All Debenhams articles
Debenhams has undergone huge changes in its long and storied history. The former department store chain was founded in 1778 as a drapers’ store in London. It went on to become one of the largest department store operators in the UK, selling a range of clothing, household goods and furniture from more than 150 branches at its height. The retailer collapsed into administration and underwent a CVA in 2019 as it grappled to stay afloat. In January 2021, the Debenhams brand and website was acquired by Boohoo for £55m. The retailer’s remaining stores were shuttered in May 2021 but its website remains popular.
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NewsDebenhams promotes from within as it names new creative director
Fashion retailer Debenhams, which is owned by Boohoo Group, has promoted from within to name a new creative director at the business.
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NewsDebenhams sales have soared after ‘intense online shopping period’
The online department store announced a 65% increase in sales since last year with well-known brands driving the retailer’s popularity with online shoppers.
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NewsFrasers insists on shareholder approval before any Boohoo asset disposals
Frasers has written a new letter to Boohoo demanding the retailer allows shareholders to vote on key decisions including any disposals of Boohoo’s assets.
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AnalysisWho is the new Boohoo CEO and is he the right pick to turn the struggling retailer around?
Boohoo has announced the appointment of a new group chief executive officer following the shock departure of John Lyttle just two weeks ago. And no, it’s not Mike Ashley. Is Dan Finley the right man for one of the toughest, and now most controversial jobs in retail?
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NewsBoohoo snubs Ashley demand as it names Debenhams boss as new chief executive
Boohoo has snubbed the demands of its largest shareholder by appointing former JD Sports and current Debenhams boss Dan Finley as its new group chief executive.
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Opinion‘As Mike Ashley steps back into the ring, why is he set on Boohoo for his comeback fight?’
The sector held its breath this morning as one of retail’s last great heavyweights stepped back into the ring. But why now, for Mike Ashley? And, more importantly, why Boohoo? Asks news editor Hugh Radojev
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NewsBoohoo bosses under pressure to break up business and ‘spin off’ brands
Bosses at fast-fashion giant Boohoo Group are mulling a break up of the business as it faces pressure from shareholders to turn its fortunes around, according to reports.
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NewsDebenhams is launching new international websites in time for Christmas
Debenhams is expanding internationally with new websites in Ireland and Australia set to launch before Christmas.
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NewsLandsec is transforming a former Debenhams unit into an outdoor park
Institutional landlord Landsec has submitted plans to invest £17m to transform a former Debenhams unit into an outdoor space at St David’s shopping centre in Cardiff.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisDebenhams (Overview)
In a statement regarding Debenhams boss Dan Finley’s appointment as Boohoo Group CEO, the Boohoo Group said: “Under [Dan’s] leadership, the business has been transformed into Britain’s leading online department store with a GMV annual run rate of c.£800M, through a capital-light, cash generative and highly profitable marketplace model. Debenhams has significant brand awareness in the UK, based on its 246-year heritage. The business has been successfully repositioned, creating a community of c.10,000 brands across fashion, home and beauty, all attracted to the site by Debenhams’ millions of active customers.”
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NewsExclusive: Quiz relaunches online at Debenhams
Fashion retailer Quiz has relaunched online at Debenhams, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsDebenhams launches AI-driven personalised beauty service
Debenhams has partnered with AI and AR beauty platform Revieve to offer consumers personalised skincare, haircare and makeup advice on the retailer’s website.
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VideoWatch: Debenhams unveils ‘Wonderland is Waiting’ Christmas advert
Debenhams has launched its Christmas campaign, titled ‘Wonderland is Waiting’ and celebrating the magic of the holiday season.
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VideoWatch: The retail Christmas advert round-up
No sooner had the pumpkins and Halloween costumes been removed from the shelves, than several retailers launched their Christmas campaigns.
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NewsHundreds of redundant Debenhams staff triumph in legal battle
A total of 419 former Debenhams employees who were made redundant following the retailer’s collapse have won a legal battle after a tribunal judge ruled Debenhams had “failed in its duty to consult with its staff”.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to open ‘bigger and better’ new stores creating 3,400 jobs
Marks & Spencer is to open 20 “bigger and better” new stores, creating 3,400 jobs
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NewsDebenhams and ex-Arcadia brands suffer losses in first year under Boohoo ownership
Debenhams and former Arcadia brands Dorothy Perkins, Burton and Wallis all suffered losses in their first year under Boohoo ownership.
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NewsDebenhams administrators rake in more than £7m as fees spike
The administrators of collapsed department store chain Debenhams have raked in almost £2m in fees during the current financial year alone after a hike in fees.
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AnalysisAnalysis: ‘It’s tough out there’ – how Boohoo plans to confront the cost-of-living crisis
Despite being one of the standout performers during the pandemic, Boohoo has shown it’s not immune to mounting inflationary pressures. How do its bosses plan to turn the fast-fashion giant around?
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NewsMike Ashley steps up Debenhams legal battle and eyes Gieves & Hawkes swoop
Mike Ashley is stepping up his legal battle over the controversial collapse of department store chain Debenhams.