Debenhams
Debenhams Fate Revealed Later This Month
The bankrupt chain is hoping a buyer will swoop in and preserve the thousands of jobs on the chopping block.
Debenhams Cuts 2,500 More Jobs Amid Bankruptcy Blues
This year, Debenhams has cut 6,500 jobs, or approximately one-third of its total workforce, in an effort to…
Debenhams Puts Up For Sale Sign—Will New Investors Come Calling?
Bankrupt Debenhams is keeping all of its options open as it hopes to survive bankruptcy intact.
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Virus Knocks Debenhams UK into Bankruptcy—Irish Stores to Liquidate
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Debenhams Files for Administration, Liquidates Irish Business
The company, which was forced to close its stores due to COVID-19, is seeking bankruptcy protection.
With Virus Stealing $15.7B from UK Retail, British Brands ‘Simply Try to Survive’
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British Government, Retailers Look to Control COVID-19 Damage
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Coronavirus Topples Debenhams into Second Bout of Insolvency
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British Retailer Debenhams to Seek Protection From Creditors
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Debenhams Appoints Stefaan Vansteenkiste as Chief Executive Officer
Debenhams names new ceo as chairman Terry Duddy steps down.
The British Beauty Council Quantifies the Value of the Beauty Industry in Its Latest Report
Last year alone, the industry generated 27.2 billion pounds in consumer spending.