All Debenhams articles – Page 9
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NewsDebenhams exec Cristofoli exits in c-suite shake-up
Debenhams marketing, beauty and digital boss Richard Cristofoli is leaving the business as part of a shake-up of its senior leadership team, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCourt hears Ashley wants to ‘eliminate’ Debenhams as rival
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley wants to “eliminate a competitor” by backing a legal challenge to Debenhams’ CVA, the High Court heard.
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NewsDebenhams lines up Deloitte as CVA challenge begins
Debenhams has sought counsel from advisors Deloitte as it prepares to face a legal case brought against its CVA by one of its landlords.
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NewsLandmark London department store to shut next year
One of London’s most famous department stores, Debenhams’ former Arding and Hobbs branch, is to close next year.
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NewsDebenhams confirms new boss as Duddy prepares to stand down
Department store group Debenhams has confirmed Stefaan Vansteenkiste as its new chief executive.
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NewsDebenhams poised to name Vansteenkiste as new boss
Debenhams executive chair Terry Duddy will step down next month as its owners prepare to appoint a new chief executive.
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NewsHammerson eyes leisure and co-working space as future anchors
Hammerson is looking to leisure concepts, contemporary fashion brands and co-working space as future anchors for its flagship schemes, as it continues to alter its tenant mix away from retail.
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NewsDebenhams boss reassures staff amid Sports Direct results fiasco
Debenhams executive chairman Terry Duddy has told staff that speculation about an administration is “misplaced” and that attempts involving Sports Direct to derail a turnaround will not divert its strategy.
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NewsSports Direct drops Debenhams CVA challenge
Sports Direct has withdrawn its legal challenge to Debenhams’ CVA – but will continue to fund the objection lodged by one of the department store chain’s landlords.
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NewsDebenhams to seek additional £50m from lenders
Debenhams is set to ask its lenders for a further £50m cash injection to carry the struggling retailer through Christmas trading.
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NewsDebenhams’ CVA opponent drops legal challenge
Property investment firm M&G Real Estate has withdrawn its court action against Debenhams’ CVA.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Boots vs the beauty titans
Can Boots’ new Covent Garden store help it compete with beauty brands and department stores? John Ryan reports.
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NewsSports Direct mounts legal challenge to Debenhams CVA
Debenhams has confirmed that it has received a legal challenge to its CVA from Sports Direct, which boss Terry Duddy has slammed as “an unnecessary distraction”.
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NewsEx-Superdry boss Sutherland in mix for Debenhams top job
Former Superdry boss Euan Sutherland has emerged as a leading candidate to take the reins at Debenhams, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsDebenhams to close only Australian store next year
Debenhams is set to close its one department store in Australia by the beginning of next year.
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OpinionOpinion: How retailers and landlords can restore faith in CVAs
With Arcadia Group becoming the latest high street retailer to pursue a CVA to close stores and slash rents, retail landlords are increasingly reaching the end of their tether. British Property Federation boss Melanie Leech outlines how the gulf between retailers and landlords can be closed
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NewsAshley considers legal challenge over Debenhams rescue plan
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is examining the possibility of launching legal action against Debenhams, after its controversial company voluntary arrangement was approved earlier this month.
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NewsDebenhams creditors give CVA green light
Debenhams’ creditors have approved the department store chain’s CVA, paving the way for it to close 22 stores next year.
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NewsDebenhams remains in hands of lenders after failed sale process
Debenhams’ sale process ended yesterday with no acceptable bids received as the department store’s creditors, investor consortium Celine, confirmed its commitment to the business.
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NewsSports Direct probed by financial regulators
Regulators are probing Sports Direct over its latest financial accounts and compliance with rules on inside information.