyout of its executive pension scheme.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Department store Darwinism – how the fittest thrive
Department stores have suffered a dismal few years. Once-loved names such as Debenhams and House of Fraser are in the emergency room after their administrations and profits have evaporated at bellwether John Lewis.
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NewsLush eyes former Debenhams and House of Fraser stores
Lush is considering swooping on vacant Debenhams and House of Fraser stores following the success of its large store in Liverpool.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Retail leaders must step up in brutal market
Happy New Year! Retail, as we know, never sleeps but for those of us that took some time out over the Christmas period to rest and reflect, the fast start to the new year has forced us to wake quickly from our festive slumber.
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AnalysisWho will be retail’s winners and losers of 2020?
Who will rise to the top in 2020 and who will struggle? Retail experts share their tips for the year ahead
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NewsFormer Debenhams boss Bucher joins German retail giant Otto
Sergio Bucher, the former chief executive of department store group Debenhams, has joined German retail powerhouse Otto Group as executive board member, brands and retail.
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NewsDebenhams recruits former BA exec as chief marketing officer
Debenhams has snapped up former British Airways executive Abigail Comber to helm its marketing division.